Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

DTC Troubleshooting




SRS DTC Troubleshooting: 34-11

DTC 34-11:

Short to Another Wire in the Right Side Curtain Airbag Inflator (4-door)

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.
- Before doing this troubleshooting procedure, review SRS Precautions and Procedures Service and Repair, General Troubleshooting Information Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes, and Battery Terminal Disconnection and Reconnection Procedures.

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 34-11 indicated?

YES -

Go to step 4.

NO -

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

4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC 21-11, 22-11, 31-11, 32-11, or 33-11 indicated with DTC 34-11?

YES -

Go to step 5.

NO -

Short to another wire in the SRS floor wire harness; replace the SRS floor wire harness, then clear the DTC.

5. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

6. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then wait at least 3 minutes.

7. Disconnect SRS unit connector B (39P) from the SRS unit.

8. Check for continuity between the terminals of SRS unit connector B (39P) according to the table.









Is there continuity?

YES -

Short to another wire in the SRS floor wire harness; replace the SRS floor wire harness, then clear the DTC.

NO -

Faulty SRS unit or poor connection at SRS unit connector B (39P) and the SRS unit. Check the connection; if the connection is OK, replace the SRS unit Service and Repair. If the DTC does not clear, replace the SRS floor wire harness.