DTC 87-3x

DTC 87-3x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Side Airbag Cutoff Indicator Stays On/OFF

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 side airbag cutoff indicator go off and stay off?

YES - Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Go to Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures. Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures If another DTC is indicated, troubleshoot the DTC.

NO - Check the No. 10 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box, then go to step 3.

3. Turn the ignition switch OFF. Make sure nothing is on the front passenger's seat.
4. Disconnect the OPDS/ODS unit harness 8P [18P] connector (A) from the OPDS/ODS unit.
[ ] : '07-08 models






5. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
6. Measure the voltage between the No. 3 [No. 18] terminal of the OPDS [ODS] unit harness 8P [18P] connector and body ground. There should be battery voltage.
[] :'07-08 models






Is there battery voltage?

YES - Faulty OPDS/ODS unit; replace the OPDS/ODS unit.

NO - Go to step 7.

7. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
8. Remove the gauge control module. Disconnect gauge control module connector C (20P) from the gauge control module.






9. Measure the resistance between the No. 3 [No. 18] terminal of the OPDS [ODS] unit harness 8P [18P] connector and body ground.
There should be an open circuit or at least 1 Mohms.
[] : 2007 model






Is the resistance as specified?

YES - Replace the gauge control module.

NO - Short to ground in the OPDS/ODS unit harness, floor wire harness, front passenger's seat wire harness, or dashboard wire harness; replace the faulty harness.