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DTC 11-8x

DTC 11-8x (11-80 to 11-89,11-8A to 11-8F): Short to Power in Driver's Airbag First Inflator

Special Tools Required
- SRS inflator simulator 07SAZ-TB4011A
- SRS simulator lead F 07XAZ-SZ30100

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 11-8x or 11-Ax 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 driver's airbag 4P connector (A) from the cable reel.
5. Connect the SRS inflator simulator (2 Ohms connectors) and the simulator lead to the cable reel.
6. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
7. Erase the DTC memory.
8. Read the DTC.

Is DTC 11-8x or 11-Ax indicated?

YES - Go to step 9.

NO - Short to power in the driver's airbag first or second inflator; replace the driver's airbag.

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




10. Disconnect the dashboard wire harness 4P connector (A) from the cable reel.
11. Connect the SRS inflator simulator (2 Ohms connectors) and the simulator lead to the dashboard wire harness.
12. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
13. Erase the DTC memory.
14. Read the DTC.

Is DTC 11-8x or 11-Ax indicated?

YES - Go to step 15.

NO - Short to power in the cable reel; replace the cable reel.

15. Turn the ignition switch OFF. Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for 3 minutes.
16. Disconnect SRS unit connector A (28P) from the SRS unit.
17. Disconnect the SRS inflator simulator from SRS simulator lead F.
18. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
19. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).




20. Check for voltage between each terminal of SRS simulator lead F 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 dashboard wire harness; replace the dashboard wire harness.