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DTC 85-64

DTC 85-4x (85-40 to 85-49, 85-4A to 85-4F), 85-5x (85-50 to 85-59, 85-5A to 85-5F), 85-63, 85-64: Internal Failure of the ODS Unit

NOTE: An incorrect ODS unit can cause DTC 85-63.

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 DTC85-4x, 85-5x, 85-63, or 85-64 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. Initialize the ODS unit.
4. 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 go off?

YES - The system is OK.

NO - Replace the ODS unit and retest.