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SRS-127

Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) SRS-127 - SRS warning lamp, open-circuit or short-circuit to ground

DTC Conditions
If resistance in the cable is too high or if the voltage is low (0 V) for more than 40 seconds, diagnostic trouble code (DTC) SRS-127 will be stored.

This diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is only posted when the engine is running.

Cause Of Fault
Open-circuit or short-circuit to ground in the cable or connectors between the combination instrument and the sensor module.

Fault Symptoms
In case of an open-circuit the SRS warning lamp lights. In case of short-circuit to ground the SRS warning lamp does not light.

Action
The fault can be found by a process of elimination.

NOTE: Follow the operations carefully and carry out operations in the correct order.

Checking Fault Symptom




- Switch ignition to position II.

- Check to see if the SRS warning lamp in the combination instrument is lit.

If the SRS warning lamp is lit:




If the SRS warning lamp is lit and diagnostic trouble code (DTC) SRS-127 is stored there is probably an open-circuit in the cable between the SRS sensor module and the combination instrument terminal B:3. Carry out fault tracing for an open-circuit.

- Continue with CC2.

If the SRS warning lamp is not lit:




If the SRS warning lamp is not lit and diagnostic trouble code (DTC) SRS-127 is stored there is probably an short-circuit to ground in the cable between the SRS sensor module and the combination instrument terminal B:3, or the SRS warning lamp bulb is defective. Carry out fault tracing for an short-circuit to ground.

- Continue with CC6.

Checking connector 24/1




- Make a note of radio code if anti-theft coded radio installed.
- Ignition oft.




- Disconnect battery negative lead.




- Remove left soundproofing panel and knee bolster.
- Remove socket housing E from connector 24/1.

- Check cable terminals in both the connector socket housing and the corresponding connector pin housing terminal 11.
Cable terminals must not be damaged or pressed back.
- Install and remove socket housing E from the connector. Check that socket housing and pin housing lock into each other.

If the socket housing and pin housing are OK:
- Continue with checking voltage in cable.

If connector socket housing is defective:
^ Replace cable between connector 24/1 socket housing E terminal 11 and 5/1 combination instrument connector B terminal 3.

If connector pin housing is defective:
^ Replace SRS cable harness.

Checking voltage in cable




- Switch ignition to position II.




- Connect battery negative lead.







- Connect a voltmeter between a good ground terminal and connecting socket terminal 11 in socket housing E.

The voltmeter should read approx. 8 V.

If the reading is OK:
No open-circuit in the cable between connector 24/1 socket housing E terminal 11 and combination instrument 5/1 connector B terminal 3.

The fault is probably in the cable between connector 24/1 pin housing E terminal 11 and the SRS sensor module.
- Continue with checking SRS sensor module connector.

If the reading is abnormal:
If the voltmeter reads approx. 0 V with the ignition in position II there is an open-circuit in the cable between connector 24/1 E terminal 11 and combination 5/1.
^ Replace cable between connector 24/1 socket housing E terminal 11 and combination instrument 5/1 connector B terminal 3.

Checking SRS sensor module connector




- Ignition off.




- Disconnect battery negative lead.




- Expose and remove SRS sensor module connector. SRS Sensor Module - Replacement

NOTE: Never touch the sensor module pins. There is a risk of static discharge which could damage the sensor module.








- Check cable terminals in the female connector half and male sensor module connector half.
- Cable terminals must not be damaged or pressed back.
- Install and remove connector from sensor module. Check that the connector locks into the sensor module.

If the female and male connector halves are OK:
- Continue with checking resistance in cable.
If the male sensor module connector half is defective:
^ Replace sensor module. Steering Wheel Module, Contact Reel - Replacement
If the female connector half is defective:
^ Replace SRS cable harness.

Checking resistance in cable




NOTE: Never touch the sensor module pins. There is a risk of static discharge which could damage the sensor module.




- Ignition off.
- Connect an ohmmeter between sensor module connector terminal 7 and connector 24/1 pan E connecting pin terminal 11, where the disconnected socket housing was connected.
The ohmmeter should read approx. 0 Ohms.





NOTE: If the ohmmeter test pins are too big to fit into the sensor module connector, insert a thin metal rod (or a piece of stripped cable) with a maximum diameter of 1 mm (0.04"), and take readings from that. Take care not to damage the connector cable terminals.




If the reading is OK:
No open-circuit in the cable between connector 24/1 pin housing E terminal 11 and sensor module connector terminal 7.
^ Replace sensor module. SRS Sensor Module - Replacement
If the reading is abnormal:
If the ohmmeter reads infinity there is an open-circuit in the cable between connector 24/1 pin housing E terminal 11 and sensor module connector terminal 7.
^ Replace SRS cable harness.

Check to see if there is a short-circuit to ground in the cable to the combination instrument.




- Make a note of radio code if anti-theft coded radio installed.
- Ignition off.




- Disconnect battery negative lead.












- Remove left soundproofing panel and knee bolster in accordance with EK1.
- Remove socket housing E from connector 24/1.

- Connect an ohmmeter between a good ground terminal and connecting socket terminal 11 in socket housing E.

The ohmmeter should read approx. 1 Kohms.

If the reading is OK:
No short-circuit to ground in the cable between connector 24/1 socket housing E terminal 11 and combination instrument 5/1 connector B terminal 3.

The fault is probably in the cable between connector 24/1 pin housing E terminal 11 and the SRS sensor module or there is a short-circuit to ground in the sensor module.
- Continue with checking to see if there is a short-circuit to ground in the cable to the sensor module.

If the reading is abnormal:
If the ohmmeter reads approx. 0 Ohms there is a short-circuit to ground in the cable between connector 24/1 E terminal 11 and the combination instrument 5/1.
^ Replace cable between connector 24/1 socket housing E terminal 11 and combination instrument 5/1 connector B terminal 3.

Check to see if there is a short-circuit to ground in the cable to the sensor module




- Ignition off.




- Expose and remove SRS sensor module connector. SRS Sensor Module - Replacement





NOTE: Never touch the sensor module pins. There is a risk of static discharge which could damage the sensor module.








- Connect an ohmmeter between a good ground terminal and connector 24/1 part E and connecting pin terminal 11 where the disconnected socket housing was connected.

The ohmmeter should read infinity.

If the reading is OK:
No short-circuit to ground in the cable between connector 24/1 pin housing E terminal 11 and sensor module connector terminal 7.
^ Replace sensor module. SRS Sensor Module - Replacement

If the reading is abnormal:
If the ohmmeter reads approx. 0 Ohms there is a short-circuit to ground in the cable between connector 24/1 pin housing E terminal 11 and sensor module connector terminal 7.
^ Replace SRS cable harness.