Trouble Diagnoses Introduction
CAUTION:
+Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified with yellow harness connector.
+Do not attempt to repair, splice or modify the SRS wiring harness. If the harness is damaged,
replace it with a new one.
+Keep ground portion clean.
DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION
The SRS self-diagnosis results can be read by using ªAIR BAGº warning lamp, and/or CONSULT-II. The
reading of these results is accomplished using one of two modes Ð ªUser modeº and ªDiagnosis modeº.
The User mode is exclusively prepared for the customer (driver). This mode warns the driver of a system
malfunction through the operation of the ªAIR BAGº warning lamp.
The Diagnosis mode allows the technician to locate and inspect the malfunctioning part.
The mode applications for the ªAIR BAGº warning lamp and CONSULT-II are as follows:
User mode Diagnosis mode Display type
ªAIR BAGº warning lamp X X ON-OFF operation
CONSULT-II Ð X Monitoring
NOTE:
Seat belt pre-tensioner malfunction is indicated by ªAIR BAGº warning lamp.
DIAGNOSIS MODE FOR CONSULT-II
+ªSELF-DIAG [CURRENT]º
A current Self-diagnosis result (also indicated by the warning lamp flashes in the Diagnosis mode) is
displayed on the CONSULT-II screen in real time. This refers to a malfunctioning part requiring repairs.
+ªSELF-DIAG [PAST]º
Diagnosis results previously stored in the memory are displayed on the CONSULT-II screen. The stored
results are not erased until memory erasing is executed.
+ªTROUBLE DIAG RECORDº
With TROUBLE DIAG RECORD, diagnosis results previously erased by a reset operation can be dis-
played on the CONSULT-II screen.
+ªECU DISCRIMINATED NO.º
The diagnosis sensor unit for each vehicle model is assigned with its own, individual classification num-
ber. This number will be displayed on the CONSULT-II screen, as shown at left. When replacing the
diagnosis sensor unit, refer to the part number for the compatibility. After installation, replacement with
a correct unit can be checked by confirming this classification number on the CONSULT-II screen.
For NISSAN MODEL D22, the diagnosis sensor unit classification number assigned are as follows:
MODEL ECU DISCRIMINATED NO.
Single air bag5A37
Single air bag and seat belt pre-tensioner 5A39
Dual air bags5A38
Dual air bags and seat belt pre-tensioner 5A3A
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES Ð Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
RS-3014
HOW TO CHANGE SELF-DIAGNOSIS MODE
With CONSULT-II
From User mode to Diagnosis mode
After selecting ªAIR BAGº on the ªSELECT SYSTEMº screen, User mode automatically changes to Diagno-
sis mode.
From Diagnosis mode to User mode
To return to User mode from Diagnosis mode, touch ªBACKº key of CONSULT-II until ªSELECT SYSTEMº
appears, Diagnosis mode automatically changes to User mode.
Without CONSULT-II
From User mode to Diagnosis mode
Diagnosis mode activates only when a malfunction is detected, by turning ignition switch as follows:
1) Turn ignition switch ªONº.
2) After ªAIR BAGº warning lamp lights for 7 seconds, turn ignition switch ªOFFº within 1 second.
3) Wait more than 3 seconds.
4) Repeat steps 1 to 3 twice (Perform 3 times in total).
5) Turn ignition switch ªONº.
SRS will not enter Diagnosis mode, if no malfunction is detected.
From Diagnosis mode to User mode
After a malfunction is repaired, switch the ignition ªOFFº for at least one second, then back ªONº. Diagno-
sis mode is returned to User mode.
If switching Diagnosis mode to User mode is required while malfunction is being detected, by turning igni-
tion switch as follows:
1) Turn ignition switch ªONº.
2) After ªAIR BAGº warning lamp lights for 7 seconds, turn ignition switch ªOFFº within 1 second.
3) Wait more than 3 seconds.
4) Repeat steps 1 to 3 twice (Perform 3 times in total).
5) Turn ignition switch ªONº.
SRS803
SRS804
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES Ð Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Trouble Diagnoses Introduction (Cont'd)
RS-3015
HOW TO ERASE SELF-DIAGNOSIS RESULTS
With CONSULT-II
+ªSELF-DIAG [CURRENT]º
A current Self-diagnosis result is displayed on the CONSULT-II screen in real time. After the malfunc-
tion is repaired completely, no malfunction is detected on ªSELF-DIAG [CURRENT]º.
+ªSELF-DIAG [PAST]º
Return to the ªSELF-DIAG [CURRENT]º CONSULT-II screen
by pushing ªBACKº key of CONSULT-II and select ªSELF-
DIAG [CURRENT]º in ªSELECT DIAG MODEº. Touch
ªERASEº in ªSELF-DIAG [CURRENT]º mode.
NOTE:
If the memory of the malfunction in ªSELF-DIAG [PAST]º is
not erased, the User mode shows the system malfunction by
the operation of the warning lamp even if the malfunction is
repaired completely.
+ªTROUBLE DIAG RECORDº
The memory of ªTROUBLE DIAG RECORDº cannot be erased.
Without CONSULT-II
After a malfunction is repaired, return Diagnosis mode to User mode by switching the ignition ªOFFº for at
least 1 second, then back ªONº. At that time, the self-diagnostic result is cleared.
How to Perform Trouble Diagnoses for Quick
and Accurate Repair
A good understanding of the malfunction conditions can make troubleshooting faster and more accurate.
In general, each customer feels differently about a malfunction. It is important to fully understand the symp-
toms or conditions for a customer complaint.
INFORMATION FROM CUSTOMER
WHAT ........ Vehicle model
WHEN ....... Date, Frequencies
WHERE ..... Road conditions
HOW .......... Operating conditions, Symptoms
PRELIMINARY CHECK
Check that the following parts are in good order.
+Battery [Refer to EL section (ªBATTERYº) of Service Manual.]
+Fuse [Refer to EL section (ªFuseº, ªPOWER SUPPLY ROUTINGº) of Service Manual.]
+System component-to-harness connections
SRS701
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES Ð Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Trouble Diagnoses Introduction (Cont'd)
RS-3016
DIGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 3 (without CONSULT-II)
Inspecting SRS malfunctioning parts by using ªAIR BAGº
warning lamp Ð Diagnosis mode
NOTE:
SRS will not enter Diagnosis mode if no malfunction is
detected in User mode.
1. Turn ignition switch ªONº.
2. After ªAIR BAGº warning lamp lights for 7 seconds, turn igni-
tion switch ªOFFº within 1 second.
3. Wait more than 3 seconds.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 twice (Perform 3 times in total).
5. Turn ignition switch ªONº.
SRS is now in Diagnosis mode.
6. ªAIR BAGº warning lamp operates in Diagnosis mode as fol-
lows:
NOTE:
If SRS does not enter Diagnosis mode even though malfunction
is detected in User mode, check the battery voltage.
If the battery voltage is less than 9V, charge the battery. Then
go to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 5, page RS-3029.
If the battery voltage is OK, replace the diagnosis sensor unit.
No. ªAIR BAGº warning lamp flash pattern Ð Diagnosis mode Ð SRS condition
1
SRS333
VathroughVbare repeated.+Diagnosis
results (previ-
ously stored
in the
memory)
might not be
erased after
repair.
+Intermittent
malfunction
has been
detected in
the past.
Go to DIAG-
NOSTIC PRO-
CEDURE 7 (RS-
3032).
2
SRS341
VathroughVdare repeated.
VbÐ Driver and passenger air bag
and seat belt pre-tensioner
marker (For identifying driver,
passenger air bag and/or seat
belt pre-tensioners malfunction-
ing)
VdÐ Indicates malfunctioning part.
The number of flash varies with
malfunctioning part (0.5 sec.
ON and 0.5 sec. OFF is
counted as one flash.)The system is
malfunctioning
and needs to be
repaired.
3
SRS342-A
VathroughVfare repeated.
Vb,Vc,VdÐ Side air bag marker
(For identifying side
air bag malfunction-
ing)
VfÐ Indicates malfunctioning part.
The number of flash varies with
malfunctioning part (0.5 sec.
ON and 0.5 sec. OFF is
counted as one flash.)
SRS800
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES Ð Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Self-diagnosis (Cont'd)
RS-3024
6. Turn ignition switch ªONº. ªAIR BAGº warning lamp operates
in User mode. Compare ªAIR BAGº warning lamp operation
to the chart below.
NOTE:
If switching Diagnosis mode to User mode is required while
malfunction is being detected, by turning ignition switch as
follows:
1) Turn ignition switch ªONº.
2) After ªAIR BAGº warning lamp lights for 7 seconds, turn
ignition switch ªOFFº within 1 second.
3) Wait more than 3 seconds.
4) Repeat steps 1 to 3 twice (Perform 3 times in total).
5) Turn ignition switch ªONº.
SRS is now in User mode.
ªAIR BAGº warning lamp operation Ð User mode Ð SRS condition Reference item
MRS095A
No malfunction is
detected.
No further action is neces-
sary.
Ð
MRS096A
The system is malfunction-
ing and needs to be
repaired as indicated.Go to DIAGNOSTIC PRO-
CEDURE3 (RS-3024).
MRS097A
Air bag is deployed.
Seat belt pre-tensioner is
deployed.Go to COLLISION DIAG-
NOSIS (RS-3037).
Air bag fuse diagnosis
sensor unit or harness is
malfunctioning and needs
to be repaired.Go to DIAGNOSTIC PRO-
CEDURE 9 (RS-3036).
MRS098A
One of the following has
occurred and needs to be
repaired.
+Meter fuse is blown.
+ªAIR BAGº warning lamp
circuit has open or
short.
+Diagnosis sensor unit is
malfunctioning.Go to DIAGNOSTIC PRO-
CEDURE 10 (RS-3036).
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES Ð Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Self-diagnosis (Cont'd)
RS-3031
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 6 (Continued from
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 2)
Inspecting SRS malfunctioning record
Is it the first time for maintenance of
SRS?
Yes
cNo
ªSELF-DIAG [PAST]º
(which was previously
entered) is still retained in
memory.
Go to DIAGNOSTIC PRO-
CEDURE 4 (RS-3028).
Go to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 8
(RS-3032).
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 7 (Continued from
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 3) (
without
CONSULT-II)
Inspecting SRS malfunctioning record
Is it the first time for maintenance of
SRS?
Yes
cNo
Diagnosis results (previ-
ously stored in the
memory) might not be
erased after repair.
Go to DIAGNOSTIC PRO-
CEDURE 5, step 5 (RS-
3029).
GO TO DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 8
(RS-3032).Further inspection cannot be
performed without CONSULT-II.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 8 (with CONSULT-II)
Inspecting SRS intermittent malfunction by using CON-
SULT-II Ð Diagnosis mode
1. Turn ignition switch ªOFFº.
2. Connect CONSULT-II to data link connector.
3. Turn ignition switch ªONº.
4. Touch ªSTARTº.
SHIA0203E
SRS695
.
.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES Ð Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Self-diagnosis (Cont'd)
RS-3032
5. Touch ªAIR BAGº.
6. Touch ªSELF-DIAG [PAST]º.
7. If diagnostic codes are displayed on ªSELF-DIAG [PAST]º,
go to step 10.
If no malfunction is detected on ªSELF-DIAG [PAST]º, touch
ªBACKº and go back to ªSELECT DIAG MODEº.
8. Touch ªTROUBLE DIAG RECORDº.
NOTE:
With ªTROUBLE DIAG RECORDº, diagnosis results previ-
ously erased by a reset operation can be displayed.
SRS771
SRS697
SHIA0181E
SRS702
SRS697
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES Ð Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Self-diagnosis (Cont'd)
RS-3033
9. Diagnostic code is displayed on ªTROUBLE DIAG
RECORDº.
10. Touch ªPRINTº.
11. Compare diagnostic codes to the INTERMITTENT MAL-
FUNCTION DIAGNOSTIC CODE CHART, page RS-3034.
12. Touch ªBACKº key of CONSULT-II until SELECT SYSTEM
appears, then turn off CONSULT-II.
13. Turn ignition switch ªOFFº, then turn off and disconnect
CONSULT-II and both battery cables.
14. Repair the system as outlined by the ªRepair orderº in
INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION DIAGNOSTIC CODE
CHART, that corresponds to the self-diagnosis result. For
replacement procedure of component parts, refer to RS-3005
and ªRemoval and Installationº in RS section of Service
Manual (Pub. No. SM9E-D22BE0E) for details.
15. Go to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 4, page RS-3028.
INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION DIAGNOSTIC CODE CHART (ªSELF-DIAG [PAST]º or
ªTROUBLE DIAG RECORDº)
Diagnostic item Explanation Repair order
NO DTC IS DETECTED When malfunction is
indicated by the ªAIR
BAGº warning lamp in
User mode+Low battery voltage
(Less than 9V)+Go to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 4 (RS-
3028) after charging battery.
+No malfunction is detected.+Go to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 4 (RS-
3028).
DRIVER AIRBAG MODULE
[OPEN]+Driver air bag module circuit is open. (includ-
ing the spiral cable)1. Visually check the wiring harness connection.
2. Replace the harness if it has visible damage.
3. If the harness check is OK, replace the spiral
cable, diagnosis sensor unit and driver air
bag module. (Before disposing the driver air
bag module, it must be deployed.) DRIVER AIRBAG MODULE
[VB-SHORT]+Driver air bag module circuit is shorted to
some power supply circuit. (including the spi-
ral cable)
DRIVER AIRBAG MODULE
[GND-SHORT]+Driver air bag module circuit is shorted to
ground. (including the spiral cable)
AIRBAG MODULE
[SHORT]+Driver air bag module circuits are shorted to
each other.
ASSIST A/B MODULE
[VB-SHORT]+Front passenger air bag module circuit is
shorted to some power supply circuit.1. Visually check the wiring harness connection.
2. Replace the harness if it has visible damage.
3. If the harness check is OK, replace the diag-
nosis sensor unit and passenger air bag
module. (Before disposing the passenger air
bag module, it must be deployed.) ASSIST A/B MODULE
[OPEN]+Front passenger air bag module circuit is
open.
ASSIST A/B MODULE
[GND-SHORT]+Front passenger air bag module circuit is
shorted to ground.
ASSIST A/B MODULE
[SHORT]+Front passenger air bag module circuits are
shorted to each other.
SHIA0182E
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES Ð Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Self-diagnosis (Cont'd)
RS-3034