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DTC 46

DTC 46 SIDE AIRBAG LH FAILURE

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TSB # 18-124-08 dated 01/31/08




DTC DETECTING CONDITION:
- Side airbag harness (LH) is shorted to power supply.
- Airbag control module is faulty.

CAUTION:
- Before diagnosing the airbag system, be sure to turn the ignition switch to OFF, disconnect the ground terminal from battery, and wait 20 seconds or more before starting to work.
- When replacing the airbag module, seat belt pretensioner, roll connector, control module and sensor, reconnect each part and check that the warning light operates properly.
- When inspecting the airbag main harness, disconnect the airbag module connectors of the driver's and passenger's seats for safety.
- When inspecting the airbag rear harness, disconnect the side airbag module connector, curtain airbag module connector and seat belt pretensioner connector for safety reasons.


WIRING DIAGRAM:

Wiring Diagram:






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