DTC 85
Side-Airbag Module (LH) (Squib) System Fault Power Supply Circuit (Short-Circuited to Power Supply)Side-Airbag Module (LH) (Squib) Circuit:
CIRCUIT OPERATION
- The SRS-ECU judges how severe a collision is by detecting signals from the left and right side impact sensors. If the impact is over a predetermined level, the SRS-ECU outputs an ignition signal. At this time, if the side-airbag safing G-sensor is on, the SRS side-airbag will inflate.
- The ignition signal is input to the side-airbag module to inflate the side-airbag.
DTC SET CONDITIONS
This DTC is set if there is a short to the power supply in the side-airbag module (LH) (squib) circuit.
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
- Damaged wiring harnesses or connectors
- Short to the power supply in the side-airbag module (LH) (squib) harness
- Malfunction of the SRS-ECU
DIAGNOSIS
Required Special Tools:
- MB9915O2: Scan Tool (MUT-II)
- MB991865: Dummy Resistor
- MB991866: Resistor Harness
- MB991223 (MB991222): Harness Set (Probe)
STEP 1. Check the side-airbag module (LH).
1. Disconnect the side-airbag module (LH) connector D-23.
2. Connect special tool MB991865 to special tool MB991866.
CAUTION: Do not insert a test probe into the terminal from its front side directly as the connector contact pressure may be weakened.
3. Insert special tool MB991866 into the D-23 harness side connector by backprobing.
4. Connect the negative battery terminal.
5. Erase the DTC memory, and then recheck the DTC.
Q: Is DTC 85 set?
YES: Go to Step 2.
NO: Replace the seatback assembly of the front seat (LH). (Refer to Front Seat Assembly.) Then go to Step 4.
STEP 2. Check the side-airbag module (LH) circuit at the SRS-ECU connector C-145.
1. Disconnect the SRS-ECU connector C-145.
DANGER: To prevent the side-airbag from deploying unintentionally, disconnect the side-airbag module (LH) connector D-23 to short the squib circuit.
2. Disconnect the side-airbag module (LH) connector D-23.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
CAUTION: Do not insert a test probe into the terminal from its front side directly as the connector contact pressure may be weakened.
4. Measure the voltage between the C-145 harness side connector terminals 21, 22 and body ground. Voltage should be 0 volt.
Q: Is the measured voltage within the specified range?
YES: Erase the DTC memory, and recheck if any DTC sets. If DTC 85 sets, replace the SRS-ECU. Then go to Step 4.
NO: Go to Step 3.
STEP 3. Check the harness wires for short circuit to power
supply between the SRS-ECU connector C-145 (terminal No.21 and 22) and the side-airbag module (LH) connector D-23 (terminal No.1 and 2).
Q: Are the harness wires between the SRS-ECU connector C-145 (terminal No.21 and 22) and the side-airbag module (LH) connector D-23 (terminal No.1 and 2) in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 4.
NO: Repair the harness wires between the SRS-ECU connector C-145 and the side-airbag module (LH) connector D-23. Then go to Step 4.
STEP 4. Check the DTC.
Q: Is DTC 85 set?
YES: Return to Step 1.
NO: The procedure is complete. (If no malfunctions are not found in all steps, an intermittent malfunction is suspected. Refer to INTRODUCTION, How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points - How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction.)