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DTC 12-41

DTC 12-41: Short to Another Airbag Inflator in the Front Passenger's Airbag Second Inflator (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 12-41 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 12-41?

YES - Go to step 5.

NO - Go to step 9.

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.

9. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
10. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure, then wait for 3 minutes.
11. Disconnect SRS unit connector A (39P) from the SRS unit.
12. Check for continuity between the No. 5 and the No. 9 terminals of SRS unit connector A (39P), and between the No. 6 and the No. 10 terminals. There should be no continuity.






Is there continuity?

YES - Go to step 13.

NO - Faulty SRS unit; replace the SRS unit.

13. Disconnect the dashboard wire harness 4P connector from the front passenger's airbag.
14. Check for continuity between the No. 5 and the No. 9 terminals of SRS unit connector A (39P), and between the No. 6 and the No. 10 terminals. There should be no continuity.






Is there continuity?

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

NO - Faulty front passenger's airbag; replace the front passenger's airbag.