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DTC 2-3

DTC 2-3: Short to Another Wire or Decreased Resistance in Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator

Special Tools Required
- SRS inflator simulator 07SAZ-TB4011A
- SRS simulator lead F 07XAZ-SZ30100

1. Erase the DTC memory.
2. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and check that the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off.

Does the SRS indicator stay on?

YES - Go to step 3. .

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

3. Turn the ignition switch OFF. Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for 3 minutes.




4. Disconnect the front passenger's airbag 4P connector (A) from dashboard wire harness B.
5. Connect the simulator lead F (2 Ohm, connectors) and the inflator simulator to dashboard wire harness B.
6. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
7. Erase the DTC memory.
8. Read the DTC.

Is DTC 2-3 indicated?

YES - Go to step 9.

NO - Short in the front passenger's airbag inflator; replace the front passenger's airbag.

9. Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for 3 minutes.
10. Disconnect the driver's airbag 4P connector from the cable reel.
11. Disconnect both seat belt tensioner 2P connectors from the floor wire harness.
12. Disconnect SRS unit connector A (18P) from the SRS unit.
13. Disconnect the simulator lead from dashboard wire harness B.




14. Check resistance between the No. 4 and No. 13 terminals and between the No. 5 and No. 14 terminals of SRS unit connector A (18P). There should be an open circuit or at least 1 MOhm.

Is the resistance as specified?

YES - Faulty SRS unit; replace the SRS unit.

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