Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

DTC 22-8x

DTC 22-8x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F) Short to Power in Front Passenger's Seat Belt Tensioner

Special Tools Required
- SRS inflator simulator 07SAZ-TB4011A
- SRS simulator lead C 07TAZ-SZ5011A

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 22-8x indicated?

YES - Go to step 3.

NO - Intermittent failure, system is OK at this time. Go to Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures. Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures If another DTC is indicated, go to the DTC Troubleshooting Index. DTC List - Supplemental Restraint System

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




4. Disconnect the front passenger's seat belt tensioner 2P connector from the SRS harness (A).
5. Connect the SRS inflator simulator (2 ohm connector) and simulator lead C to the SRS harness.
6. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
7. Erase the DTC memory.
8. Check for a DTC.

Is DTC 22-8x indicated?

YES - Go to step 9.

NO - Short to power in the front passenger's seat belt tensioner replace the front passenger's seat belt.

9. Turn the ignition switch OFF. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait for 3 minutes.
10. Disconnect the driver's seat belt tensioner connector.
11. Disconnect SRS unit connector B (28P) from the SRS unit.
12. Disconnect the simulator lead from the SRS harness 2P connector.
13. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
14. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).




15. Check for voltage between the No. 3 terminal of SRS unit connector B (28P) and body ground, and between the No. 4 terminal and body ground. There should be less than 0.5 V.

Is the voltage as specified?

YES - Faulty SRS unit replace the SRS unit.

NO - Go to step 16.

16. Turn the ignition switch OFF.




17. Disconnect SRS harness 28P connector C854 (A) from SRS subharness connector C854 (B).
18. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).




19. Cheek for voltage between the No. 3 terminal of SRS harness 28P connector C854 and body ground and between the No. 4 terminal and body ground. Then should be less than 0.5 V.

Is the voltage as specified?

YES - Short to power in the SRS subharness replace the SRS subharness.

NO - Short to power in the SRS harness replace the SRS harness.