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Troubleshooting
The SRS Indicator Light Doesn't Come On (cont'dl
Frcm page 24.21
Ch6ck tho wire h6rn6s of tho SRS indicator light circuir (21:
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the SRS main harness 3P connector from themain wire harness,3. Connect a voltmeter between the No. 1 terminal (+) ofthe SRS main harness 3P connector and ground.4. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll), and measur€ voltage.
13 thore 8.5 V or less for 3ir sacond3 aftgr tho ignitionswitch h.3 b.en turned ON llllT
YESNO
Short to power in tho BLU wi.e of lhe m.in wiro hrnroas;r€orir tho ham6as.
Chock the wi.e harness otthe SRS indicator ci.cuit l3l:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the banery negative cable. th6n the positivecable, and wait three minutes.3. Disconnect the driver's (and front passenger's) airbag con-nector{s} (seo page 24-11).4. Disconnect the SRS main harness 18P connector trom
5. Connect a voltmeter betwo€n the No. 6lerminal {+} ofthe SRS main harness 18P connector and ground.6. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll), and measure vollagg. Thereshould be 0.5 V or less.
ls voltago as specified?
YESNO
Faultv SRS unh; roplic. the unit l!€e paqo 2+76).
Shoft to Dowar in tha BLU wire ot tho SRS mein h.rn.r3:reobce the hrlne3s,
24-2a
SRS MAIN HARNESS18P CONNECTOR
MAIN WIRE I{ARNESS3P CONNECTOR
SRS MAIN I{ARNESS3P CONNECTOR
c802
SRS UNIT
SRS MAIN HARNESS 1AP CONNECTOR
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)The SRS lndicator Light Doesn't Go Off -'96 - 97 Models
CAUTION: Whenever the ignition switch is ON (ll), or has been turned OFF for less than three minutes, be careful not to
bump the SRS unit; the airbag{sl could accidentally deploy and cause damage or iniuries
Try to reproduce lhe SRS indicator light:
1. Erase the DTC memory (see page 24'15).
2. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and wait for ten seconds.
3- Turn the ignition switch ON {ll), and check that the SRS indi
cator light comes on for about six seconds and goes off
Does the SRS indicEtor light stay on?
[*NO
Intermittent lailure, system is OK at this time. See
Troubloshooting Int6rmittent Failures on page 24'15
Ch€ck the No. 13 {15 A} and No. 23 (10 A) fuses:
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Check for blown No. 13 (15 A) and No.23 (10 A)fuses in
the under dash fuse/relay box.
Are the fuses OK?
vEs No
Replace the luses, and erase the memory1. Replace the fuses.2. Connect the SCS service connector to the MES con
nector.3. Erase the DTC memory (see page 24 15).
4. Turn the ignitaon switch OFF, then disconnect the SCS
service connector from the MES connector.5. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Does the sRS indicato, tigt t go or "ne. "ii--JJl
-I YEs NO1
ENDi
Conlirm the DTC, and continue troubl6shootilg.
Check for an open in the SRS main harness {VA linell'1. Tu.n the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then disconnect
the positive cable, and wait for three minutes.
3. Disconnect the driver's (and front passenger's) airbag
connectorls) (see page 24 11).
4. Disconnect the SBS main harness '18P connector from
the sRS unir.5, Reconnect the battery positive cable, then reconnect the
negative cable.6. Connect a voltmeter between the No. 7 tetminal (+) of
the SRS main harness 18P connector and ground.
7. Turn the ignition switch on.
b there battery voltageT
YESNO
(A)
To page 24 30
Open in the SRS main harness IVA line); replace the SRS
main harness.
l.J
SBS MAIN
(cont'd)
No. 't3 {15 Al FUSE
SRS UNIT
HARNESS 18P CONNECTOR
II
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From page 24'30(B)
To page 24-33
5P CONNECTOF
mcsogA#
I Btu lYEtWire side of fomale
lUUpeA Wtng terminals
OASHBOARD WIRE HARNESS
It
Wire side ol femaletetmtnals
SRS MAIN HARNESSlAP CONNECTOR
(D)
To page 24'33
DASHBOARD WIRE HARNESS5P CONNECTOR
(cont'd)
DASHBOARD WINE HARNESS
Check th. SBS indicatot circuit:
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Removo the gauge assembly.
NoTE: Do n;t disconnect the dashboard wire harness 5P
connsctor lrom the gauge assembly
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
4. Connect th€ dashboard wire harness 5P connector termi-
nals No. 1 and No.5with a jumperwiro.
Doo3th. SRS indicstor light go offf
Fautty SRS indicltot light citouit in th. grugc a$cmbly;
rcpl.ce the SRS ptint.d cilcuit boaJd in thc gtugs
b€ 1 MO or more.
Ch.ck tor a ihort to glound in th. SRS IndioltoJ light cir'
cuit:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the dashboard wire harness 5P connector
from the gauge assemblY
3. Check resistance between the No. 1 terminal of the dash
board wire harness 5P connector and ground. There should
Ch.ck to. an opon in tho SnS indic.tor light circuh:
1. Ch6ck resistanc€ between the No 6 terminal of the SRS
msin harness 18P connector and No. 'l terminal ot the
dashboard wire harness 5P connector; there should be
Wire side ot female terminals
24-31
or
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Troubleshooting
The SRS Indicator Light Doesn't Go Off -'96 - 97 Models (cont'dl
From page 24-31
Ch6ck for a shon lo ground in tho m.in wire harness:1. Disconnect the dashboard wire harness 24P connectorfrom the main wire harness,2. Check resistance between the No. 5 terminal of the mainwire harness 24P connector and ground. There should be1 M0 or more.
Short to ground in the dashboard wire harness; repairthe dashbo..d wire harnoss.
SRS MAIN HARNESS3P CONNECTOR
Wire side oI femaleterminals
24-32
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MAIN WIRE HARNESS
HARNESS
Check for a short to ground in the SRS main h..ness:1. Disconnect the SRS main harness 3P connector from themain wire harness,2. Check resistance between the No. 1 terminal of the SRSmain harness 3P connector and ground. There shorrld be1 fu,|0 or more.
ls the resistance as specifisd?
Short to ground in the main wire harnoas; r€pair themain wire harness.
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From page 24-31(Dl
DASHBOARD WIBE HARNESS
5P CONNECTOR
Wire side of temaletermtnars
From page 24-31(El
lr
SRS MAIN HARNESS18P CONNECTOR
Check for an open in the dashboatd wir€ harness:
1. Disconnect the dashboard wire harness 24P connector
from the main wire harness.
2. Check resistance between the No. 6 terminal of the SRS
main harness 18P connector and No 5 terminal of the
main wire harness 24P connector; there should be
0- 1.0 0.
Ooen in tha BLU wire ot the dashboard wire harness;
the dashboard wiie harness.
MAIN WIRE HARNESS Terminal side ot male termlnals
24P CONNECTOR
SRS MAII{ HARI{ESSlaP CONI{ECTOR
SRS MAIN HARNESS3P CONNECTOR
Check lho SRS indicator Gircuit input voliage:
1. Reconnect the SRS main harness 18P connector lo the
SRS unit.2. Connect a voltmeter between the No. 1 terminal (+) of
the dashboard 5P connector and ground
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll), and measure
ls there 8.5 V or more six seconds after lhe ignilion switch
has been turned ON (lll?
The Droblem h.s disappe.red due to disconnecting antl
connecting the connectors. Be sure all lerminals mako
oood contact, and recheck the syslem lsoe
iroubleshooting Intermittent Failure3 on page 2{-151'
Poor contact at the SRS main h.rn6s 18P connector; ch'ck
lI the problem k still present, replace the SRS main har'
Check for an open in the main wire harness:
1. Disconnect the SRS main harness 3P connector from the
main wire harness.
2. Check resistance between the No 6 terminal of the SRS
main harness 18P connector and No 1 terminal of the
SRS main harness 3P connector; there should be 0 - 1 0 o
ls the resistance as sp€cilied?
ODen in the BLU wire of the main wire hamess; tepair
the main wire harness.
Ooen in the SRS main harness; replace lhe SRS main har
24-33
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From page 24-34(A)
SRS MAIN HARNESS I8P CONNECTOR
(B)
To page 24-36
1)
Wire sidg of lemale terminals
DASHBOARD WIRE HARNESS
5P CONNECTOR
ic)To page 21'31
DASHBOARD WIRE HARNESS
5P CONNECTOR
c508
t of lemale
(cont'd)
24-35
SRS MAIN HARNESS
Chock iho SRS unit:
Connect the SRS main harness 18P connector terminals No'
6 and No. 3 with a jumper wire and backprobe
Doos tho SRS indicator light go off?
Faulw SRS unit or poot co tact at the SRS ftain htmes!
18P connoctor; chack the connagtot.
ll tha connoctor b OK roplaca lho SRS unit'
oid tu3e No. 23 t10 A) blow?
Chcck for e short to ground in th. SRS indicator lighi cir-
cuh:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF
2. Disconneit the dashboard wire harness 5P connector
from the gauge assembly.
3. Check res-ista;ce between the No l terminai ofth€dash-
board wire harness 5P connector and ground There
should be '1 M0 or more.
Short to glound in th. gaugs aslomblY; .6plac' th' gtug'
JUMPEB WIRE
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From page 24-35(c)
DASHEOARD WIRE HARNESS24P CONNECTOR
DASHBOARD WIREHARNESS 24P CONNECTOR
BLU
l)
Wke side oI femaleterminals
MAIN WIBE HARNESS3P CONNECTOR
3P CONNECTOR
SRS MAIN HARNESS3P CONNECTOR
(cont'd)
MAIN WIRE HARNESS 24P CONNECTOR
Check lor a 3hort to glound in tho main wira harno$:
1. Disconnect the dashboard wire harness 24P connector
from the main wire harness.
2, Check resistance between the No 5 terminal ofthedash-
board wire harness 24P connector snd ground There
should be 1 M0 or more
Short to giound in tha dalhbo!]d wir! ha]n'$; t'plil
lho darhborrd wira hrrnos!.
Chock for ! shon to ground in tho SRS main herness:
1. Disconnect the SRS main harness 3P connector from the
main wire harness.2. Check resistanco botween the No. 1 terminal of the SRS
main harness 3P connector and ground, There shor,lld be
Short to ground in tha main wir6 hainoss; r'Prir the
Short to ground in thc SRS main harn6s; leplac' th' SRS
l1'
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Troubleshooting
The SRS Indicator Light Doesn't Go Off -'98 - 00 Models (cont'dl
From page 24 36(D)
Check the SRS indicetor circuit input voltage:1. Reconnect the SRS main harness l8P connector to theSRS unit.2. Connect a voltmeter between the No. 1 terminal (+) ofthe dashboard 5P connector and ground.3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll), wait for six seconds,then measure voltage,
ls th€re 8.5 V or more?
YESNO
The problem has disapp€ared due to di3connecting andconneding the connectors. Be su.e all te.minals makegood contact, and recheck the system {see T.ouble-shooting Inte.miftent Failures on page 24-15).
Poor contact et the SRS main harnass 18p connactori checkthe connector,. ll the connector is OK, substitute a known-good SRS unit,and recheck.' It the problem is still present, replace the SRS main haFness.
From page 24-36
Check for an open in the dashboard wir6 harness:1. Disconnect the main wire harness 24P connector fromthe dashboard wire harness.2. Check resistance between the No. 6 terminal of the SRSmain harness 18P connector and No. 5 terminal of the mainwire harness 24P connector; there should be 0 - 1.0 0.
ls the resistance as 3pecitied?
YESNO
Open in the BLU wire ot the dashboard wire harness;repair the dashboard wire harness.
Check tor an open in the main wire haanoss:1. Disconnect the SRS main harness 3P connector from themain wire harness.2. Check resistance between the No. 6 termanal of the SRSmain harness 18P connector and No. 1 terminal of the SRSmain harness 3P connector; there sho!ld be O - l.O 0.
ls the resistance a! specified?
YESNO
Open in the BLU wire of the m.in wire ha.ness: .eoairthe main wire harness.
Open in the SFS main hrrness; replace the SRS main har-ness.
DASHBOARD WIRE HARNESS5P CONNECTOR
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Terminal side of male lerminals
SRS MAIN HARNESS18P CONNECTOR
c807
c41 l
SRS MAIN HARNESS18P CONNECTOR
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SRS MAIN HARNESS3P CONNECTOR
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DASHBOARD WIRE HARNESS