Symptom Troubleshooting

SRS Symptom Troubleshooting - Side airbag cutoff indicator stays on

Side airbag cutoff indicator stays on

NOTE: Before doing this troubleshooting procedure, find out if the vehicle was in a collision. If so, verify that all the required components were replaced with new components, of the correct part number, and that they were properly installed Service and Repair.

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 stay on, but no DTCs are stored, or cannot be read".�

NO -

Go to step 4.

4. Check for body electrical DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC B1187 indicated?

YES -

Troubleshoot DTC B1187 B1187.�

NO -

Go to step 5.

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

Does the side airbag cutoff indicator blink?

YES -

Do the ODS unit initialization Programming and Relearning, and retest. If the problem is still present, replace the seat-back cover/pad with equipped OPDS sensor, 4-door Front Seat-Back Cover Replacement (4-Door), 2-door Front Seat-Back Cover Replacement (2-Door), and retest. If the problem is still present, replace the SRS unit SRS Unit Replacement.�

NO -

Faulty gauge control module (tach); replace the gauge control module (tach) Gauge Control Module Replacement.�