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SRS System

DTC 21-11: Short to Another Wire in the Driver's Seat Belt Tensioner (4-door)

NOTE: Before doing this troubleshooting procedure, review SRS Precautions and Procedures and General Troubleshooting Information.

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

Is DTC 21-11 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 22-11, 31-11, 32-11, 33-11, or 34-11 indicated with DTC 21-11?

YES - Go to step 5.

NO - Short in the SRS floor wire harness; replace the SRS floor 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 B (39P) from the SRS unit.
8. Check for continuity between the terminals of SRS unit connector B (39P) according to the table. There should be no continuity.






Is there continuity?

YES - Short in the SRS floor wire harness; replace the SRS floor wire harness.

NO - Faulty SRS unit; replace the SRS unit.