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DTC 1-5

DTC 1-5: Short to Ground 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.

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




4. Disconnect the driver's airbag 4P connector from the cable reel 4P connector (A).
5. Connect the special tool (2 Ohms connectors) to the cable reel 4P connector.
6. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
7. Erase the DTC memory.
8. Read the DTC.

Is DTC 1-5 indicated?

YES - Go to step 9.

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

9. Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for 3 minutes.




10. Disconnect the front passenger's airbag 4P connector (A) from the dashboard wire harness 4P connector (B).




11. Disconnect both seat belt tensioner 2P connectors (A) from the floor wire harness 2P connectors (B).




12. Disconnect SRS unit connector C (15P) from the SRS unit (A).
13. Disconnect the special tool from the cable reel 4P connector.




14. Check resistance between the No.7 terminal of SRS unit connector C (18P) and body ground, between the No.16 terminal and body ground, between the No.6 terminal and body ground, and between the No.15 terminal and body ground. There should be 1 MOhm or more.

Is the resistance as specified?

YES - Faulty SRS unit; replace the SRS unit.

NO - Go to step 15.

15. Disconnect the cable reel from the dashboard wire harness.
16. Check resistance between the No.7 terminal of SRS unit connector C (18P) and body ground, between the No.16 terminal and body ground, between the No.6 terminal and body ground, and between the No.15 terminal and body ground. There should be 1 MOhm or more.

Is the resistance as specified?

YES - Replace the cable reel.

NO - Replace the dashboard wire harness.