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DTC 34-8x

DTC 34-8x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Short to Power in Right Side Curtain Airbag Inflator

Special Tools Required
- SRS inflator simulator 07SAZ-TB4011A
- SRS simulator lead E 07XAZ-S1A0200
- 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 indica tar stay on, and is DTC 34-8x 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 roof wire harness 2P connector (A) from the right side curtain airbag 2P connector (B).
5. Connect the SRS inflator simulator (2 ohm connector) and simulator lead to the roof wire harness 2P connector.
6. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
7. Erase the DTC memory.
8. Check for a DTC.

Is DTC 34-8x indicated?

YES - Go to step 9.

NO - Short to power in the right side curtain airbag inflator, replace the right side curtain airbag.

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




10. Disconnect dashboard wire harness A 4P connector C554 from the roof wire harness 4P connector.

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

Is DTC 34-8x indicated?

YES - Go to step 15.

NO - Short to power 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. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
18. Disconnect the simulator lead from dashboard wire harness A.
19. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).




20. Check for voltage between the No.1 terminal of the dashboard wire harness 4P connector and body ground, and the No.2 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 21.

21. Turn the ignition switch OFF.




22. Disconnect SRS subharness 28P connector C821 (H) from dashboard wire harness A C821.
23. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).




24. Check for voltage between the No. 20 terminal of SRS subharness 28P connector C821 and body ground, and between the No. 21 terminal and body ground. There should be less than 0.5 V.

Is the voltage as specified?

YES - Short to power in dashboard wire harness A replace dashboard wire harness A.

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