Side Airbag Cutoff Indicator Does Not Come On

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

Side airbag cutoff indicator does not come 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.
- If the SRS indicator also stays on, go to SRS indicator stays on, but no DTCs are stored SRS Indicator Does Not Come On.

1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), and 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.

Does the side airbag cutoff indicator come on?

YES -

Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.

NO -

Go to step 3.

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

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

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

6. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the SRS unit. If it does not communicate, go to the DLC circuit troubleshooting Testing and Inspection.

7. Do the gauge control module self-diagnostic function Testing and Inspection.

Does the side airbag cutoff indicator blink?

YES -

Faulty SRS unit; replace the SRS unit Service and Repair.

NO -

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