Airbag System

Code No.15, 16 Safing impact sensor system

[Explanation]

These codes are output when the resistance value between the safing impact sensor terminals in the SRS-ECU is out of the normal range.

The probable causes of trouble associated with the respective code Nos. are as follows. (Refer to the chart 1.)


Probable cause of trouble

SRS-ECU out of order

CHART 1

Code No. - Probable cause of trouble

15 - Safing impact sensor short-circuited

16 - Safing impact sensor open-circuited


Caution

After the ignition switch has been placed at the LOCK position and the negative (-) terminal of the battery has been disconnected, wait for more than 60 seconds before starting work. Wind a tape around the disconnected (-) terminal for insulation.

Since a defective safing impact sensor in the SRS-ECU is suspected, replace the SRS-ECU.