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DTC 32-1x

DTC 32-1x (32-10 to 32-19, 32-1A to 32-1F): Open or Increased Resistance in Front Passenger's Side Airbag Inflator

Special Tools Required

- SRS inflator simulator 07SAZ-TB4011A
- SRS simulator lead E 07XA2-S1A0200

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, and is DTC 32-1x indicated?

YES - Go to step 3.

NO - Intermittent failure, system is OK at this time. Go to Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures. If another DTC is indicated, go to the Trouble Code Descriptions.

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




4. Disconnect the SRS floor harness 2P connector (A) from the front passenger's side airbag (B).
5. Connect the SRS inflator simulator (2 Ohm connector) and the simulator lead E to SRS floor harness.
6. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
7. Erase the DTC memory.
8. Check for a DTC.

Is DTC 32-1 x indicated?

YES - Go to step 9.

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

9. Turn the ignition switch OFF. Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for 3 minutes.
10. Disconnect both seat belt tensioner 2P connectors.
11. Disconnect SRS unit connector B (28P) from the SRS unit. Do not disconnect the special tool from the SRS floor harness 2P connector.
12. Disconnect the SRS inflator simulator from SRS simulator lead E.




13. Check resistance between each terminal of SRS simulator lead E and body ground. There should be an open circuit or at least 1 MOhms.

Is the resistance as specified?

YES - Faulty SRS unit or poor contact 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 SRS floor harness; replace the SRS floor harness.