Trouble Diagnoses Introduction
CAUTION:
+Do not use a circuit tester to check SRS harness connectors unless instructed to in this Service
Manual. SRS wiring harnesses except for ``SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER'' can be identi®ed with
yellow harness protector or yellow insulation tape before the harness connectors.
+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 ``AIR BAG'' warning lamp and/or CONSULT.
System Using CONSULT Using warning lamp
Seat belt pre-tensioner X Ð
Air bag Driver air bag X X
Front passenger air bag X X
The reading of these results is accomplished using one of two modes Ð ``User mode'' and ``Diagnosis mode''.
The User mode is exclusively prepared for the customer (driver). This mode warns the driver of a system
malfunction through the operation of the ``AIR BAG'' warning lamp.
The Diagnosis mode allows the technician to locate and inspect the malfunctioning part.
The mode applications for the ``AIR BAG'' warning lamp and CONSULT are as follows:
User mode Diagnosis mode Display type
``AIR BAG'' warning lamp X X ON-OFF operation
CONSULT Ð X Monitoring
DIAGNOSIS MODE FOR CONSULT
+``SELF-DIAG [CURRENT]''
A current Self-diagnosis result (also indicated by the warning lamp ¯ashes in the Diagnosis mode) is dis-
played on the CONSULT screen in real time. This refers to a malfunctioning part requiring repairs.
+``SELF-DIAG [PAST]''
Diagnosis results previously stored in the memory are displayed on the CONSULT screen. The stored
results are not erased until memory erasing is executed.
+``TROUBLE DIAG RECORD''
With ``TROUBLE DIAG RECORD'', diagnosis results previously erased by a reset operation can be dis-
played on the CONSULT screen.
+``ECU DISCRIMINATED NO.''
The diagnosis sensor unit for each vehicle model is assigned
with its own, individual classi®cation number. This number will
be displayed on the CONSULT 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 con®rming this classi®cation number on
the CONSULT screen.
For NISSAN MODEL Y61, the diagnosis sensor unit classi®ca-
tion numbers assigned are C2 (Hardtop models) and 27 (Mod-
els except Hardtop).
SRS504
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES Ð Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
RS-22
HOW TO ERASE SELF-DIAGNOSIS RESULTS
With CONSULT
+``SELF-DIAG [CURRENT]''
A current Self-diagnosis result is displayed on the CONSULT screen in real time. After the malfunction is
repaired completely, no malfunction is detected on ``SELF-DIAG [CURRENT]''.
+``SELF-DIAG [PAST]''
Return to the ``SELF-DIAG [CURRENT]'' CONSULT screen by
pushing ``BACK'' key of CONSULT and select ``SELF-DIAG
[CURRENT]'' in ``SELECT DIAG MODE''. Touch ``ERASE'' in
``SELF-DIAG [CURRENT]'' mode.
NOTE:
If the memory of the malfunction in ``SELF-DIAG [PAST]'' is not
erased, the User mode shows the system malfunction by the
operation of the warning lamp even if the malfunction is
repaired completely.
+``TROUBLE DIAG RECORD''
The memory of ``TROUBLE DIAG RECORD'' cannot be erased.
Without CONSULT
After a malfunction is repaired, return to User mode from Diagnosis mode by switching the ignition ``OFF'' for
at least 1 second, then back ``ON''. At that time, the problem code 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 problem. It is important to fully understand the symptoms
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 (``BATTERY'').]
+Fuse [Refer to EL section (``Fuse'', ``POWER SUPPLY ROUTING'').]
+System component-to-harness connections
SRS357
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES Ð Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Trouble Diagnoses Introduction (Cont'd)
RS-24
WORK FLOW
ACTION ITEMREFERENCE ITEM
Check in
Listen to customer complaints and requests.
Perform preliminary check.bPreliminary check (RS-24)
Check for any Service Bulletin.
Check air bag system operation by using ``AIR BAG'' warning lamp.
Ð User mode
Check seat belt pre-tensioner system operation by using a bulb.bSRS Operation Check
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 1
(RS-30)
cInspect malfunctioning part. Ð Diagnosis mode
Perform self-diagnosis using CONSULT.
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Perform self-diagnosis using ``AIR BAG'' warning lamp.bDIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 2:
Using CONSULT (RS-32)
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 6:
Using ``AIR BAG'' warning lamp
(RS-39)
Repair/Replace
NGFinal check Ð Diagnosis mode and User mode
CONSULT can only show one seat belt pre-tensioner malfunction as
self-diagnosis result at a time. Check self-diagnosis result with CON-
SULT whether other malfunctions are detected after repairing one
seat belt pre-tensioner malfunction.
OK
bDIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 3:
Using CONSULT (RS-34)
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 7:
Using ``AIR BAG'' warning lamp
(RS-40)
Check out
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSES Ð Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
How to Perform Trouble Diagnoses for Quick
and Accurate Repair (Cont'd)
RS-25
SRS Operation Check
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 1
Checking SRS operation by using ``AIR BAG'' warning lamp Ð
User mode
1. After turning ignition switch from ``OFF'' to ``ON'', ``AIR BAG''
warning lamp operates.
2. Compare ``AIR BAG'' warning lamp operation to the chart
below.
``AIR BAG'' warning lamp operation Ð User mode Ð SRS condition Reference item
MRS095A
No malfunction is
detected. No further action
is necessary.
Ð
MRS096A
The system has problem
and needs to be repaired
as indicated.Go to DIAGNOSTIC
PROCEDURE 2 or 6
(RS-32 or RS-39).
MRS097A
Air bag is deployed. Go to COLLISION
DIAGNOSIS (RS-45).
Air bag fuse, diagnosis
sensor unit or harness is
malfunctioning and needs
to be repaired.Go to DIAGNOSTIC
PROCEDURE 9 (RS-43).
MRS098A
One of the following has
occurred and needs to be
repaired.
+Meter fuse is blown.
+``AIR BAG'' warning
lamp circuit has open or
short.
+Diagnosis sensor unit is
malfunctioning.Go to DIAGNOSTIC
PROCEDURE 10 (RS-43).
NOTE:
If ``AIR BAG'' warning lamp operates differently from the
operations shown above, refer to ``AIR BAG'' warning lamp
operation Ð Diagnosis mode Ð,DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 6
(step 4), RS-39.
SRS466
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES Ð Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
RS-30
If no self-diagnostic failure is detected on ``SELF-DIAG [CUR-
RENT]'' even though malfunction is detected in SRS Operation
Check (User mode), check the battery voltage. If the battery volt-
age is less than 9V, charge the battery. Then go to DIAGNOSTIC
PROCEDURE 3, page RS-34. If the battery voltage is OK, go to
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 4, page RS-36, to diagnose the fol-
lowing cases:
+Self-diagnostic failure ``SELF-DIAG [PAST]'' (previously stored
in the memory) might not be erased after repair.
+The SRS system malfunctions intermittently.
8. Touch ``PRINT''.
9. Compare diagnostic codes to ``CONSULT DIAGNOSTIC CODE
CHART'', page RS-33.
10. Touch ``BACK'' key of CONSULT until ``SELECT SYSTEM''
appears in order to return to User mode from Diagnosis mode,
then turn off CONSULT.
11. Turn ignition switch ``OFF'', then disconnect CONSULT and
both battery cables.
12. Repair the system as outlined by the ``Repair order'' in ``CON-
SULT DIAGNOSTIC CODE CHART'', that corresponds to the
problem code. For replacement procedure of component parts,
refer to RS-12.
13. After repairing the system, go to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
3, page RS-34 for ®nal checking.
CONSULT can only show one seat belt pre-tensioner malfunc-
tion as self-diagnosis result at a time. Check self-diagnosis
result with CONSULT whether other malfunctions are detected
after repairing one seat belt pre-tensioner malfunction.
CONSULT DIAGNOSTIC CODE CHART (``SELF-DIAG
[CURRENT]'')
Diagnostic item ExplanationRepair order
``Recheck SRS at each replacement.''
NO SELF DIAGNOSTIC
FAILURE INDICATED.When malfunction is
indicated by the ``AIR
BAG'' warning lamp in
User mode+Low battery voltage
(Less than 9V)+Go to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 3 (RS-34)
after charging battery.
+Self-diagnostic fail-
ure ``SELF-DIAG
[PAST]'' (previously
stored in the
memory) might not
be erased after
repair.
+Intermittent problem
has been detected
in the past.+Go to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 4 (RS-36).
+No malfunction is detected.+Go to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 3 (RS-34).
AIRBAG MODULE
[OPEN]+Driver's air bag module circuit is open.
(including the spiral cable)1. Visually check the wiring harness connection.
2. Replace the harness if it has visible damage.
3. Replace the spiral cable.
4. Replace driver's air bag module. (Before disposal
of it, it must be deployed.)
5. Replace the diagnosis sensor unit.
6. Replace the harness. AIRBAG MODULE
[VB-SHORT]+Driver's air bag module circuit is shorted to
some power supply circuit. (including the spi-
ral cable)
AIRBAG MODULE
[GND-SHORT]+Driver's air bag module circuit is shorted to
ground. (including the spiral cable)
AIRBAG MODULE
[SHORT]+Driver's air bag module circuits are shorted to
each other.
SRS049
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES Ð Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Trouble Diagnoses with CONSULT (Cont'd)
RS-33
Diagnostic item ExplanationRepair order
``Recheck SRS at each replacement.''
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. Replace front passenger air bag module. (Before
disposal of it, it must be deployed.)
4. Replace the diagnosis sensor unit.
5. Replace the harness. 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.
DRIVE PRE-TENSIONER
[OPEN/VB-SHORT]+The circuit for the driver's pre-tensioner is
open or shorted to some power supply circuit.1. Visually check the wiring harness connections.
2. Replace the harness if it has visible damage.
3. Replace the driver's seat belt.
(Before disposing, it must be deactivated.)
4. Replace the diagnosis sensor unit.
5. Replace the harness. DRIVE PRE-TENSIONER
[GND-SHORT]+The circuit for the driver's pre-tensioner is
shorted to ground.
ASSIST
PRE-TENSIONER
[OPEN/VB-SHORT]+The circuit for the front passenger pre-ten-
sioner is open or shorted to some power sup-
ply circuit.1. Visually check the wiring harness connections.
2. Replace the harness if it has visible damage.
3. Replace the front passenger seat belt.
(Before disposing, it must be deactivated.)
4. Replace the diagnosis sensor unit.
5. Replace the harness. ASSIST
PRE-TENSIONER
[GND-SHORT]+The circuit for the front passenger pre-ten-
sioner is shorted to ground.
CONTROL UNIT+Diagnosis sensor unit is malfunctioning. 1. Visually check the wiring harness connections.
2. Replace the harness if it has visible damage.
3. Replace the diagnosis sensor unit.
4. Replace the harness.
* Follow the procedures in numerical order when repairing malfunctioning parts. Con®rm whether malfunction is eliminated
using the air bag warning lamp or CONSULT each time repair is ®nished. If malfunction is still observed, proceed to the next
step. When malfunction is eliminated, further repair work is not required.
CONSULT can only show one seat belt pre-tensioner malfunction as self-diagnosis result at a time. Check self-diagnosis
result with CONSULT whether other malfunctions are detected after repairing one seat belt pre-tensioner malfunction.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 3
Final checking after repairing SRS by using CONSULT Ð Diag-
nosis mode
1. After repairing SRS, connect both battery cables.
2. Connect CONSULT to Data link connector.
3. Turn ignition switch from ``OFF'' to ``ON''.
4. Touch ``START''.
SRS468
SRS046
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES Ð Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Trouble Diagnoses with CONSULT (Cont'd)
RS-34
5. Touch ``AIRBAG''.
6. Touch ``SELF-DIAG [CURRENT]''.
7. If no malfunction is detected on ``SELF-DIAG [CURRENT]'',
repair of SRS is completed.
If any problem code is displayed on ``SELF-DIAG [CURRENT]'',
the malfunctioning part is not repaired completely or another
malfunctioning part is detected. Go to DIAGNOSTIC PROCE-
DURE 2, page RS-32, and repair malfunctioning part com-
pletely.
8. Touch ``ERASE''.
NOTE:
Touch ``ERASE'' to clear the memory of the malfunction
(``SELF-DIAG [PAST]'').
If the memory of the malfunction in ``SELF-DIAG [PAST]'' is not
erased, the User mode shows the system malfunction by the
operation of the warning lamp even if the malfunction is
repaired completely.
9. Touch ``BACK'' key of CONSULT to ``SELECT DIAG MODE''
screen. Touch ``SELF-DIAG [PAST]''.
SRS074
SRS047
SRS049
SRS365
SRS050
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES Ð Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Trouble Diagnoses with CONSULT (Cont'd)
RS-35
10. Check that no self-diagnostic failure is detected on ``SELF-
DIAG [PAST]''.
NOTE:
Past malfunction for seat belt pre-tensioner system will not be
displayed on ``SELF-DIAG [PAST]''.
11. Touch ``BACK'' key of CONSULT until ``SELECT SYSTEM''
appears in order to return to User mode from Diagnosis mode,
turn off CONSULT, then disconnect CONSULT.
12. Turn ignition switch ``OFF''.
13. Go to ``SRS Operation Check'', page RS-30 to check SRS
operation by using ``AIR BAG'' warning lamp with User mode.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 4 (Continued from
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 2) (
with CONSULT)
Inspecting SRS malfunctioning record
Is it the ®rst time for maintenance of
SRS?
Ye s
cNo
Self-diagnostic failure
``SELF-DIAG [PAST]'' (pre-
viously stored in the
memory) might not be
erased after repair.
Go to DIAGNOSTIC PRO-
CEDURE 3, step 8 (RS-
34).
GO TO DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 5
(RS-36).
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 5
Inspecting SRS intermittent problem by using CONSULT Ð
Diagnosis mode
1. Turn ignition switch ``OFF''.
2. Connect ``CONSULT'' to Data link connector.
3. Turn ignition switch ``ON''.
4. Touch ``START''.
SRS062
SRS468
SRS046
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSES Ð Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Trouble Diagnoses with CONSULT (Cont'd)
RS-36