DTC 85

DTC 85: Side-Airbag Module (LH) (Squib) system Fault Power Supply Circuit (Short-Circuited to power Supply)

Side-Airbag Module (LH) (Squib) Circuit:

CIRCUIT OPERATION
- The SRS-ECU judges how severe a collision is by detecting signals from the left and right side impact sensors. If the impact is over a predetermined level, the SRS-ECU outputs an ignition signal. At this time, if the side-airbag safing G-sensor is on, the SRS side-airbag will inflate.
- The ignition signal is input to the side-airbag module to inflate the side-airbag.

DTC SET CONDITIONS
This DTC is set if there is abnormal resistance between the input terminals of the side-airbag module (LH) (squib).

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
- Damaged wiring harnesses or connectors
- Short to the power supply in the side-airbag module (LH) (squib) harness
- Malfunction of the SRS-ECU

DIAGNOSIS

Required Special Tools:
- MB991958: Scan Tool (MUT-III Sub Assembly)
- MB991824: Vehicle Communication Interface (V.C.I.)
- MB991827: MUT-III USB Cable
- MB991911: MUT-III Main Harness B (Vehicles without CAN communication system)
- MB991865: Dummy resister
- MB991866: Resister harness

STEP 1. Check the side-airbag module (LH). (Using scan tool MB991958, read the diagnostic trouble code.)

1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.




2. Disconnect the side-airbag module (LH) connector D-19.




3. Connect special tool MB991865 to special tool MB991866.

CAUTION: Do not insert a test probe into the terminal from its front side directly as the connector contact pressure may be weakened.

4. Insert special tool MB991866 into the D-19 harness connector by backprobing.
5. Connect the negative battery terminal.
6. Erase the diagnostic trouble code memory, and check the diagnostic trouble code.

Q: Is DTC 85 set?

YES: Go to Step 2.

NO: Replace the seat back assembly of the front seat (LH). (Refer to Front Seat) Then go to Step 4.

STEP 2. Check the side-airbag module (LH) circuit at the SRS-ECU connector C-13.




1. Disconnect SRS-ECU connector C-13.





DANGER: To prevents the air bag from deploying unintentionally, disconnect the side-airbag module (LH) connector D-19 to short the squib circuit.

2. Disconnect side-airbag module (LH) connector D-19. 3. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.




CAUTION: Do not insert a test probe into the terminal from its front side directly as the connector contact pressure may be weakened.

4. Measure the voltage between terminals 21, 22 and body ground.
Voltage should measure 0 volt.

Q: Is the measured voltage within the specified range?

YES: Erase the diagnostic trouble code memory, and check the diagnostic trouble code. If DTC 85 sets, replace the SRS-ECU. Then go to Step 4.

NO: Go to Step 3.







STEP 3. Check the harness wires for short circuit to power supply between SRS-ECU connector C-13 (terminal No.21 and 22) and side-airbag module (LH) connector D-19 (terminal No.1 and 2).

Q: Are the harness wires between SRS-ECU connector C-13 (terminal No.21 and 22) and side-airbag module (LH) connector D-19 (terminal No.1 and 2) in good condition?

YES: Go to Step 4.

NO: Repair the harness wires between SRS-ECU connector C-13 and side-airbag module (LH) connector D-19. Then go to Step 4.

STEP 4. Recheck for diagnostic trouble code.

Q: Is DTC 85 set?

YES: Return to Step 1.

NO: The procedure is complete. (If no malfunctions are found in all steps, an intermittent malfunction is suspected. Refer to How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points - How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction)