DTC 12-Bx

DTC 12-Bx (12-B0 to 12-B9,12-BA to 12-BF): Short to Ground in Front Passenger's Airbag Second 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 12-9x or 12-Bx 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 front passenger's airbag 4P connector (A) from the dashboard wire harness.
5. Connect the SRS inflator simulator (2 Ohm connectors) and the simulator lead to the dashboard wire harness.
6. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
7. Erase the DTC memory.
8. Read the DTC.

Is DTC 12-9x or 12-Bx indicated?

YES - Go to step 9.

NO - Short to ground in the front passenger's airbag first or second inflator; replace the front passenger's airbag.

9. Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for 3 minutes.
10. Disconnect SRS unit connector A (28P) from the SRS unit.
11. Disconnect the SRS inflator simulator from SRS simulator lead F.




12. Check resistance between each terminal of SRS simulator lead F and body ground. There should be an open circuit, or at least 1 MOhms.

Is the resistance as specified?

YES - Faulty SRS unit; replace the SRS unit.

NO - Short to ground in the dashboard wire harness; replace the dashboard wire harness.