1996 TOYOTA TERCEL warning

DI4MA-01
DI-154
- DIAGNOSTICSSUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Proceed with troubleshooting of each circuit in the table below.
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page

With the ignition switch at ACC or ON, the SRS warning light
sometimes lights up after approx. 6 seconds have elapsed.

SRS warning light is always lit up even when ignition switch is in
the LOCK position.

SRS warning light system malfunction
(Always lit up when ignition switch is in LOCK position.)DI-180

With the ignition switch at ACC or ON, the SRS warning light
does not light up.
SRS warning light system malfunction
(Does not light up, when ignition switch is turned to ACC
or ON.)
DI-182

DTC not displayed.

SRS warning light is always lit up a DTC check procedure.

DTC displayed without Tc and E1 terminal connection.

Tc terminal circuitDI-185

H09396
MAIN
FL
B
ALT
B-RB-R
2 2
Engine
Room
R/B
AM1
W-GDriver Side J/B
1
1J
1BW-G 2ACC
AM13
B-Y4
1B
1H
CIG/RADIO Driver Side J/B
G-R*1
10
ACCAirbag
Sensor
Assembly
8
*2
B-OIG2 *1
9
7
*2 2
1H 1B5
IGN B-W 6
AM2
Ignition
Switch 7 B-R 12
IC1 B-R
2
AM2
EA2 1
B*1: USA
*2: CANADA EA214
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DTC Normal Source Voltage Drop
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The SRS is equipped with a voltage-increase circuit (DC-DC converter) in the airbag sensor assembly in
case the source voltage drops.
When the battery voltage drops, the voltage-increase circuit (DC-DC converter) functions to increase the
voltage of the SRS to normal voltage.
The diagnosis system malfunction display for this circuit is different to other circuits-when the SRS warning
light remains lit up and the DTC is a normal code, source voltage drop is indicated.
Malfunction in this circuit is not recorded in the airbag sensor assembly and the source voltage returns to
normal, the SRS warning light automatically goes off.
DTC No.DTC Detection ConditionTrouble Area
(Normal)Source voltage drop.
Battery

Airbag sensor assembly
WIRING DIAGRAM
DI4MI-02

H00003
ON
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3 Does SRS warning light turn off?
PREPARATION:
(a) Turn ignition switch to LOCK.
(b) Connect steering wheel pad connector.
(c) Connect front passenger airbag assembly connector.
(d) Connect airbag sensor assembly connector.
(e) Turn ignition switch ON.
CHECK:
Operate electric system checked in defogger, wiper, headlight,
heater blower, etc. and check that SRS warning light goes off.
NO Check for DTCs. If a DTC is output, perform trou-
bleshooting for the DTC. If a normal code is out-
put, replace airbag sensor assembly.
YES
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.

R15076
F6
B
EA2 B-R
MAIN
FL
Battery ALT13 Driver Side J/B
SRS
1J
F7 12
B-R1
1E
4 8 5
Tc LA B-Y R-G
*1
12 1F
1F
1F
1F 1KSRS Warning Light
45
B-Y
*2
AB DLC1
11 P-B
P-B P-BEA1Tc
(w/ Front Passenger Airbag)
*1: LA - 8
*2: Tc - 7
(w/o Front Passenger Airbag)
*1: LA - 6
*2: Tc - 5Airbag Sensor
Assembly
IG1
B-Y
B-Y4
7
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1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
SRS Warning Light System Malfunction (Always lit up when igni-
tion switch is in LOCK position.)
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The SRS warning light is located on the combination meter.
When the SRS is normal, the SRS warning light lights up for approx. 6 seconds after the ignition switch is
turned from the LOCK position to ACC or ON position, and then turns off automatically.
If there is a malfunction in the SRS, the SRS warning light lights up to inform the driver of the abnormality.
When terminals Tc and E1 of the DLC1 are connected, the DTC is displayed by the blinking of the SRS warn-
ing light.
WIRING DIAGRAM
DI4MJ-02

H00234
D squibP squibAirbag Sensor
Assembly
Spiral
Cable LOCK
AB0117
N12639
H00026
Airbag Sensor Assembly LOCK
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INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1 Preparation.
PREPARATION:
(a) Disconnect negative (-) terminal cable from the battery,
and wait at least 90 seconds.
(b) Remove steering wheel pad (See page SR-13).
(c) Disconnect connector of front passenger airbag assem-
bly (See page RS-21).
CAUTION:
Store the steering wheel pad with the front surface facing
upward.
2 Does SRS warning light turn off?
PREPARATION:
(a) Disconnect airbag sensor assembly connector.
(b) Connect negative (-) terminal cable to battery.
CHECK:
Check operation of SRS warning light.
NO Check SRS warning light circuit or terminal AB
circuit of DLC1.
YES
Replace airbag sensor assembly.

N14677
Fuse
DI-182
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1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
SRS Warning Light System Malfunction (Does not light up when
ignition switch is turned to ACC or ON.)
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The SRS warning light is located on the combination meter.
When the SRS is normal, the SRS warning light lights up for approx. 6 seconds after the ignition switch is
turned from LOCK position to ACC or ON position, and then turns off automatically.
If there is a malfunction in the SRS, the SRS warning light lights up to inform the driver of the abnormality
When terminals Tc and E1 of the DLC1 are connected, the DTC is displayed by the blinking of the SRS warn-
ing light.
WIRING DIAGRAM
Refer to page DI-180 for the WIRING DIAGRAM.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1 Check SRS Fuse.
PREPARATION:
Remove SRS fuse.
CHECK:
Check continuity of SRS fuse.
OK:
Continuity
HINT:

Fuse may be burnt out even if it appears to be OK during
visual inspection.

If fuse is OK, install it.
NG Go to step 5.
OK
2 Preparation. (See step 1 on page DI-177)
DI4MK-02

AB0119
H00260
Airbag Sensor Assembly ON
LA
W01935
AB0119
H00269
Airbag Sensor
Assembly
P Squib
D SquibSpiral
Cable
ON
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3 Check SRS warning light circuit.
PREPARATION:
(a) Connect negative (-) terminal cable to battery.
(b) Turn ignition switch to ACC or ON.
CHECK:
Measure voltage LA terminal of harness side connector of air-
bag sensor assembly.
OK:
Voltage: 10 - 14 V
NG Check SRS warning light bulb / repair SRS
warning light circuit.
OK
4 Does SRS warning light come on?
PREPARATION:
(a) Disconnect negative (-) terminal cable from the battery.
(b) Connect airbag sensor assembly connector.
(c) Connect negative (-) terminal cable to battery, and wait
at least 2 seconds.
(d) Turn ignition switch to ACC or ON.
CHECK:
Check operation of SRS warning light.
NO Check terminal LA of airbag sensor assembly.
If normal, replace airbag sensor assembly.
YES
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.

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5 Is new SRS fuse burnt out again?
NO Using simulation method, reproduce malfunc-
tion symptoms (See page IN-16).
YES
Check harness between SRS fuse and SRS
warning light.