DTC 33-1x

DTC 33-1x (33-10 to 33-19,33-1A to 33-1F): Open or Increased Resistance in Left Side Curtain Airbag Inflator

Special Tools Required
- SRS inflator simulator 07SAZ-TB4011A
- SRS simulator lead L 070AZ-SNA0300

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 33- 1x 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 2P connector (A) from the left side curtain airbag connector (B).
5. Connect the SRS inflator simulator (2 Ohms connectors) and simulator lead L to the floor wire harness.
6. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
7. Erase the DTC memory.
8. Read the DTC.

Is DTC 33- 1x indicated?

YES - Go to step 9.

NO - Open or increased resistance in the left side curtain airbag; replace the left side curtain airbag.

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 both seat belt buckle tensioner 4P connectors.
11. Disconnect SRS unit connector B (28P) from the SRS unit. Do not disconnect the simulator lead from the floor wire harness.
12. Disconnect the SRS inflator simulator from the SRS simulator lead. Do not disconnect the simulator lead from the floor wire harness 2P connector.




13. Check resistance between the terminals of the black SRS simulator lead (A). There should be 1.0 Ohm or less.

Is the resistance as specified?

YES - Faulty SRS unit or poor connection at the SRS unit connector B (28P) and the SRS unit. Check the connection; if the connection is OK, replace the SRS unit.

NO - Open or increased resistance in the floor wire harness; replace the floor wire harness.