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DTC 14-3

DTC 14-3: No signal from the front passenger's side impact sensor

1. Erase the DTC memory.
2. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and check that the SRS indicator light comes on for about six seconds, and then goes off.

Does the SRS indicator light stay on?

YES - Go to step 3.

NO - Intermittent failure, system is OK at this time. Go to Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures.

3. Disconnect the negative battery cable, and wait for three minutes.





4. Disconnect the right side wire harness 2P connector (A) from the front passenger's side airbag (B).
5. Check the connection at the right side wire harness 2P connector and the front passenger's side impact sensor.

Is the connection OK?

YES - Go to step 6.

NO - Poor contact at the right side wire harness 2P connector; reconnect or replace the right side wire harness.





6. Disconnect the left side wire harness 2P connector (A) from the driver's side airbag (B).





7. Disconnect the right side wire harness 2P connector (A) from the front passenger's side impact sensor (B).
8. Connect the special tool to the left side wire harness 2P connector.





9. Disconnect the SRS main harness 14P connector (A) form the SRS unit (B).

SRS Main Harness 14P Connector (Wire Side Of Female Terminals):





10. Check resistance between the No.7 terminal of the SRS main harness 14P connector and the No.2 terminal of the special tool. There should be 0 - 1.0 ohm.

Is the resistance as specified?

YES - Go to step 11.

NO - Open in the SRS main harness or in the right side wire harness; replace the faulty harness.

SRS Main Harness 14P Connector (Wire Side Of Female Terminals):





11. Check resistance between the No. 12 terminal of the SRS main harness 14P connector and the No.3 terminal of the special tool. There should be 0 - 1.0 ohm.

Is the resistance as specified?

YES - Faulty front passenger's side impact sensor or SRS unit; replace the front passenger's side impact sensor. If the problem is still present, replace the SRS unit.

NO - Open in the SRS main harness or in the right side wire harness; replace the faulty harness.