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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSISPFP:00004
Trouble Diagnosis IntroductionNHS0000H
CAUTION:
Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed in this Ser-
vice Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or har-
ness connectors.
Do not 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-diagnostic results can be read by using “AIR BAG” warning lamp and/or CONSULT-lll.
The User mode is exclusively prepared for the customer (driver). This mode warns the driver of a system mal-
function 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-IlI are as follows:
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
Make sure that the following parts are in good order.
Battery (Refer to SC-4, "How to Handle Battery" .)
Fuse (Refer to SRS-13, "Wiring Diagram — SRS —/For Coupe" or SRS-19, "Wiring Diagram — SRS —/
For Roadster" .)
System component-to-harness connections
User mode Diagnosis mode Display type
“AIR BAG” warning lamp X X ON-OFF operation
CONSULT-lII — X Monitoring
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Trouble Diagnosis: “AIR BAG” Warning Lamp Does Not Turn OFFNHS0000R
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
1. CHECK THE DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG MODULE
Is air bag module deployed?
YES or NO
YES >> Refer to SRS-53, "COLLISION DIAGNOSIS" .
NO >> GO TO 2.
2. CHECK THE AIR BAG FUSE
Check 10A fuse [No.13, located in fuse block (J/B)].
Refer to PG-15, "
Fuse" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> GO TO 3.
3. CHECK AIR BAG FUSE AGAIN
Replace “AIR BAG” fuse and turn ignition switch ON.
Does the
“AIR BAG” fuse blow again?
YES >> Repair or replace main harness.
NO >>INSPECTION END
4. CHECK DIAGNOSIS SENSOR UNIT
With CONSULT-IlI
Is “AIR BAG” displayed on CONSULT-IlI?
YES or NO
YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> Visually check the wiring harness connection of diagnosis sensor unit. If the harness connection
check result is OK, replace diagnosis sensor unit.
5. CHECK HARNESS CONNECTION
Is harness connection between warning lamp and diagnosis sensor unit OK?
OK or NG
OK >> Replace diagnosis sensor unit.
NG >> Connect “AIR BAG” warning lamp and diagnosis sensor unit connector properly. If “AIR BAG”
warning lamp still does not go off, replace harness.
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Trouble Diagnosis: “AIR BAG” Warning Lamp Does Not Turn ONNHS0000S
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
1. CHECK “METER” FUSE
Check 10A fuse [No.14, located in fuse block (J/B)].
Refer to PG-15, "
Fuse" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> GO TO 2.
2. CHECK “METER” FUSE AGAIN
Replace 10A fuse [No.14, located in fuse block (J/B)] and turn ignition switch ON.
Does the meter fuse blow again?
YES >> Repair or replace the related harness.
NO >>INSPECTION END
3. CHECK HARNESS CONNECTION BETWEEN DIAGNOSIS SENSOR UNIT AND COMBINATION
METER
Disconnect diagnosis sensor unit connector and turn ignition switch ON.
Does “AIR BAG” warning lamp turn ON?
YES or NO
YES >> Replace diagnosis sensor unit.
NO >> Replace combination meter assembly.