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DTC 32-3x

DTC 32-3x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F) Short to Another Wire or Decreased Resistance in Front Passenger's Side Airbag Inflator

Special Tools Required
- SRS inflator simulator 07SAZ-TB4011A
- SRS simulator lead E 07XAZ-SlA0200
- SRS short canceller 070AZ-SAA0100

1. Erase the DTC memory.
2. Turn the ignition switch ON ([I), 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 32-3x 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 SRS harness 2P connector (A) from the front passenger's side airbag (B).
5. Connect the SRS inflator simulator (2 ohm connector) and simulator lead E to the SRS harness.
6. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
7. Erase the DTC memory.
8. Check for a DTC.

Is DTC 32-3x indicated?

YES - Go to step 9.

NO - Short to another wire in the front passenger's side airbag inflator replace the front passenger's side airbag.

9. Turn the ignition switch OFF. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait for 3 minutes.
10. Disconnect SRS unit connector C (28P) from the SRS unit.
11. Disconnect the SRS inflator simulator from the SRS simulator lead. Do not disconnect the simulator lead from the SRS harness 2P connector.
12. Connect the SRS short canceller (070AZ-SAA0100) to the No. 3 and No. 4 terminals of SRS unit connector C (28P).




13. Check resistance between the terminals of SRS simulator lead. There should be an open circuit or at least 1 M ohm.

Is the resistance as specified?

YES - Faulty SRS unit replace the SRS unit.

NO - Go to step 14.




14. Disconnect SRS harness 28P connector C854 (A) from SRS subharness connector C854 (B).




15. Check resistance between the No. 23 and No. 24 terminals of SRS subharness 28P connector C854. There should be an open circuit or at least 1 M ohm.

Is the resistance as specified?

YES - Short in the SRS harness replace the SRS harness.

NO - Short in the SRS subharness replace the SRS subharness.