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Troubleshooting
DTC l-s
CAUTION: Whenever tho igniiion switch is ON {ll), or
has been lurned OFF for loss lhan thrse minules, be
caretul not to bump the SRS unit; the airbags could
accidentally deploy and cause damage or iniuries.
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DRIVER'S AIRBAG2P CONNECTOR
'97 model:
SRS SIMULATORLEAD C07TAZ - SZ50r1A.nd SRS INFLATORSIMULATOR{2 0 JACK)07sAz - TBaolrA
SRS SIMULATORLEAO C07TAZ - SZ5011Aand SRS INFLATORSIMULATORt2 0 JACKI07sAz - TB{01rA
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'98 - 0O models:
CABLE REEL2P CONNECTOR
Try to reproduce the SRS indicator light:1. Erase the DTC memory (see page 24-28).2. Turn the ignition switch ON lll), and check that the SRSindicator light comes on for about six seconds and thengoes off.
Doos tho SRS indicator liqht stav on?
YESNO
Inte.mittent tailure,3y3tem is OK at this timo. 506Troubleshooling Intermittent Failures on Daq€ 24-28.
Check tor a short to ground in the driver's ai.bag intlator:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then disconnectthe positive cable, and wa:l for three minutes.3. Disconnect the driver's airbag 2P connector from thecable reel 2P connector, Do not disconnect the passen,ger's airbag connector.4. Connect the special tool {2 O} to the cable reel 2P connec-tor.5. Reconnect the battery positive cable. then reconnect thenegative cable.6. Erase the DTC memory (see page 24 28).7. Read the DTC lsee page 24-261.
ls DTC 1-5 indicated?
YESNO
Short to ground in the driver's airbag inflator; replace thedriver's airbag (s6e page 24-871.
Chock for a short to ground in the cablo reel:1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then disconnectthe positive cable, and wait for three minutes.2. Disconnect the special tool i2 O) from the cable reel 2P
3. Remove the dashboard lower cover, and disconnect thecable reel 2P connector from the SRS main harness.4. Connect the special tool {2 O) to the SRS main harness2P connector. (cont'd)
To page 24-57
24-56
CAALE REEL2P CONNECTOR
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SRS MAIN HARNESS18P CONNECTOR
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From page 24 56
Check{or a short to ground in the cable reel (cont'd):
5. Reconnect the batterv positive cable, then reconnect thenegative cable.6. Erase lhe DTC memoty lsee page 24-28).7. Read the DTC lsee page 24 26).
ls OTC 1-5 indicated?
YESNO
Short lo ground in the cable reel; replace the cable reel{see oaoe 2,1-91}.
Check for a short to ground in the SRS main harness:'1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, the disconnect thepositive cable, and wait for three minutes.2. Disconnect the tront passenger's airbag 2P connector(6nd disconnect both seat belt tensioner connectors).3. Remove the special tool 12 {))from the SRS main harness2P connector.4- Disconnect the SRS main harness 18P connector fromthe sRs unit.5. Check resistance between the No. l terminal o{theSRSmain harness 18P connector and ground, and betweenthe No. 13 terminal of the SRS main harness 18P connec-tor and ground.There should be I M0 or more.
ls lhe resistance as soecitiod?
NOYES
Faulw SRS unit reDlace the SRS unit lsee paqe 24-951.
Short to ground in the SRS main harness; replace the SRSmain ham€ss,
24-57
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From page 24-82 iA)
Check the cable reeli1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the cable reel 2P connector from the SRSmain harness,3. Turn the ignition switch ON lli).4. Connect a voltmeter and fieasute voltage beNveen theNo. 'l terminal oI the SRS main harness 18P connectorand ground, and between the No. 13 terminal andground. There should be approx. 0 - 0.5 V.
Are voltagcs as specifiod?
YESNO
Short to powor in the cable reel; replace the cable reel{soo oaqa 24-921.
Short to powe. in ths SRS main harn633; replaco tho SRSmain harness.
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24-83
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Driver's Airbag
1.
Replacement
After a collision in which the airbags were deployed, the
airbags, the seat belt tensioners (if so equipped), and
the SRS unit must be replaced.
@ Store a removed airbag with the pad su.-
tacs up, lf th€ airbag is improperly stored face down.
accidental deployment could propal the unit with
enough forc€ io causg serioug iniury.
CAUTION:
. Always disconnoct the drivor's airbag connector
when the SRS main harness is disconnactod.
. Do not disassemble or tamper with ihe airbag.
NOTE:
Do not install used SRS parts from another vehicle,
When repairing, use only new SRS parts.
Carefully inspect the airbag before you install it. Do
not install an airbag that shows signs of being
dropped or improperly handled, such as dents, cracks
or deformation.
Disconnect the battery negative cable, then discon-
nect the positive cable from the battery, and wait at
least three minutes.
Remove the access panel from the steering wheel.
then disconnect the 2P connector between the driv-
er'6 airbag and cable reel. When disconnected. the
airbag connector is automatically shorted.
2P CONNECTON
ACCESS PANEL
24-87
3. Remove the two Torx bolts from the steering whsel,
and disconnect the horn connector. Remove the
driver's airbag,
(cont'd)
DRIVER'S
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Driver's Airbag
Replacement lcont'd)
CAUTION: 8. sure to instattthe SRS wiring so that it isnot plnched or inlerfsring with other parts.
4. Place the new driver's airbag into the steeringwheel, and secure it with new Torx bolts.
TORX EOLTS9.8 N,m 11.0 kgl.m, 7.2 tbf,ftlFeplace.
24-88,
5. Connect the driver's airbsg 2p connector to thecable reel 2P connector, then install the accesspanel on the steering wheel.
Connect the battery positive cable. then connect thenegative cable.
After installing the airbag assembly, confirm proper
system operation:
. Turn the ignition switch ON llt); the SRS indica-tor light should come on for about six secondsand then go off.. Mske sure both horn buttons work.o Take a test-drive, and make sure the cruise con-trol switches work.
7.
2P CONNECTOR
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Cable Reel
)Replacement
@ stors a removed airbag with the pad sur-
tace up. lf th€ airbag is improperly stored face down,
accidental d6ployment could propel the unit withgnough force to cause serious iniuty.
CAUTION:
. Always disconnect the airbag connector whgn the
SRS msin harness is disconnoctod.
. Do not disassemblo or tamper with the airbag.
NOTE: Carefully inspect the airbag before installing it.
Do not install an airbag that shows signs of being
dropped or improperly handled, such as dents, cracks or
deformation,
'1.Disconnect the battery negative cable, then discon-
nect the positive cable from the battery, and wait at
least three minutes.
Remove the access panel from the steering wheel,
then disconnect the 2P connector between the driv-
er's airbag and cable reel.
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DRIVER'S
24-91
Make sure the wheels are aligned straight ahead.
Remove the two Torx bolts from the steering wheel,
and disconnect the horn connector, Remove the
driver's airbag,
TORX BOLTSUse a Torx T30 bit.
5. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover (and
the knee bolster).
(cont'd)
DRIVER'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER
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Gable Reel
Replacement (cont'dl
6, Disconnect the connectors from the horn and cruisecontrol sevresume switches.
cRursE coNtRoLSET/RESUMESWITCH CONNECTOR
1.Loosen the steering wheel bolt, then install a steeringwheel puller on the steering wheel and remove it.
Note these items when removing the stee.ing wheel:. Do not tap on the steering wheel or the steeringcolumn shaft when removing the steering wheel,. lf you thread the puller bolts into the wheel hubmore than five threads, the bolts will hit the cablereel and damage it. To prevent this. install a pair
of jam nuts five threads up on each puller bolt.
STEERING WHEEL BOLT39 N.m 14.0 kgf.m. 29 lbf.ftlSTEERING WHEEL
STEERING
2P CONNECTOR
24-92
8. Remove the column covers,
Disconnect the 3P [6P] connector between the mainwire harness and cable reel sub-harness, and the 2pconnector between the cable reel and SRS main har-ness.
CAALE REEL SU8HARNESS3P l6Pl CONNECTOR [ ]:,98_00modets
10. Remove the cable reelfrom the cotumn,
COVER
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NOTE:
. Before installing the steering wheel, the front
wheels should be aligned straight ahead.
. Be sure to install the harness wires so that they
are not pinched or interfering with other parts.
. After reassemblv, confirm that the wheels are
still turned straight ahead and that the steering
wheel spoke angle is correct (road test). lf minor
spoke angle adjustment is necessary, do so only
by adjusting the tie-rods, not by removing and
repositioning the steering wheel,
11. Set the cancel sleeve so that the projections are
aligned as shown.
PR(NECNONS
I l: 38 - 00 models
Carefully install the cable reel on the steering col-
umn shaft. Then connect the 3P t6Pl connector to
the cable reel sub harness, and connect the 2P con-
nector to the SRS main harness.
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24-93
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14.
Install the steering column covers.
lf necessary, center the cable reel. {New replace-
ment cable reels come centered,l Do this by first
rotating the csble reel clockwise until it stops, Then
rotate it counterclockwise (approximately two and a
half turns) until the arrow mark on the cable reel
label points straight up.
Install the steering wheel on to the steering column
shaft, making sure the steering wheel shaft engages
the cable reel and canceling sl€eve. Do not tap on
the steering wheel or steering column shaft when
installing the steering wheel.
(cont'd)
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CABLE REEL
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