Symptom Troubleshooting

SRS Symptom Troubleshooting - Side airbag cutoff indicator does not come on

Side airbag cutoff indicator does not come on

NOTE:

- If the SRS indicator also stays on, go to SRS indicator stays on, but no DTCs are stored.
- 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 SRS Unit Update, and retest.

1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), then wait for 10 seconds.

2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and check that the side airbag cutoff indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off.

Does the side airbag cutoff indicator come on?

YES -

Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Go to Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures.�

NO -

Go to step 3.

3. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC).

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

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

Does the side airbag cutoff indicator come on?

YES -

Faulty SRS unit; replace the SRS unit SRS Unit Replacement.�

NO -

Faulty gauge control module; replace the gauge control module Service and Repair.�