DTC 87-32

DTC 87-32: Side Airbag Cutoff Indicator Stays On

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 Failure. Diagnostic Strategies If another DTC is indicated, go to the DTC Troubleshooting Index. DTC List - Supplemental Restraint System

3. Turn the ignition switch OFF. Make sure nothing is on the front passenger's seat.




4. Disconnect the OPDS unit harness 8P connector D from the OPDS unit.
5. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).




6. Check for voltage between the No. 3 terminal of the OPDS unit harness 8P connector D and body ground. There should be battery voltage.

Is there battery voltage?

YES - Faulty OPDS unit; replace the OPDS unit.

NO - Go to step 7.

7. Turn the ignition switch OFF.




8. Remove the gauge control module. Disconnect gauge control module connector C (20P) from the gauge control module.




9. Check resistance between the No. 3 terminal of the OPDS unit harness 8P connector D and body ground. There should be an open circuit or at least 1 MOhm.

Is the resistance as specified?

YES - Replace the gauge control module.

NO - Short to ground in the OPDS unit harness, floor wire harness, front passenger's seat wire harness, or dashboard wire harness; replace the faulty harness.