Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

56-xx




SRS DTC Troubleshooting: 51-xx, 52-xx, 53-xx, 54-xx, 55-xx, 56-xx

DTC 51-xx, 52-xx, 53-xx, 54-xx, 55-xx, 56-xx ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F):

Internal Failure of the SRS Unit

NOTE:

- Before troubleshooting any of these DTCs, check the battery/system voltage and battery cable connections Testing and Inspection. If the voltage is low, repair the charging system, test and charge or replace the battery before troubleshooting the SRS. If the battery/system voltage is now OK, ask the customer if the battery ever went dead or if the engine was started and run with the battery in a low state of change. A dead battery may trigger one or more of these DTCs.
- Before doing this troubleshooting procedure, review SRS Precautions and Procedures Service and Repair and General Troubleshooting Information Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

1. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.

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

3. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC 51-xx, 52-xx, 53-xx, 54-xx, 55-xx, or 56-xx indicated?

YES -

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

NO -

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