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DTC 13-3

DTC 13-3: No signal from the driver's side impact sensor

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

Does the SRS indicator light 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. Check the connection between the left side wire harness 2P connector and the driver's side impact sensor.

Is the connection OK?

YES - Go to step 5.

NO - Poor contact between the left side wire harness 2P connector and the driver's side impact sensor; reconnect or replace the driver's side impact sensor.




5. Disconnect the driver's side airbag and front passenger's side airbag 2P connectors (A).




6. Disconnect the left side wire harness 2P connector (A) from the driver's side impact sensor (B).
7. Connect the special tool (jumper connector) to the left side wire harness 2P connector.




8. Disconnect SRS unit connector B (14P) from the SRS unit.




9. Check resistance between the No.6 and No. 11 terminals of SRS unit connector B (14P). There should be 0 - 1.0 Ohm.

Is the resistance as specified?

YES - Faulty driver's side impact sensor or SRS unit; replace the driver's side impact sensor. If the problem is still present, replace the SRS unit.

NO - Open in the SRS main harness or left side wire harness; replace the faulty harness.