12-3x

SRS DTC Troubleshooting: 12-3x, 12-6x (x can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F)

DTC 12-3x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F):Short to Another Wire or Decreased Resistance in the Front Passenger's Airbag First Inflator

DTC 12-6x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F):Short to Another Wire or Decreased Resistance in the Front Passenger's Airbag Second Inflator

Special Tools Required

- SRS inflator simulator 07SAZ-TB4011A
- SRS simulator lead J 070AZ-SNAA100
- SRS short canceller 070AZ-SAA0100
NOTE: Before doing this troubleshooting procedure, review SRS Precautions and Procedures, Service and Repair General Troubleshooting Information, Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes and Battery Terminal Disconnection and Reconnection. Procedures

1. Clear the DTC memory. Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), then wait for 10 seconds.

3. Read the DTC. Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Is DTC 12-3x or 12-6x indicated?
YES - Go to step 4.

NO - Intermittent failure, system is OK at this time. Go to Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures. Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes If another DTC is indicated, troubleshoot the DTC.


4. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

5. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then wait at least 3 minutes.

6. Remove the glove box, Service and Repair then disconnect the dashboard wire harness 4P connector (A) from the front passenger's airbag 4P connector.

7. Connect the SRS inflator simulator (2 Ohms connectors) and simulator lead J to dashboard wire harness.

8. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.

9. Clear the DTC memory.






10. Read the DTC. Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Is DTC 12-3x or 12-6x indicated?
YES - Go to step 11.

NO - Short to another wire in the front passenger's airbag first or second inflator; replace the front passenger's airbag, Front Passenger's Airbag Replacement then clear the DTC.


11. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

12. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then wait at least 3 minutes.

13. Disconnect SRS unit connector A (28P) from the SRS unit. Service and Repair

14. Disconnect the SRS inflator simulator from the SRS simulator lead. Do not disconnect the simulator lead from the dashboard wire harness 4P connector.

15. Connect the SRS short cancellers (070AZ-SAA0100) to SRS unit connector A (28P) terminals No 9 and No. 10, and terminals No. 3 and No. 4. Service and Repair

16. Measure the resistance between the terminals of both SRS simulator leads. There should be an open circuit or at least 1 MOhms.

Is the resistance as specified?
YES - Faulty SRS unit or poor connection at SRS unit connector A (28P) and the SRS unit. Check the connection between the connector and the SRS unit. If the connection is OK, replace the SRS unit. SRS Unit Replacement

NO - Short to another wire in the dashboard wire harness; replace the dashboard wire harness, then clear the DTC.