Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

DTC 2-3

DTC 2-3: Short to Another Wire or Decreased Resistance in Passenger's Airbag Inflator

Special Tools Required
- SRS inflator simulator 07SA2-TB4011A
- SRS simulator lead C 07TAZ-SZ5011A

1. Erase the DTC memory.
2. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and check that the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off.

Does the SRS indicator stay on?

YES - Go to step 3.

NO - Intermittent failure, system is OK at this time. Go to Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures.

3. Turn the ignition switch OFF, then disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for 3 minutes.




4. Disconnect the passenger's airbag 2P connector from the SRS main harness (A).
5. Connect the SRS inflator simulator (2 Ohm connector) and the simulator lead to the SRS main harness.
6. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
7. Erase the DTC memory.
8. Read the DTC.

Is DTC 2-3 indicated?

YES - Go to step 9.

NO - Short in the passenger's airbag; replace the passenger's airbag.

9. Turn the ignition switch OFF, then disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for 3 minutes.




10. Disconnect the driver's airbag 2P connector (A) and both seat belt tensioner 2P connectors (B).
11. Disconnect the special tool from the SRS main harness.




12. Disconnect the SRS unit 18P connector (A) from the SRS unit.




13. Check resistance between the No.10 and No.14 terminals of the SRS unit 18P connector. There should be an open circuit, or at least 1 MOhm.

Is the resistance as specified?

YES - Faulty SRS unit; replace the SRS unit.

NO - Short in the SRS main harness; replace the SRS main harness.