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1. DLC
2. Scan tool1. ªW/Bº wire terminal
AIR BAG SYSTEM 10B-23
TABLE D ± SDM CANNOT COMMUNICATE THROUGH THE SERIAL DATA CIRCUIT
(Page 2 of 2)
STEPACTIONYESNO
21) Check if communication is possible by
trying communication with other
controller (ECM (or PCM), ICM or ABS
controller).
2) Is it possible to communicate with other
controller?Go to step 3.Repair open in common
section of serial data circuit
(ªW/Bº wire circuit) used by
all controllers or short to
ground or power circuit
which has occurred some-
where in serial data circuit
(ªW/Bº wire circuit).
31) With ignition switch OFF, disconnect
SDM and ªLamp, DLC and Monitor
Coupler Groundº (ªEº) connector.
2) Check proper connection at ªW/Bº wire
terminal for DLC in ªEº connector.
3) If OK, then check resistance between
ªW/Bº wire terminal in ªEº connector and
ªA4º terminal of SDM connector.
4) Is resistance 1 or less?Substitute a known-good
SDM and recheck.Repair high resistance or
open in ªW/Bº wire circuit
(in air bag harness).
Fig. for STEP 1 Fig. for STEP 3
Special Tool
(A): 09932-76010
NOTE:
Upon completion of inspection and repair work, perform following items.
1) Reconnect all air bag system components, ensure all components are properly mounted.
2) Repeat ªAir Bag Diagnostic System Check Flow Tableº, referring to p.10B-11 to confirm that the trouble
has been corrected.
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STEERING WHEEL1. Paper
AIR BAG SYSTEM 10B-25
CODE 15 ± PASSENGER AIR BAG INITIATOR CIRCUIT RESISTANCE HIGH (Page 2 of 2)
NOTE:
Before executing items in this table, be sure to perform ªAir Bag Diagnostic Check Flow Tableº.
STEP
ACTIONYESNO
11) With ignition switch OFF, disconnect
passenger air bag (inflator) module
connector behind the glove box.
2) Check proper connection to passenger air
bag (inflator) module at terminals in ªBº
connector.
3) If OK then connect Special Tool (B) to
passenger air bag (inflator) module
connector disconnected at the step 1).
4) With ignition switch ON, is DTC 15 current?Go to step 2.1) Ignition switch OFF.
2) Replace passenger
air bag (inflator)
module.
21) With ignition switch OFF, disconnect SDM.
2) Check proper connection to SDM at
terminals ªA2º and ªA3º.
3) Release shorting bar in SDM connector by
inserting a piece of paper, referring to the
figure below.
4) If OK then measure resistance between ªA2º
and ªA3º terminals with connected Special
Tool (B).
5) Is resistance 2.9 or less?Substitute a known-
good SDM and recheck.Repair high resistance
or open in ªYº or ªY/Rº
wire circuit.
Fig. for STEP 1 and 2 Fig. for STEP 2
Special Tool
(A): 09932-76010
(B): 09932-75010
NOTE:
Upon completion of inspection and repair work, perform following items.
1) Reconnect all air bag system components, ensure all components are properly mounted.
2) Clear diagnostic trouble codes (refer to ªDiagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Clearanceº), if any.
3) Repeat ªAir Bag Diagnostic System Check Flow Tableº, referring to p.10B-11 to confirm that the trouble
has been corrected.
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AIR BAG SYSTEM 10B-27
CODE 16 ± PASSENGER AIR BAG INITIATOR CIRCUIT RESISTANCE LOW (Page 2 of 2)
NOTE:
Before executing items in this table, be sure to perform ªAir Bag Diagnostic Check Flow Tableº.
STEP
ACTIONYESNO
11) With ignition switch OFF, disconnect
passenger air bag (inflator) module
connector behind the glove box.
2) Check proper connection to passenger
air bag (inflator) module at terminals in ªBº
connector.
3) If OK then connect Special Tool (B) to
passenger air bag (inflator) module
connector disconnected at the step 1).
4) With ignition switch ON, is DTC 16
current?Go to step 2.1) Ignition switch OFF.
2) Replace passenger air
bag (inflator) module.
21) With ignition switch OFF, disconnect
SDM.
2) Check proper connection to SDM at
terminals ªA2º and ªA3º.
3) Release shorting bar in SDM connector
by inserting a piece of paper, referring to
the figure below.
4) If OK then measure resistance between
ªA2º and ªA3º terminals with connected
Special Tool (B).
5) Is resistance 1.7 or more?Substitute a known-
good SDM and recheck.Repair short from ªYº wire
circuit to ªY/Rº wire circuit or
from ªYº or ªY/Rº wire circuit
to other wire circuit.
Fig. for STEP 1 and 2 Fig. for STEP 2
Special Tool
(A): 09932-76010
(B): 09932-75010
NOTE:
Upon completion of inspection and repair work, perform following items.
1) Reconnect all air bag system components, ensure all components are properly mounted.
2) Clear diagnostic trouble codes (refer to ªDiagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Clearanceº), if any.
3) Repeat ªAir Bag Diagnostic System Check Flow Tableº, referring to p.10B-11 to confirm that the trouble
has been corrected.
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AIR BAG SYSTEM 10B-29
CODE 18 ± PASSENGER AIR BAG INITIATOR CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND (Page 2 of 2)
NOTE:
Before executing items in this table, be sure to perform ªAir Bag Diagnostic Check Flow Tableº.
STEP
ACTIONYESNO
11) With ignition switch OFF, disconnect
passenger air bag (inflator) module
connector behind the glove box.
2) Check proper connection to passenger
air bag (inflator) module at terminals in ªBº
connector.
3) If OK then connect Special Tool (B) to
passenger air bag (inflator) module
connector disconnected at the step 1).
4) With ignition switch ON, is DTC 18
current?Go to step 2.1) Ignition switch OFF.
2) Replace passenger air
bag (inflator) module.
21) With ignition switch OFF, disconnect
Special Tool (B) and SDM.
2) Measure resistance between ªA2º and
ªA10º terminals.
3) Is resistance 1 k or more?Substitute a known-good
SDM and recheck.Repair short from ªYº or
ªY/Rº wire circuit to ground.
Fig. for STEP 1 and 2 Fig. for STEP 2
Special Tool
(A): 09932-76010
(B): 09932-75010
NOTE:
Upon completion of inspection and repair work, perform following items.
1) Reconnect all air bag system components, ensure all components are properly mounted.
2) Clear diagnostic trouble codes (refer to ªDiagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Clearanceº), if any.
3) Repeat ªAir Bag Diagnostic System Check Flow Tableº, referring to p.10B-11 to confirm that the trouble
has been corrected.
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1. From ignition switch
2. ªAIR BAGº fuse in ªAIR BAGº fuse box
3. SDM
4. Passenger air bag (inflator) module: Shorting bar
: Air bag harness
10B-30 AIR BAG SYSTEM
CODE 19 ± PASSENGER AIR BAG INITIATOR CIRCUIT SHORT TO POWER CIRCUIT
(Page 1 of 2)
CAUTION:
When measurements are requested in this chart use specified digital multimeter with correct terminal
adapter from special tool (Connector test adapter kit).
When a check for proper connection is requested refer to ªIntermittent and Poor Connectionsº in this
section.
When an open in air bag wire harness, damaged wire harness, connector or terminal is found, replace
wire harness, connectors and terminals as an assembly.
DTC WILL SET WHEN:
The voltage measured at passenger air bag initiator circuit is above a specified value for specified time.
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AIR BAG SYSTEM 10B-31
CODE 19 ± PASSENGER AIR BAG INITIATOR CIRCUIT SHORT TO POWER CIRCUIT
(Page 2 of 2)
NOTE:
Before executing items in this table, be sure to perform ªAir Bag Diagnostic Check Flow Tableº.
STEP
ACTIONYESNO
11) With ignition switch OFF, disconnect
passenger air bag (inflator) module
connector behind the glove box.
2) Check proper connection to passenger
air bag (inflator) module at terminals in ªBº
connector.
3) If OK then connect Special Tool (B) to
passenger air bag (inflator) module
connector disconnected at the step 1).
4) With ignition switch ON, is DTC 19
current?Go to step 2.1) Ignition switch OFF.
2) Replace passenger air
bag (inflator) module.
21) With ignition switch OFF, disconnect
Special Tool (B) and SDM.
2) Measure voltage from ªA3º terminal to
body ground.
3) With ignition switch ON, is voltage 1 V or
less?Substitute a known-good
SDM and recheck.Repair short from ªYº or
ªY/Rº wire circuit to power
circuit.
Fig. for STEP 1 and 2 Fig. for STEP 2
Special Tool
(A): 09932-76010
(B): 09932-75010
NOTE:
Upon completion of inspection and repair work, perform following items.
1) Reconnect all air bag system components, ensure all components are properly mounted.
2) Clear diagnostic trouble codes (refer to ªDiagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Clearanceº), if any.
3) Repeat ªAir Bag Diagnostic System Check Flow Tableº, referring to p.10B-11 to confirm that the trouble
has been corrected.
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: Shorting bar
: Air bag harness
1. SDM
2. Contact coil assembly
3. Driver air bag (inflator) module
10B-32 AIR BAG SYSTEM
CODE 21 ± DRIVER AIR BAG INITIATOR CIRCUIT RESISTANCE HIGH (Page 1 of 2)
CAUTION:
When measurements are requested in this chart use specified digital multimeter with correct terminal
adapter from special tool (Connector test adapter kit).
When a check for proper connection is requested refer to ªIntermittents and Poor Connectionsº in
this section.
When an open in air bag wire harness, damaged wire harness, connector or terminal is found, replace
wire harness, connectors and terminals as an assembly.
DTC WILL SET WHEN:
The combined resistance of the driver air bag (inflator) module, contact coil assembly, harness wiring and connec-
tor terminal contact is above a specified value for specified time.
NOTE:
Before executing items in this table, be sure to perform ªAir Bag Diagnostic Check Flow Tableº.
STEP
ACTIONYESNO
11) With ignition switch OFF, disconnect contact
coil connector located near the base of the
steering column.
2) Check proper connection to contact coil at
terminals in ªCº connector.
3) If OK then connect Special Tool (B) to contact
coil connector disconnected at step 1).
4) With ignition switch ON, is DTC 21 current?Go to step 2.Go to step 3 on the
next page.
21) With ignition switch OFF, disconnect SDM.
2) Check proper connection to SDM at terminals
ªA6º and ªA7º.
3) Release shorting bar in SDM connector,
referring to the figure below.
4) If OK then measure resistance between ªA6º
and ªA7º terminals with connected Special Tool
(B).
5) Is resistance 3.5 or less?Substitute a known-
good SDM and
recheck.Repair high resistance
or open in ªGº or ªG/Rº
wire circuit.
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AIR BAG SYSTEM 10B-33
BASE OF COLUMN1. Paper
STEERING
WHEEL
CODE 21 ± DRIVER AIR BAG INITIATOR CIRCUIT RESISTANCE HIGH (Page 2 of 2)
STEPACTIONYESNO
31) With ignition switch OFF, disconnect Special
Tool (B) then reconnect contact coil connector
located near the base of the steering column.
2) Remove driver air bag (inflator) module from
steering wheel (Refer to SECTION 3C1).
3) Check proper connection to driver air bag
(inflator) module at terminals in ªDº connector.
4) If OK then connect Special Tool (B) to driver
air bag (inflator) module disconnected at step 2).
5) With ignition switch ON, is DTC 21 current?1) Ignition switch OFF.
2) Replace contact coil
assembly (Refer to
SECTION 3C1).1) Ignition switch OFF.
2) Replace driver air
bag (inflator)
module (Refer to
SECTION 3C1).
Fig. for STEP 1 and 2 Fig. for STEP 2
Fig. for STEP 3
Special Tool
(A): 09932-76010
(B): 09932-75010
NOTE:
Upon completion of inspection and repair work, perform following items.
1) Reconnect all air bag system components, ensure all components are properly mounted.
2) Clear diagnostic trouble codes (refer to ªDiagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Clearanceº), if any.
3) Repeat ªAir Bag Diagnostic System Check Flow Tableº, referring to p.10B-11 to confirm that the trouble
has been corrected.