Symptom Troubleshooting

Symptom Troubleshooting: Side airbag cutoff indicator stays on

Side airbag cutoff indicator stays on

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

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

6. Select BODY ELECTRICAL with the HDS.

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

Is DTC U0151 indicated?
YES - Troubleshoot DTC U0151. U0151

NO - Go to step 8.


8. Do the gauge control module self-diagnostic function. Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Does the side airbag cutoff indicator flash?
YES - Do the ODS unit initialization. ODS Unit Initialization If problem is still present, replace the seat-back cover/pad with equipped OPDS sensor. Front Seat-back Cover Replacement If problem is still present, replace the SRS unit. SRS Unit Replacement

NO - Faulty gauge control module; replace the gauge control module. Service and Repair