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B1499

DTC B1499: SRS-ECU Air Bag Condition Monitor Detects Deployed Air Bag

DTC SET CONDITIONS
This DTC is set after the air bag has deployed. If this DTC is set before the air bag has deployed, the cause is probably a malfunction inside the SRS-ECU.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
Malfunction of the SRS-ECU

DIAGNOSIS

Required Special Tool:
- MB991958: Scan Tool (MUT-III Sub Assembly)
- MB991824: Vehicle Communication Interface (V.C.I.)
- MB991827: MUT-III USB Cable
- MB991910: MUT-III Main Harness A (Vehicles with CAN communication)

Recheck for diagnostic trouble code.

Check again if the DTC is set.




1. Erase the DTC.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
3. Check if the DTC is set.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

Q: Is the DTC B1499 set?

YES: Replace the SRS-ECU.

NO: There is an intermittent malfunction such as poor engaged connector(s) or open circuit (Refer to How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction).