DTC 27-1x

DTC 27-1x (27-10 to 27-19, 27-1A to 27-1F): Open or Increased Resistance in Driver's Seat Belt Buckle Tensioner

Special Tools Required
- SRS inflator simulator 07SAZ-TB4011A
- SRS simulator lead F 07XAZ-SZ30100

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

Does the SRS indicator stay on?

YES - Go to Step 3.

NO - Intermittent failure, system is OK at this time. Go to Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures. Diagnostic Strategies If another DTC is indicated, go to the DTC Troubleshooting Index. DTC List - Supplemental Restraint System

3. Turn the ignition switch OFF. Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for 3 minutes.




4. Disconnect the driver's seat belt buckle tensioner 4P connector (A) from the floor wire harness connector (B).
5. Connect the SRS inflator simulator (2 Ohms connectors) and simulator lead F to the floor wire harness connector.
6. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
7. Erase the DTC memory.
8. Read the DTC.

Is DTC 27-1x indicated?

YES - Go to step 9.

NO - Open or increased resistance in the driver's seat belt buckle tensioner; replace the driver's seat belt buckle.

9. Turn the ignition switch OFF. Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for 3 minutes.




10. Disconnect both seat belt tensioner 2P connectors and the front passenger's seat belt buckle tensioner 4P connector.
11. Disconnect SRS unit connector B (28P) from the SRS unit.
12. Check resistance between the No. 7 and No. 8 terminals of SRS unit connector B (28P). There should be 2.0 - 3.0 Ohms.

Is the resistance as specified?

YES - Faulty SRS unit or poor connection at SRS unit connector B (28P) and the SRS unit. Check the connection; if the connection is OK, replace the SRS unit.

NO - Open or increased resistance in the floor wire harness; replace the floor wire harness.