Symptom Troubleshooting

SRS Symptom Troubleshooting - Side airbag cutoff indicator stays on

Side airbag cutoff indicator stays on

1. Make sure nothing is on the front passenger's seat.

2. Make sure the seat-back is dry.

3. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and see if the SRS indicator comes on.

Does the SRS indicator come on and stay on?

YES -

Go to the Symptom Troubleshooting "SRS indicator stays on, but no DTCs are stored, or cannot be read".�

NO -

Go to step 4.

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

5. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the SRS unit. If it does not, troubleshoot the DLC circuit Testing and Inspection.

6. Select Body Electrical status with the HDS.

7. Check for DTCs in the Gauge Menu with the HDS.

Is DTC B1187 indicated?

YES -

DTC B1187 troubleshoot.�

NO -

Go to step 8.

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

Does the side airbag cutoff indicator flash?

YES -

Go to step 9.

NO -

Faulty gauge control module; replace the gauge control module Service and Repair.�

9. Do the OPDS/ODS unit initialization.

- '07 model: OPDS unit OPDS Unit Initialization
- '08-10 models: ODS unit Programming and Relearning

Does the side airbag cutoff indicator flash?

YES -

Replace the seat-back cover/pad with equipped OPDS sensor Front Seat-back Cover Replacement.�

NO -

The system is OK.�