DTC 32-9x

DTC 32-9x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Short to Ground in Front Passenger's Side Airbag Inflator

Special Tools Required
- SRS inflator simulator 07SA2-TB4011A
- SRS simulator lead E 07XAZ-S1A0200

NOTE: Before doing this troubleshooting procedure, review SRS Precautions and Procedures and General Troubleshooting Information.

1. Clear 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 32-9x indicated?

YES - Go to step 3.

NO - Intermittent failure, system is OK at this time. Go to Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures. Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures If another DTC is indicated, troubleshoot the DTC.

3. Turn the ignition switch OFF. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait for 3 minutes.
4. Disconnect the SRS harness 2P connector (A) from the front passenger's side airbag (B).






5. Connect the SRS inflator simulator (2 ohms connector) and simulator lead E to the SRS harness.
6. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
7. Clear the DTC memory.
8. Check for a DTC.

Is DTC 32-9x indicated?

YES - Go to step 9.

NO - Short to ground in the front passenger's side airbag inflator; replace the front passenger's side airbag.

9. Turn the ignition switch OFF. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait for 3 minutes.
10. Disconnect SRS unit connector C (28P) from the SRS unit.
11. Disconnect the SRS inflator simulator from the SRS simulator lead. Do not disconnect the simulator lead from the SRS harness 2P connector.
12. Measure the resistance between each terminal of the SRS simulator lead and body ground. 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 - Go to step 13.

13. Disconnect SRS harness 28P connector C854 (A) from SRS subharness connector C854 (B).






14. Measure the resistance between the No.23 terminal of SRS subharness 28P connector C854 and body ground, and between the No.24 terminal and body ground. There should be an open circuit or at least 1 Mohms.






Is the resistance as specified?

YES - Short to ground in the SRS harness; replace the SRS harness.

NO - Short to ground in the SRS subharness; replace the SRS subharness.