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DTC 27-8x

DTC 27-8x (27-80 to 27-89,27-8A to 27-8F): Short to Power in Driver's Seat Belt Buckle Tensioner

Special Tools Required
- SRS inflator simulator 07SAZ-TB4011A
- SRS simulator lead K 070AZ-SNA0200

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, and is DTC 27-8x indicated?

YES - Go to step 3.

NO - Intermittent failure, system is OK at this time. Go to Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures. Diagnostic Strategies If another DTC is indicated, go to the DTC Troubleshooting Index. DTC List - Supplemental Restraint System

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




4. Disconnect the floor wire harness 4P connector (A) from the driver's seat belt buckle tensioner connector (B).
5. Connect the SRS inflator simulator (2 Ohms connectors) and simulator lead K to the floor wire harness connector.
6. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
7. Erase the DTC memory.
8. Read the DTC.

Is DTC 27-8x indicated?

YES - Go to step 9.

NO - Short to power in the driver's seat belt buckle tensioner; replace the driver's seat belt buckle.

9. Turn the ignition switch OFF. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait for 3 minutes.
10. Disconnect both seat belt tensioner 4P connectors and the front passenger's seat belt buckle tensioner 4P connector.
11. Disconnect SRS unit connector B (28P) from the SRS unit.
12. Disconnect the simulator lead from the floor wire harness.
13. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
14. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).




15. Check for voltage between the No. 7 terminal of SRS unit connector B (28P) and body ground, and the No. 8 terminal 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 B (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.