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B1499

DTC B1499: SRS-ECU Air Bag Condition Monitor Detects Deployed Air Bag

CAUTION: If DTC B1499 is set in the SRS-ECU, always diagnose the CAN main bus line.

DTC SET CONDITIONS
This DTC is set after the air bag has deployed. If this DTC is set before the air bag has deployed, the cause is probably a malfunction inside the SRS-ECU.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
Malfunction of the SRS-ECU

DIAGNOSIS

Required Special Tool:
- MB991958: Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III Sub Assembly)
- MB991824: V.C.I.
- MB991827: M.U.T.-III USB Cable
- MB991910: M.U.T.-III Main Harness A

STEP 1. Using scan tool MB991958, diagnose the CAN bus line.


CAUTION: To prevent damage to scan tool MB991958, always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool MB991958.







1. Connect scan tool MB991958. Refer to "How to connect the scan tool." How To Connect The Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III)
2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
3. Diagnose the CAN bus line.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

Q: Is the CAN bus line found to be normal?

YES : Replace the SRS-ECU.

NO : Repair the CAN bus line.