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DTC 86-2x

DTC 86-2x (86-20 to 86-29, 86-2A to 86-2F): Faulty Support Seat Bolster Sensor

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 86-1x or 86-2x 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. Check the connection at the OPDS sensor harness connector and the OPDS unit connector.

Are the connections OK?

YES - Go to step 4.

NO - Reconnect the OPDS sensor harness connector, and clear the DTC.

4. Replace the OPDS sensor/seat back foam, and reinitialize the OPDS.
5. Erase the DTC memory, then check for DTC 86-1x or 86-2x.

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

YES - Go to step 6.

NO - The system is OK.

6. Replace the OPDS unit, and reinitialize the OPDS.
7. Erase the DTC memory, then check for DTC 86-1x or 86-2x.

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

YES - Replace the SRS unit.

NO - The system is OK.