1991 LEXUS SC400 steering wheel

When the negative (±) terminal cable is disconnected from
the battery, memory of the clock and audio systems will be
cancelled. So before starting work, make a record of the con-
tents memorized by each memory system. Then when work
is finished, reset the clock and audio systems as before.
When the vehicle has power tilt and power telescopic steer-
ing, power seat, power outside rear view mirror and power
shoulder belt anchorage, which are all equipped with
memory function, it is not possible to make a record of the
memory contents. So when the operation is finished, it will be
necessary to explain this fact to the customer, and ask the
customer to adjust the features and reset the memory.
To avoid erasing the memory of each memory system, never
use a back±up power supply from outside the vehicle.
3. Even in cases of a minor collision where the airbag does not deploy, the front airbag sensors and the steering wheel pad
should be inspected. (See page AB±9)
4. Never use airbag parts from another vehicle. When replacing parts, replace them with new parts.
5. Before repairs, remove the airbag sensors if shocks are likely
to be applied to the sensors during repairs.
6. The center airbag sensor assembly contains mercury. After
performing replacement, do not destroy the old part. When
scrapping the vehicle or replacing the center airbag sensor
assembly itself, remove the center airbag sensor assembly
and dispose of it as toxic waste.
7. Never disassemble and repair the front airbag sensors, center airbag sensor assembly or steering wheel pad in order
to reuse it.
8. If the front airbag sensors, center airbag sensor assembly or steering wheel pad have been dropped, or if there are cracks,
dents or other defects in the case, bracket or connector,
replace them with new ones.
9. Do not expose the front airbag sensors, center airbag sensor assembly or steering wheel pad directly to hot air or flames.
10. U s e a v o l t / o h m m e t e r w i t h h i g h i m pedance (10 kW/V
minimum) for troubleshooting of the electrical circuit.
11. Information labels are attached to the periphery of the airbag components. Follow the notices.
12. After work on the airbag system is completed, perform the
airbag warning light check (See page AB±30).
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FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR
1. Never reuse the front airbag sensors involved in a collisionwhen the airbag has deployed. (Replace both the left and
right airbag sensors.)
2. Install the front airbag sensor with the arrow on the sensor facing toward the front of the vehicle.
3. The front airbag sensor set bolts have been anti±rust treated. When the sensor is removed, always replace the set bolts
with new ones.
4. The front airbag sensor is equipped with an electrical connection check mechanism. Be sure to lock this
mechanism securely when connecting the connector. If the
connector is not securely locked, a malfunction code will be
detected by the diagnosis system (See page AB±10).
SPIRAL CABLE (IN COMBINATION
SWITCH)
The steering wheel must be fitted correctly to the steering column
with the spiral cable at the neutral position; otherwise cable dis-
connection and other troubles may result. Refer to page AB±15
of this manual concerning correct steering wheel installation.
STEERING WHEEL PAD (WITH AIRBAG)
1. When removing the steering wheel pad or handling a new steering wheel pad, it should be placed with the pad top
surface facing up.
In this case, the twin±lock type connector lock lever should
be in the locked state and care should be taken to place it so
the connector will not be damaged. And do not store a steer-
ing wheel pad on top of another one. (Storing the pad with its
metallic surface up may lead to a serious accident if the air-
bag inflates for some reason.)
2. Never measure the resistance of the airbag squib. (This
may cause the airbag to deploy, which is very
dangerous.)
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3. Grease should not be applied to the steering wheel pad andthe pad should not be cleaned with detergents of any kind.
4. Store the steering wheel pad where the ambient temperature remains below 93
C (200
F), without high humidity and
away from electrical noise.
5. When using electric welding, first disconnect the airbag connector (yellow color and 2 pins) under the steering
column near the combination switch connector before
starting work.
6. When disposing of a vehicle or the steering wheel pad alone, the airbag should be deployed using an SST
before disposal (See page AB±91). Perform the
operation in a place away from electrical noise.
CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
The connector to the center airbag sensor assembly should be
connected or disconnected with the sensor mounted on the floor.
If the connector is connected or disconnected while the center air-
bag sensor assembly is not mounted to the floor, it could cause un-
desired ignition of the airbag system.
WIRE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR
The airbag system's wire harness is integrated with the cowl wire
harness assembly. The wires for the airbag wire harness are en-
cased in a yellow corrugated tube. All the connectors for the sys-
tem are also a standard yellow color. If the airbag system wire har-
ness becomes disconnected or the connector becomes broken
due to an accident, etc., repair or replace it as shown on page
AB±22 .
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Diag. Code 14\
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Open in Squib Circuit
DIAGNOSTIC CHARTDIAGNOSTIC CHART
The squib circuit consists of the center airbag sensor assembly, spiral cable and the steering wheel pad
(squib). It causes the airbag to deploy when the airbag deployment con\
ditions are satisfied.
For details of the function of each component, see FUNCTION OF COMPONENT\
S on page AB±5.
Diagnostic code 14 is recorded when an open is detected in the squib cir\
cuit.
 Code No.\
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Diagnosis
 



14
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Open circuit in D+ wire harness or D wire harness of squib.
 Squib malfunction.
 Spiral cable malfunction.
 Center airbag sensor assembly malfunction.
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Preperation.
Check squib circuit.
Check spiral cable.Check harness between center airbag
sensor assembly and spiral cable.
Check center airbag sensor assembly.
Check squib.
From the results of the above inspection, the
malfunctioning part can now be considered
normal. To make sure of this, use the simula-
tion method to check. Go to step
Repair or replace spiral cable.
Repair or replace harness or con-
nector between center airbag sen-
sor assembly and spiral cable. Replace center airbag
sensor assembly
Replace steering wheel pad.
WIRING DIAGRAM
DIAGNOSTIC CHARTDIAGNOSTIC CHART
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INSPECTION PROCEDURE
(1) Disconnect battery negative (±) terminal cable, and wait at least 20 seconds.
(2) Remove steering wheel pad (See page AB±14).
Measure resistance between D+ and D± on spiral
cable side of connector between spiral cable and
steering wheel pad.
Preparation.
Resistance: Below 1

When storing steering wheel pad, keep upper sur-
face fo the pad facing upward.
Disconnect center airbag sensor assembly connec-
tor.
Check squib circuit.
Go to step
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Check spiral cable.
Repair or replace spiral cable.
Measure resistance between D+ and D± on center
airbag sensor assembly side of connector between
center airbag sensor assembly and spiral cable.
Check harness between center airbag sensor assembly and spiral
cable.
Resistance: Below 1

Measure resistance between D+ and D± on spiral
cable side of connector betweenspiral cable and
steering wheel pad.
Resistance: Below 1


Disconnect connector between center airbag sensor
assembly and spiral cable.
Repair or replace harness or connector
between center airbag sensor assembly
and spiral cable.
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Check center airbag sensor assembly.
Diagnostic code 14 is not output.(1) Connect connector to center airbag sensor
connector.
(2) Connect connector between center airbag sensor assembly and spiral cable.
(3) Using a service wire, connect D+ and D± on spiral cable side of connector between spiral
cable and steering wheel pad.
(4) Connect negative (±) terminal cable to battery,
and wait at least 2 seconds.
Check squib.
(1) Turn ignition switch ACC or ON, and wait at least 20 seconds.
(2) Using SST, connect terminals Tc and E1 of TDCL.
SST 09843±18020
(3) Check diagnostic code.
(1) Turn ignition switch LOCK.
(2) Disconnect battery negative (±) terminal cable, and wait at least 20 seconds.
(3) Connect steering wheel pad (squib) connector.
(4) Connect negative (±) terminal cable to battery, and wait at least 2 seconds.
Diagnostic code 14 is not output. (1) Turn ignition switch ACC or ON, and wait at least 20 seconds.
(2) UsingSST, connect terminals Tc and E1 of TDCL.
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(3) Check diagnostic code. Codes other than code 14 may be output at this
time, but this is not relevant to this check
Codes other than code 14 may be output at this
time, but this is not relevant to this check Replace steering wheel pad.
From the results of the above inspection, the malfunctioning part can no\
w be considered normal.
To make sure this, use the simulation method to check. Replace center airbag sensor assembly.
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