Symptom Troubleshooting

Symptom Troubleshooting: Side airbag cutoff indicator stays on

Side airbag cutoff indicator stays on

1. Make sure nothing is on or under the front passenger's seat.

2. Make sure the seat-back is dry.

3. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode, and see if the SRS indicator comes on.

Does the SRS indicator come on and stay on?
YES - Go to the Symptom Troubleshooting "SRS indicator stays on, but no DTCs are stored".

NO - Go to step 4.


4. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC). Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

5. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the SRS unit. If it does not communicate, troubleshoot the DLC circuit. Testing and Inspection

6. Select Body Electrical status with the HDS.

7. Check for DTCs in the Gauge Menu with the HDS.

Is DTC U0151 indicated?
YES - Troubleshooting DTC U0151 . U0151

NO - Go to step 8.


8. Do the gauge control module self-diagnostic function. Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Does the side airbag cutoff indicator flash?
YES - Initialize the ODS unit. ODS Unit Initialization If the problem is still present, replace the OPDS sensor/seat-back cover/pad, Front Seat-Back Cover Replacement If the problem is still present, replace the SRS unit. SRS Unit Replacement

NO - Faulty gauge control module; replace the gauge control module. Service and Repair