Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Open In P/T Squib (D Seat Side) Circuit

DTC 73 OPEN IN P/T SQUIB (D SEAT SIDE) CIRCUIT

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION


DTC Detecting Condition:




The P/T squib (D seat side) circuit consists of the airbag ECU assy and the front seat outer belt assy LH. This circuit instructs the SRS to deploy when deployment conditions are met.

DTC B1901 is recorded when an open circuit is detected in the P/T squib (D seat side) circuit.

Wiring Diagram:






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INSPECTION PROCEDURE

CAUTION
: Be sure to perform the following procedures before troubleshooting to avoid unexpected airbag deployment.
a. Turn the power switch off.
b. Disconnect the negative (-) terminal cable from the battery, and wait for at least 90 seconds.
c. Disconnect the connectors from the airbag ECU assy.
d. Disconnect the connectors from the horn button assy.
e. Disconnect the connectors from the front passenger airbag assy.
f. Disconnect the connector from the front seat airbag assy LH.
g. Disconnect the connector from the front seat airbag assy RH.
h. Disconnect the connector from the curtain shield airbag assy LH.
i. Disconnect the connector from the curtain shield airbag assy RH.
j. Disconnect the connector from the front seat outer belt assy LH.
k. Disconnect the connector from the front seat outer belt assy RH.

HINT:
- Perform the simulation method by selecting the check mode with the hand-held tester.
- After selecting the check mode, perform the simulation method by wiggling each connector of the airbag system or driving the vehicle on a city or rough road.