Side Airbag Cutoff Indicator Stays On

Side airbag cutoff indicator stays on

1. Make sure nothing is on the front passenger's seat.
2. Make sure the seat-back is dry.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and see if the SRS indicator comes on.

Does the SRS indicator come on?

YES - Go to the Symptom Troubleshooting "SRS indicator stays on".

NO - Go to step 2.

4. Connect the HDS to the data link connector located under driver's side of the dashboard.
5. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the SRS unit. If it does not troubleshoot the DLC circuit.
6. From the Main Menu on the HDS, select SRS, then PARAMETER INFORMATION. In the PARAMETER INFORMATION Menu, select SCS, MES, Indicator, and read the HDS indicated.

Is OFF indicated on the HDS?

YES - Go to the gauge control module Troubleshooting. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

NO - Initialize the ODS unit. If the problem is still present, replace the OPDS sensor/seat-back.