DTC 32-8x

DTC 32-8x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Short to Power in Front Passenger's Side Airbag Inflator

Special Tools Required
- SRS inflator simulator 07SAZ-TB4011A
- SRS simulator lead E 07XAZ-S1A0200

NOTE: Before doing this troubleshooting procedure, review SRS Precautions and Procedures and General Troubleshooting Information.

1. Clear 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 32-8x 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, troubleshoot the DTC.

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 ohms connector) and the simulator lead E to the SRS harness.
6. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
7. Clear the DTC memory.
8. Check for a DTC.

Is DTC 32-8x indicated?

YES - Go to step 9.

NO - Short to power 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. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
12. Disconnect the SRS inflator simulator from the SRS simulator lead. Do not disconnect the simulator lead from the SRS harness 2P connector.
13. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
14. Measure the voltage between each terminal of the SRS simulator lead 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 15.

15. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
16. Disconnect SRS harness 28P connector C854 (A) from the SRS subharness connector C854 (B).






17. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
18. Measure the voltage between the No.23 terminal of SRS subharness 28P connector C854 and body ground, and between the No.24 terminal and body ground. There should be less than 0.5 V.






Is the voltage as specified?

YES - Short to power in the SRS harness; replace the SRS harness.

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