1991 LEXUS SC400 Service Repair Manual

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
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INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1Preparation.
P1. Disconnect  battery negative (±) terminal cable, andwait at least 90 seconds.
2. Remove steering wheel pad (See page  RS±19).
3. Disconnect  connectors o

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3Check front airbag sensor circuit. (Measure resistance between terminals +SR\
 and +SL of cen-
ter airbag sensor assembly connector and body ground.)
C
OK
Measure resistance between termin

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5Check P squib circuit.
OK
PFor the connector (on the center airbag sensor assem-
bly side) between the center airbag sensor assembly
and front passenger airbag assembly, measure the re-
si

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7Check D squib.
C
OK
Hint
P1. Turn ignition switch LOCK.
2. Disconnect  battery negative (±) terminal cable, andwait at least 90 seconds.
3. Connect steering wheel pad (squib) connector.
4

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From the results of the above inspection, the malfunctioning part can now be\
 considered normal. To
make sure of this, use the simulation method to check.
9Check front airbag sensor.
C
OK

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WIRING DIAGRAM
DTC12
wShort in Squib Circuit of Front Airbag Sensor Circuit 
(to B+)
w Open in Front Airbag Sensor Circuit
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The squib circuit consists of the center airbag sensor a

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DIAGNOSTIC CHART
(See page RS±48).
(See page 
RS±49).
±
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTINGRS±79 
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INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1Preparation.
P1. Disconnect  battery negative (±) terminal cable, andwait at least 90 seconds.
2. Remove steering wheel pad (See page  RS±19).
3. Disconnect  connectors o