Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Symptom Troubleshooting




SRS Symptom Troubleshooting - Side airbag cutoff indicator does not come on

Side airbag cutoff indicator does not come on

NOTE: If the SRS indicator also stays on, go to SRS indicator stays on, but no DTCs are stored, or cannot be read Symptom Troubleshooting - SRS Indicator Stays On, But No DTCs Are Stored, Or Cannot Be Read.

1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), then wait for 10 seconds.

2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and check that the side airbag cutoff indicator comes on for about 6 seconds.

Does the side airbag cutoff indicator come on?

YES -

Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.�

NO -

Go to step 3 Symptom Troubleshooting.

3. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

4. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

5. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

6. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the SRS unit. If it does not communicate, troubleshoot the DLC circuit, '07-09 models Testing and Inspection, '10-11 models Testing and Inspection.

7. Do the gauge control module self-diagnostic function Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview.

Does the side airbag cutoff indicator come on?

YES -

Faulty SRS unit; replace the SRS unit SRS Unit Replacement.�

NO -

Faulty gauge control module; replace the gauge control module Gauge Control Module Replacement.�