DTC 91

Side Impact Sensor (LH) Power Supply Circuit System

Side Impact Sensor (LH) Power Supply Circuit:

CIRCUIT OPERATION
- The SRS-ECU judges how severe a collision is by detecting signals from the side impact sensor. 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 air bag will inflate.

DTC SET CONDITIONS
- This DTC will set when the power supply voltage to the side impact sensor (LH) remains less than a predetermined value for five seconds. However, if the system returns to normal condition, code number 91 will be erased automatically and the SRS warning light will go out.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
- Damaged wiring harness or connectors
- Malfunction of the side air bag module (LH) (squib)
- Malfunction of the SRS-ECU

DIAGNOSIS

Required Special Tools:
- MB991502: Scan Tool (MUT-II)
- MB991223 (MB991222): Harness set (Probe)




STEP 1. Check the side impact sensor (LH) line at the SRS-ECU connector C-13.
Measure at side impact sensor (LH) connector D-17.
1. Disconnect side impact sensor (LH) connector D-17, and measure at the wiring harness side.
2. Connect the negative battery terminal.
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 terminal 1 and the ground.
- Voltage should be 9 volts or more

Q: Is the voltage normal?

YES: Replace the side impact sensor (LH). Then go to Step 3.
NO: Go to Step 2.










STEP 2. Check the harness wires for open circuit or short circuit between SRS-ECU connector C-13 and side Impact sensor (LH) connector D-17.

NOTE: After inspecting intermediate connector C-128 inspect the wiring harness. If the intermediate connector C-128 is damaged, repair or replace it. Refer to Harness Connector Inspection. Then go to Step 3.

Q: Are the harness wires between SRS-ECU connector C- 13 and side impact sensor (LH) connector D-17 in good condition?

YES: Erase the DTC memory, and recheck if any DTC sets. If DTC 91 sets, replace the SRS-ECU. Then go to Step 3.
NO: Repair the harness wires between SRS-ECU connector C-13 and side impact sensor (LH) connector D-17. Then go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Check DTC.

Q: Is DTC 91 output?

YES: Return to Step 1.
NO: This diagnosis is complete. (If no malfunctions are not found in all steps, an intermittent malfunction is suspected. Refer to How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction.)