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DTC 87-32

DTC 87-32: Side Airbag Cutoff Indicator Stays ON/OFF

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 go off and stay off?

YES - Intermittent failure, system is OK at this time. Go to Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures.

NO - Go to step 3.

3. Turn the ignition switch OFF. Make sure nothing is on the front passenger's seat.




4. Disconnect the OPDS unit 8P connector D from the OPDS unit.
5. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).




6. Check for voltage between the No.3 terminal of the OPDS unit 8P connector D and body ground. There should be battery voltage.

Is there battery voltage?

YES - Faulty OPDS unit or gauge control module, replace the OPDS unit. If the DTC resets replace the gauge control module.

NO - Go to step 7.

7. Turn the ignition switch OFF.




8. Disconnect gauge control module connector B (18P) from the gauge control module.




9. Check resistance between the No.3 terminal of the OPDS unit 8P connector D and body ground. There should be an open circuit, or at least 1 MOhm.

Is the resistance as specified?

YES - Go to step 10.

NO - Short to ground in the OPDS unit harness, floor wire harness, or dashboard wire harness; replace the faulty harness.




10. Check resistance between the No.3 terminal of the OPDS unit 8P connector D and the No.12 terminal of gauge assembly connector B (18P). There should be 0 - 1.0 Ohm.

Is the resistence as specified?

YES - Replace the gauge control module.

NO - Open in the OPDS unit harness, floor wire harness, or dashboard wire harness; replace the faulty harness.