DTC 87-32

DTC 87-31, 87-32: Side Airbag Cutoff Indicator Stays ON/OFF

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

Does the side airbag cutoff indicator go off and stay off?

YES - Intermittent failure, system is OK at this time. Go to Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures. Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures
If another DTC is indicated, Go to the DTC Troubleshooting Index. Diagnostic Trouble Code Descriptions

NO - Check the No. 3 (10 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box, then Go to step 3.

3. Turn the ignition switch OFF. Make sure nothing is on the front passenger's seat.




4. Disconnect the ODS unit harness 18P connector D from the ODS unit.
5. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).




6. Check for voltage between the No. 18 terminal of the ODS unit 18P connector D and body ground. There should be battery voltage.

Is there battery voltage?

YES - Faulty ODS unit or gauge control module; replace the ODS unit. If the problem is still present, replace the gauge control module

NO - Go to step 7.

7. Turn the ignition switch OFF.




8. Disconnect gauge control module connector C (40P) from the gauge control module.




9. Check resistance between the No. 18 terminal of the ODS unit 18P connector D and body ground. There should be an open circuit or at least 1 M Ohm.

Is the resistance as specified?

YES - Go to step 10.

NO - Short to ground in the ODS unit harness, floor wire harness, or dashboard wire harness; replace the faulty harness.




10. Check resistance between the No. 18 terminal of the ODS unit 18P connector D and the No. 32 terminal of gauge assembly connector C (40P). There should be 0-1.0 ohm.

Is the resistance as specified?

YES - Replace the gauge control module

NO - Open in the ODS unit harness, floor wire harness, or dashboard wire harness; replace the faulty harness.