DTC 31-8x

DTC 31-8x (31-80 to 31-89, 31-8A to 31-8F): Short to Power in Driver's Side Airbag Inflator

Special Tools Required
- SRS inflator simulator 075AZ-T84011A
- SRS simulator lead E 07XAZ-S1AO2OO

1. Erase the DTC memory.
2. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and check that the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off.

Does the SRS indicator stay on, and is DTC 31-8x indicated?

YES - Go to step 3.

NO - Intermittent failure, system is OK at this time. Go to Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures. If another DTC is indicated, go to the DTC troubleshooting index.

3. Turn the ignition switch OFF. Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for 3 minutes.




4. Disconnect the floor wire harness 2P connector (A) from the driver's side airbag.
5. Connect the SRS inflator simulator (2 Ohm connector) and the simulator lead to the floor wire harness.
6. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
7. Erase the DTC memory.
8. Read the DTC.

Is DTC 31-8x indicated?

YES - Go to step 9.

NO - Short to power in the driver's side airbag inflator; replace the driver's side airbag.

9. Turn the ignition switch OFF. Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for 3 minutes.
10. Disconnect both seat belt tensioner 4P connectors.
11. Disconnect SRS unit connector B (28P) from the SRS unit. Do not disconnect the SRS simulator lead E from the floor wire harness 2P connector.
12. Disconnect the SRS inflator simulator from SRS simulator lead E.
13. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
14. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).




15. Check for voltage between each terminal of SRS simulator lead E and body ground. There should be 0.5 V or less.

Is the voltage as specified?

YES - Faulty SRS unit; replace the SRS unit.

NO - Short to power in the floor wire harness; replace the floor wire harness.