DTC 33-1x

DTC 33-1x (33-10 to 33-19, 33-1A to 33.1F): Open or Increased Resistance in Left Side Curtain Airbag Inflator

Special Tools Required
- SRS inflator simulator 07SAZ-TB4011A
- SRS simulator lead E 07XAZ-S1A0200
- 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, and is DTC 33-1x indicated?

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 left side curtain airbag 2P connector (A) from the roof wire harness (B).
5. Connect the SRS inflator simulator (2 Ohms connector) and simulator lead E to the roof wire harness.
6. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
7. Erase the DTC memory.
8. Read the DTC.

Is DTC 33-1x indicated?

YES - Go to step 9.

NO - Open or increased resistance in the left side curtain airbag; replace the left side curtain airbag.

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




10. Disconnect floor wire harness 4P connector C501 (A) from the roof wire harness connector C501 (B).
11. Connect the SRS inflator simulator (2 Ohms connectors) and simulator lead F to the floor wire harness.
12. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
13. Erase the DTC memory.
14. Read the DTC.

Is DTC 33-1 x indicated?

YES - Go to step 15.

NO - Open on increased resistance in the roof wire harness; replace the roof wire harness.

15. Turn the ignition switch OFF. Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for 3 minutes.
16. Disconnect SRS unit connector C (28P) from the SRS unit.
17. Disconnect the SRS inflator simulator from the SRS simulator lead F.




18. Check resistance between the terminals of both SRS simulator leads. There should be 1.0 Ohms or less.

Is the resistance as specified?

YES - Faulty SRS unit or poor connection at SRS unit connector C (28P) and the SRS unit. Check the connection; if the connection is OK, replace the SRS unit.

NO - Open or increased resistance in the floor wire harness; replace the floor wire harness.