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DTC 53

DTC 53 - Short in P Squib Circuit (Between P+ Wire Harness and P- Wire Harness)
The P squib circuit consists of the center airbag sensor assembly, wiring harness connector and front passenger airbag assembly (squib). It causes the airbag to deploy when the airbag deployment conditions are satisfied.
For details of the function of each component, see FUNCTION OF COMPONENTS.
General Description

Diagnostic trouble code 53 is recorded when a short is detected in the P+ wire harness and P- wire harness of the squib circuit.




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