Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

71-2x




SRS DTC Troubleshooting: 71-2x

DTC 71-2x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F):

Short in the Driver's Seat Position Sensor

NOTE: Before doing this troubleshooting procedure, review SRS Precautions and Procedures, General Troubleshooting Information Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes, and Battery Terminal Disconnection and Reconnection Procedures.

1. Clear the DTC memory.

2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), then wait for 10 seconds.

3. Read the DTC.

Is DTC 71-2x indicated?

YES -

Go to step 4.

NO -

Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Go to Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures. If another DTC is indicated, troubleshoot the DTC.�

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

5. Disconnect the driver's seat position sensor harness 2P connector (A) from the driver's seat position sensor Locations.






6. Clear the DTC memory.

7. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), then wait for 10 seconds.

8. Read the DTC.

Is DTC 71-2x indicated?

YES -

Go to step 9.

NO -

Faulty driver's seat position sensor; replace the driver's seat position sensor Service and Repair, then clear the DTC.�

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

10. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then wait at least 3 minutes.

11. Disconnect both front seat belt tensioner 4P connectors.

12. Disconnect SRS unit connector B (28P) from the SRS unit.

13. Measure the resistance between SRS unit connector B (28P) terminals No. 5 and No. 6. There should be an open circuit or at least 1 MOhms.





Is the resistance as specified?

YES -

Go to step 14.

NO -

Short to another wire in the floor wire harness or the driver's seat position sensor harness; replace the faulty harness, then clear the DTC.�

14. Measure the resistance between body ground and SRS unit connector B (28P) terminals No. 5 and No. 6 individually. There should be an open circuit or at least 1 MOhms.





Is the resistance as specified?

YES -

Faulty driver's seat position sensor or SRS unit; replace the driver's seat position sensor Service and Repair, then clear the DTC, and retest. If the DTC is still present, replace the SRS unit SRS Unit Replacement.�

NO -

Short to ground in the floor wire harness or the driver's seat position sensor harness; replace the faulty harness, then clear the DTC.�