DTC 33-8x

DTC 33-8x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Short to Power 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

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 33-8x indicated?

YES - Go to step 3.

NO - Intermittent failure, the 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 roof wire harness 2P connector (A) from the left side curtain airbag connector (B).






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

Is DTC 33-8x indicated?

YES - Go to step 9.

NO - Short to power in the left side curtain airbag inflator; replace the left side curtain airbag.

9. Turn the ignition switch OFF. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, 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 negative cable to the battery.
13. Clear the DTC memory.
14. Read the DTC.

Is DTC 33-8x indicated?

YES - Go to step 15.

NO - Short to power in the roof wire harness; replace the roof wire harness.

15. Turn the ignition switch OFF. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait for 3 minutes.
16. Disconnect SRS unit connector C (28P) from the SRS unit.
17. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
18. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
19. Disconnect the SRS inflator simulator from the SRS simulator lead F.
20. Measure the voltage between each terminal of both SRS simulator leads and body ground. There should be 0.5 V or less.






Is the voltage 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 - Short to power in the floor wire harness; replace the floor wire harness.