86-1x

SRS DTC Troubleshooting: 86-1x, 86-2x (x can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F)

DTC 86-1x, 86-2x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Faulty OPDS Sensor

NOTE: Before doing this troubleshooting procedure, review SRS Precautions and Procedures Service and Repair and General Troubleshooting Information. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

1. Clear the DTC memory. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and check that the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off.

Does the SRS indicator stay on, and is DTC 86-1x or 86-2x indicated?
YES - Go to step 3.

NO - Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Go to Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview If another DTC is indicated, troubleshoot the DTC.


NOTE: Aftermarket devices (fluorescent lights, laptop computers, etc.) used near the front passenger's seat-back can interfere with the seat-back sensors and cause a false DTC 86-1x or 86-2x. If one of these devices was used, erase the DTC, operate the device near the seat-back, and recheck for DTCs. If DTC 86-1x or 86-2x is set, erase it, and do not use the device near the seat-back.

3. Check the connection at the OPDS sensor harness connectors (A) and the ODS unit connector (B).

Are the connections OK?
YES - Go to step 4.

NO - Repair the poor connections, and clear the DTC.






4. Replace the OPDS sensor/seat-back foam Front Seat-Back Cover Replacement, and initialize the ODS unit. ODS Unit Initialization

5. Erase the DTC memory, then check for DTC 86-1x or 86-2x.

Is DTC 86-1x or 86-2x indicated?
YES - Replace the ODS unit. ODS Unit Replacement

NO - The system is OK.