Side Airbag Cutoff Indicator Stays On

SRS Symptom Troubleshooting - Side airbag cutoff indicator stays on

Side airbag cutoff indicator stays on

NOTE:

- Before doing this troubleshooting procedure, find out if the vehicle was in a collision. If so, verify that all the required components were replaced with new components, of the correct part number, and that they were properly installed Service and Repair.
- Before replacing the SRS unit, check the SRS unit software version with the HDS. If the software version is not the latest, update the SRS unit software Testing and Inspection, and retest.

1. Make sure nothing is on 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, or cannot be read".

NO -

Go to step 4.

4. Check for body electrical DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC U0151 indicated?

YES -

Go to the DTC U0151 troubleshooting U0151.

NO -

Go to step 5.

5. Do the gauge control module self-diagnostic function Testing and Inspection.

Does the side airbag cutoff indicator blink?

YES -

Go to step 6.

NO -

Faulty gauge control module; replace the gauge control module Service and Repair.

6. Do the ODS unit initialization Programming and Relearning.

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

Does the side airbag cutoff indicator come on and stay on?

YES -

Replace the seat-back cover/pad equipped with an OPDS sensor Service and Repair, and retest. If the problem is still present, replace the SRS unit Service and Repair.

NO -

The vehicle is OK at this time.