86-1x

SRS DTC Troubleshooting: 86-1x, 86-2x

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 Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

1. Clear the DTC memory Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

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 Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes. 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 front passenger's seat wire harness connector (B).





Is the connection OK?

YES -

Go to step 4.

NO -

Repair the poor connection, and clear the DTC, and retest.�

4. Replace the front passenger's seat-back cover/pad Front Seat-back Cover/Pad Replacement.

5. Initialize the ODS unit Programming and Relearning.

6. Clear the DTC memory Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

7. Read the DTC Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

Is DTC 86-1x or 86-2x indicated?

YES -

Faulty ODS unit; replace the ODS unit ODS Unit Replacement, then clear the DTC. If the problem is still present, replace the SRS unit SRS Unit Replacement.�

NO -

The system is OK.�