DTC 1-3

DTC 1-3: Short to Another Wire or Decreased Resistance in Driver's Airbag Inflator

Special Tools Required
- SRS inflator simulator 07SAZ-TB4011A
- SRS simulator lead F 07XAZ-SZ30100

1. Erase 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?

YES - Go to step 3.

NO - Intermittent failure, system is OK at this time. Go to Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures. Diagnostic Strategies If another DTC is indicated, go to the DTC Troubleshooting Index. DTC List - Supplemental Restraint System

3. Turn the ignition switch OFF. Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for 3 minutes.




4. Disconnect the driver's airbag 4P connector (A) from the cable reel connector (B).
5. Connect the SRS inflator simulator (2 Ohms, connectors) and simulator lead F to the cable reel connector.
6. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
7. Erase the DTC memory.
8. Read the DTC.

Is DTC 1-3 indicated?

YES - Go to step 9.

NO - Short in the driver's airbag inflator; replace the driver's airbag.

9. Turn the ignition switch OFF. Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for 3 minutes.




10. Disconnect the dashboard wire harness B 4P connector from the cable reel.
11. Connect the SRS inflator simulator (2 Ohms connectors) and simulator lead F to dashboard wire harness B.
12. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
13. Erase the DTC memory.
14. Read the DTC.

Is DTC 1-3 indicated?

YES - Go to step 15.

NO - Short in the cable reel; replace the cable reel.

15. Turn the ignition switch OFF. Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for 3 minutes.
16. Disconnect the front passenger's airbag 4P connector from dashboard wire harness B.
17. Disconnect both seat belt tensioner 2P connectors from the rear door wire harness.
18. Disconnect SRS unit connector A (18P) from the SRS unit.
19. Disconnect simulator lead F from the dashboard wire harness B 4P connector.




20. Check resistance between the No. 7 and the No. 16 terminals and between the No. 6 and the No. 15 terminals of SRS unit connector A (18P). There should be an open circuit or at least 1 MOhms.

Is the resistance as specified?

YES - Faulty SRS unit; replace the SRS unit.

NO - Short in dashboard wire harness B; replace dashboard wire harness B.