Airbag System Diagnosis System

The vehicle's ECM uses CAN and conforms to ISO 14230 and ISO 9141-2 for communication protocol. The terminal arrangement of the DLC3 complies with ISO 15031-3 and meets the ISO 14230 and ISO 9141-2 format.

HINT:

If the display shows a communication error message when connecting the cable of the intelligent tester to the DLC3, turning the engine switch on (IG) and operating the intelligent tester, there is a problem on the vehicle side or tool side.

1. If communication is normal when the tool is connected to another vehicle, inspect the DLC3 on the original vehicle.
   
2. If communication is still not possible when the tool is connected to another vehicle, the problem is probably in the tool itself. Consult the Service Department listed in the tool's instruction manual.
   

Vibration method: When vibration seems to be the major cause.

HINT:

Perform the simulation method only during the primary check period (for approximately 6 seconds after the engine switch is turned on (IG)).

1. Slightly vibrate the part of the sensor considered to be the problem cause with your fingers and check whether the malfunction occurs.
   

   HINT:

   Shaking the relays too strongly may result in open relays.

2. Slightly shake the connector vertically and horizontally.
   

3. Slightly shake the wire harness vertically and horizontally.
   The connector joint and fulcrum of the vibration are the major areas to be checked thoroughly.
   

Primary check.

1. Turn the engine switch off. Wait for at least 2 seconds, then turn the engine switch on (IG). The SRS warning light comes on for approximately 6 seconds and the diagnosis of the airbag system (including the seat belt pretensioners) is performed.
   

   HINT:

   If trouble is detected during the primary check, the SRS warning light remains on even after the primary check period (for approximately 6 seconds) has elapsed.

Constant check.

1. After the primary check, the center airbag sensor assembly constantly monitors the airbag system for trouble.
   

   HINT:

   If trouble is detected during the constant check, the center airbag sensor assembly functions as follows:

   1. The SRS warning light comes on.
      
   2. The SRS warning light goes off, and then comes on. This blinking pattern indicates a source voltage drop. The SRS warning light goes off 10 seconds after the source voltage returns to normal.
      

Review.

1. When the airbag system is normal:
   The SRS warning light comes on only during the primary check period (for approximately 6 seconds after the engine switch is turned on (IG)).
   

2. When the airbag system has trouble:
   

   1. The SRS warning light remains on even after the primary check period has elapsed.
      
   2. The SRS warning light goes off after the primary check, but comes on again during the constant check.
      
   3. The SRS warning light does not come on when turning the engine switch from off to on (IG).
      

   HINT:

   The center airbag sensor assembly keeps the SRS warning light on if the airbag has been deployed.

Turn the engine switch on (IG), and check that the SRS warning light comes on for approximately 6 seconds (primary check).

Check that the SRS warning light goes off approximately 6 seconds after the engine switch is turned on (IG) (constant check).

HINT:

When any of the following symptoms occur, refer to the "Problem Symptoms Table" (Click here).

1. The SRS warning light comes on occasionally, after the primary check period has elapsed.
   
2. The SRS warning light comes on, but a DTC is not output.
   
3. The engine switch is turned from off to on (IG), but the SRS warning light does not come on.
   

Turn the engine switch on (IG), the passenger airbag OFF indicator will be ON/OFF depending on the conditions listed below.

HINT:

If the passenger airbag OFF indicator do not operate as specified in the following tables according to the manual cut off switch status, and the SRS warning light is off, no DTC will be output. Therefore, perform troubleshooting for "Trouble in passenger airbag OFF indicator" (See page ).

FUNCTION OF ACTIVATION PREVENTION MECHANISM

1. An activation prevention mechanism is built into the connector (on the center airbag sensor assembly side) of the airbag system squib circuit to prevent accidental airbag activation.
   

2. This mechanism closes the circuit when the connector is disconnected by bringing the short spring into contact with the terminals and shutting off external electricity of prevent accidental airbag activation.
   

RELEASE METHOD OF ACTIVATION PREVENTION MECHANISM

1. To release the activation prevention mechanism, insert a piece of paper with the same thickness as the male terminal (approximately 0.5 mm (0.020 in.)) between the terminals and the short spring to break the connection.
   





2. Refer to the illustrations on the next 3 pages concerning connectors utilizing the activation prevention mechanism and its release method.
   

   CAUTION:

   Never release the activation prevention mechanism on the squib connector even when inspecting with the squib disconnected.

   NOTICE:

   1. Do not release the activation prevention mechanism unless specially directed by the troubleshooting procedure.
      
   2. To prevent the terminal and the short spring from being damaged, always use a piece of paper of the same thickness as the male terminal.