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DTC 2-2

DTC 2-2: Increased Resistance in Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator

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.

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




4. Disconnect the front passenger's airbag 2P connector from the SRS main harness 2P connector (A).
5. Connect the special tool (2 Ohm connector) to the SRS main harness 2P connector.
6. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
7. Erase the DTC memory.
8. Read the DTC.

Is DTC 2-1 or 2-2 indicated?

YES - Go to step 9.

NO - Open or increased resistance in the front passenger's airbag inflator; replace the front passenger's airbag.

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




10. Disconnect the driver's airbag 2P connector (A) and both seat belt tensioner 2P connectors (B).




11. Disconnect the SRS main harness 18P connector (A) from the SRS unit. Do not disconnect the special tool from the SRS main harness 2P connector.




12. Check resistance between the No.10 and No.14 terminals of the SRS main harness 18P connector. There should be 2.0 - 3.0 Ohm.

Is the resistance as specified?

YES - Faulty SRS unit or poor contact at the SRS unit connector (18P). Check the connection; if the connection is OK, replace the SRS unit.

NO - Open or increased resistance in the SRS main harness; replace the SRS main harness.