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 ON (II), and see if the SRS indicator comes on.

Does the SRS indicator come on?

YES - Go to the Symptom Troubleshooting "SRS indicator stays on."

NO - Go to step 2.

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 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 B1187 indicated?

YES - Go to the DTC B1187 troubleshooting. B1187

NO - Go to step 8.

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

Does the side airbag cutoff indicator flashing?

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

NO - Faulty gauge control module (tach); replace the gauge control module (tach).