DTC B2444, U2017


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DTC

B2444

Driver-side side air bag sensor internal circuit malfunction

U2017

Driver-side side air bag sensor communication error

DETECTION CONDITION

Warning
• Detection conditions are for understanding the DTC outline before performing an inspection. Performing an inspection according to only the detection conditions may cause injury due to an operating error, or damage the system. When performing an inspection, always follow the inspection procedure.
• Wiring harness between the driver-side side air bag sensor and SAS control module has a malfunction.
• Driver-side side air bag sensor circuit has a malfunction.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

• Open or short circuit in the wiring harness between the driver-side side air bag sensor and SAS control module
• Driver-side side air bag sensor malfunction
• SAS control module malfunction

Diagnostic procedure

STEP

INSPECTION

ACTION

1
INSPECT DRIVER-SIDE SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR CONNECTOR
Warning
• Handling the air bag system components improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag modules and pre-tensioner seat belts, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag system components.
(See SERVICE WARNINGS.)
(See SERVICE CAUTIONS.)
• Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
• Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more.
• Remove the B-pillar lower trim.
• Disconnect the driver-side side air bag sensor connector.
• Is there any malfunction of the driver-side side air bag sensor connector?
Yes
Replace the air bag wiring harness.
No
Go to the next step.
2
INSPECT WIRING HARNESS BETWEEN DRIVER-SIDE SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR AND SAS CONTROL MODULE
• Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
• Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more.
• Disconnect the driver and passenger-side side air bag connectors.
• Remove the headliner.
• Disconnect the driver and passenger-side curtain air bag module connectors.
• Remove the console.
• Disconnect the SAS control module connector.
• Disconnect the driver-side side air bag sensor connector.
• Connect the negative battery cable.
• Inspect the wiring harnesses between SAS control module terminal 1S and driver-side side air bag sensor terminal A, SAS control module terminal 1R and driver-side side air bag sensor terminal B for the following:
- Short to ground
- Short to power supply
- Open circuit
• Is the wiring harness normal?
Yes
Replace the driver-side side air bag sensor, then go to the next step.
No
Replace the air bag wiring harness.
3
INSPECT SAS CONTROL MODULE
• Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
• Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more.
• Connect the SAS control module connector.
• Connect the driver-side side air bag sensor connector.
• Are DTCs B2444, U2017 indicated?
Yes
Replace the SAS control module.
No
DTC troubleshooting completed.