Side Airbag Cutoff Indicator Stays On

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.
- Before replacing the SRS unit, check the SRS unit software version with the HDS. If the software version is not the latest, update the SRS unit software Testing and Inspection, and retest.

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 check that the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off.

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" Symptom Troubleshooting.

NO -

Go to step 4.

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

5. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

6. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

7. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the SRS unit. If it does not communicate, troubleshoot the DLC circuit Testing and Inspection.

8. From the HDS Main Menu, select BODY ELECTRICAL, then select the desired MODE MENU.

9. Check for DTCs in the Gauge Menu with the HDS.

Is DTC B1187 indicated?

YES -

Troubleshoot DTC B1187 B1187.

NO -

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 Service and Repair, and retest. If the problem is still present, replace the SRS unit Service and Repair.