DTC 33-1x

DTC 33-1x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F) Open or Increased Resistance in Left Side Curtain Airbag Inflator

Special Tools Required
- SRS inflator simulator 07SAZ-TB4011A
- SRS simulator lead E 07XAZ-SIA0200
- SRS simulator lead F 07XAZ-SZ30100

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 33-1x 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 roof wire harness 2P connector (A) from the left side curtain airbag 2P connector (B).
5. Connect the SRS inflator simulator (2 ohm connector) and simulator lead E to the roof wire harness.
6. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
7. Erase the DTC memory.
8. Check for a DTC.

Is DTC 33-1x indicated?

YES - Go to step 9.

NO - Open or increased resistance in the left side curtain airbag inflator, replace the left side curtain airbag.

9. Turn the ignition switch OFF. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait for 3 minutes.
10. Disconnect roof wire harness 4P connector C554 from the dashboard wire harness A 4P connector.




11. Connect the SRS inflator simulator (2 ohm connectors) and simulator lead F to the dashboard wire harness A 4P connector.
12. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
13. Erase the DTC memory.
14. Check for a DTC.

Is DTC 33-1x indicated?

YES - Go to step 15.

NO - Open or increased resistance in the roof wire harness replace the roof wire harness.

15. Turn the ignition switch OFF. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait for 3 minutes.
16. Disconnect SRS unit connector C (28P) from the SRS unit.
17. Disconnect the simulator lead from the dashboard wire harness A 4P connector.




18. Check resistance between the No. 3 and No. 4 terminals of the dashboard wire harness 4P connector. There should be less than 1.0 ohm.

Is the resistance as specified?

YES - Faulty SRS unit or poor connection at SRS unit connector C (28P) and the SRS unit. Check the connection: if the connection is OK, replace the SRS unit.

NO - Go to step 19.




19. Disconnect SRS subharness 28P connector C821 (B) from dashboard wire harness A C821.




20. Check resistance between the No. 22 and No. 23 terminals of SRS subharness 28P connector C821. There should be less than 1.0 ohm.

Is the resistance as specified?

YES - Open or increased resistance in dashboard wire harness A replace dashboard wire harness A.

NO - Open or increased resistance in the SRS subharness replace the SRS subharness.