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SRS System

DTC 12-11: Short to Another Airbag Inflator in the Front Passenger's Airbag First Inflator (4-door)

NOTE:
- Before doing this troubleshooting procedure, review SRS Precautions and Procedures and General Troubleshooting Information.
- 2-door: Before replacing the SRS unit, check the SRS unit software version with the HDS. If the software version is not the latest, update the SRS unit software and retest.

1. Clear the DTC memory.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), then wait for 10 seconds.
3. Read the DTC.

Is DTC 12-11 indicated?

YES - Go to step 4.

NO - Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Go to Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures. Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures If another DTC is indicated, troubleshoot the DTC.

4. Read the DTC.

Is DTC 11-11 or 11-41 indicated with DTC 12-11?

YES - Go to step 5.

NO - Short in the dashboard wire harness; replace the dashboard wire harness.

5. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
6. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure, then wait for 3 minutes.
7. Disconnect SRS unit connector A (39P) from the SRS unit.
8. Check for continuity between the terminals of SRS unit connector A (39P) according to the table. There should be no continuity.






Is there continuity?

YES - Short in the dashboard wire harness; replace the dashboard wire harness.

NO - Faulty SRS unit; replace the SRS unit.