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Trouble Diagnosis: “AIR BAG” Warning Lamp Does Not Turn OffEHS0016V
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 6
1. CHECK CONDITION OF AIR BAG MODULE
Inspect for any deployed air bag modules or seat belt pre-tensioners.
Are any air bag modules or seat belt pre-tensioners deployed?
Yes >> Refer to SRS-61, "COLLISION DIAGNOSIS" .
No >> GO TO 2.
2. CHECK THE AIR BAG FUSE
Check 10A fuse [No. 13, located in the fuse block (J/B)].
Refer to PG-4, "
POWER SUPPLY ROUTING CIRCUIT" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> GO TO 3.
3. CHECK AIR BAG FUSE AGAIN
Replace 10A fuse [No. 13, located in the fuse block (J/B)] and turn ignition switch ON.
Does the fuse blow again?
Yes >> Repair main harness.
No >> Inspection End.
4. CHECK AIR BAG DIAGNOSIS SENSOR UNIT
Connect CONSULT-II and touch “START”.
Is
“AIR BAG” displayed on CONSULT-II?
Yes >> GO TO 5.
No >> Visually inspect the air bag diagnosis sensor unit har-
ness connections. If the connections are OK, replace
the air bag diagnosis sensor unit. Refer to SRS-59,
"Removal and Installation" .
5. CHECK HARNESS CONNECTION
Check for loose connections between the combination meter and the air bag diagnosis sensor unit.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace air bag diagnosis sensor unit. Refer to SRS-59, "Removal and Installation" .
NG >> Properly connect the combination meter and air bag diagnosis sensor unit harness connectors. If
“AIR BAG” warning lamp still does not turn off, replace the wiring harness.
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Trouble Diagnosis: “AIR BAG” Warning Lamp Does Not Turn OnEHS0016W
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 7
1. CHECK METER FUSE
Check the 10A fuse [No. 14, located in the fuse block (J/B)].
Refer to PG-4, "
POWER SUPPLY ROUTING CIRCUIT" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> GO TO 2.
2. CHECK METER FUSE AGAIN
Replace 10A fuse [No. 14, located in the fuse block (J/B)] and turn ignition switch ON.
Does the fuse blow again?
Yes >> Repair the related harness.
No >> Inspection End.
3. CHECK HARNESS CONNECTION BETWEEN AIR BAG DIAGNOSIS SENSOR UNIT AND COMBINA-
TION METER
Disconnect the air bag diagnosis sensor unit harness connectors and turn ignition switch ON.
Does
“AIR BAG” warning lamp turn on?
Yes >> Replace the air bag diagnosis sensor unit. Refer to SRS-59, "Removal and Installation" .
No >> Check the combination meter ground circuits.
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DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE
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Removal and InstallationEHS0016X
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Do not attempt to repair or replace damaged direct-connect SRS component connectors. If a
driver air bag direct-connect harness connector is damaged, the spiral cable must be replaced.
Before servicing the SRS, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery cables and wait at
least 3 minutes.
When servicing the SRS, do not work from directly in front of air bag module.
1. Remove the left and right side lids and bolts.
2. Lift the driver air bag module from the steering wheel.
3. Disconnect the horn connector and air bag harness, then remove the driver air bag module.
For removal/installation of the direct-connect SRS connectors, refer to SRS-7, "Direct-connect SRS
Component Connectors" .
CAUTION:
When servicing the SRS, do not work from directly in front of air bag module.
1. Horn harness 2. Steering wheel hook 3. Inflator harness
4. Side lids RH/LH 5. Driver air bag module 6. Steering wheel
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Always place air bag module with pad side facing upward.
Do not insert any foreign objects (screwdriver, etc.) into air
bag module or harness connectors.
Do not disassemble air bag module.
Do not use old bolts after removal; replace with new bolts.
Do not expose the air bag module to temperatures exceed-
ing 90°C (194°F).
Replace the air bag module if it has been dropped or sus-
tained an impact.
Do not allow oil, grease or water to come in contact with the
air bag module.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
If driver air bag module is being replaced due to deployment, spiral cable must also be replaced. Refer to
SRS-48, "
SPIRAL CABLE" .
For removal/installation of the direct-connect SRS connectors, refer to SRS-7, "Direct-connect SRS Com-
ponent Connectors" .
After the work is completed, perform self-diagnosis to check that no malfunction is detected. Refer to
SRS-20, "
SRS Operation Check" .
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SPIRAL CABLE
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Removal and InstallationEHS0016Y
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Before servicing the SRS, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery cables and wait at
least 3 minutes.
When servicing the SRS, do not work from directly in front of air bag module.
1. Set the front wheels in the straight-ahead position.
2. Remove driver air bag module. Refer to SRS-46, "
Removal and Installation" .
3. Remove the steering wheel center nut.
4. Remove the steering wheel using Tool.
5. Remove the column cover upper and lower.
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1. Steering wheel 2. Lighting and turn signal switch 3. Wiper and washer switch
4. Spiral cable 5. Driver air bag module connector 6. Column cover upper
7. Column assembly 8. Column cover lower 9. Screw (Do not remove)
10. Screw
Tool number: A: J-1859A
B: J-42578
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6. Remove wiper washer switch connector, then pinch the tabs at
wiper and washer switch base and slide switch away from steer-
ing column to remove.
7. While pressing tabs, pull lighting and turn signal switch toward
driver door and disconnect from base.
8. Remove the screws, release the clip, and remove the spiral
cable.
CAUTION:
Do not disassemble spiral cable.
Do not apply lubricant to the spiral cable.
9. Remove the spiral cable connectors.
CAUTION:
With the steering linkage disconnected, the spiral cable may snap by turning the steering wheel
beyond the limited number of turns. The spiral cable can be turned counterclockwise about 2.5
turns from the neutral position.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Align spiral cable correctly when installing steering wheel. Make
sure that the spiral cable is in the neutral position. The neutral
position is detected by turning left 2.6 revolutions from the right
end position and ending with the knob at the top.
If equipped with VDC, refer to BRC-62, "Adjustment of Steering
Angle Sensor Neutral Position" for steering angle sensor adjust-
ment.
After the work is completed, perform self-diagnosis to make sure
no malfunction is detected. Refer to SRS-20, "
SRS Operation
Check" .
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