Side Airbag Cutoff Indicator Stays on

Side airbag cutoff indicator stays on

1. Make sure nothing is on the front passenger's seat.
2. Make sure the seat-back is dry.
3. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and see if the SRS indicator comes on.

Does the SRS indicator come on and stay on?

YES - Go to the Symptom Troubleshooting "SRS indicator stay on, but no DTCs are stored".

NO - Go to step 4.

4. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC).
5. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the SRS unit. If it does not communicate, troubleshoot the DLC circuit.
6. Select Body Electrical status with the HDS.
7. Check for DTCs in the Gauge Menu with the HDS.

Is DTC U0151 indicated?

YES - Go to the DTC U0151 troubleshooting. U0151

NO - Go to step 8.

8. Do the gauge control module self-diagnostic function.

Does the side airbag cutoff indicator flash?

YES - Initialize the ODS unit. If problem is still present, replace the OPDS sensor/seat-back. If the problem is still present, replace the SRS unit.

NO - Faulty gauge control module; replace the gauge control module.