DTC 28-3x

DTC 28-3x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Short to Another Wire or Decreased Resistance in Front Passenger's Seat Belt Buckle Tensioner

Special Tools Required
- SRS inflator simulator 07SAZ-TB4011A
- SRS simulator lead K 070AZ-SNAA200

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 28-3x indicated?

YES - Go to step 3.

NO - Intermittent failure, system is OK at this time. Go to Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures. If another DTC is indicated, go to the DTC Troubleshooting Index.

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 front passenger's seat belt buckle tensioner connector (B).
5. Connect the SRS inflator simulator (2 ohms connectors) and simulator lead K to floor wire harness connector.
6. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
7. Erase the DTC memory.
8. Read the DTC.

Is DTC 28-3x indicated?

YES - Go to step 9.

NO - Short in the front passenger's seat belt buckle tensioner; replace the front passenger'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 driver'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. Check resistance between the No. 9 and No. 10 terminals of SRS unit connector B (28P). There should be an open circuit or at least 1 Mohm.

Is the resistance 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 in the floor wire harness; replace the floor wire harness.