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Open In Driver Side Squib Circuit

DTC B1801/51 Open in Driver Side Squib Circuit

DESCRIPTION

DTC Detecting Condition:




The driver side squib circuit consists of the center airbag sensor assembly, the spiral cable and the steering pad.

The circuit signals the SRS to deploy when deployment conditions are met.

These DTCs are set when a malfunction is detected in the driver side squib circuit.

Wiring Diagram:





INSPECTION PROCEDURE

CAUTION: In order to prevent unexpected airbag deployment, disconnect the following connectors before inspecting parts such as wire harnesses, if the application of tester probes to the center airbag sensor assembly connector is necessary.

a. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
b. Disconnect the negative (-) terminal cable from the battery and wait for at least 90 seconds.
c. Disconnect the connectors from the center airbag sensor assembly.
d. Disconnect the connectors from the steering pad.
e. Disconnect the connector from the front passenger airbag assembly.
f. Disconnect the connector from the front seat airbag assembly LH.
g. Disconnect the connector from the front seat airbag assembly RH.

HINT: Skip the following steps if side and curtain shield airbags are not fitted.

h. Disconnect the connector from the curtain shield airbag assembly LH.
i. Disconnect the connector from the curtain shield airbag assembly RH.
j. Disconnect the connector from the front seat outer belt assembly LH.
k. Disconnect the connector from the front seat outer belt assembly RH.

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