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DTC 11-91

DTC 11-91: Short to Ground in Driver's Airbag First Inflator ('05 Model)

DTC 11-B1: Short to Ground in Driver's Airbag Second Inflator ('05 Model)


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 11-91 or 11-B1 indicated?

YES - Go to step 3.

NO - Intermittent failure, system is OK at this time. Go to Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview If another DTC is indicated, go to the DTC Troubleshooting Index. Diagnostic Trouble Code Descriptions

3. Turn the ignition switch OFF. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, 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 simulator lead F to the cable reel.
6. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
7. Erase the DTC memory.
8. Read the DTC.

Is DTC 11-91 or 11-B1 indicated?

YES - Go to step 9.

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

9. Turn the ignition switch OFF. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, 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 simulator lead F to dashboard wire harness B.
12. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
13. Erase the DTC memory.
14. Read the DTC.

Is DTC 11-91 or 11-B1 indicated?

YES - Go to step 15.

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

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




18. Check resistance between each terminal of the SRS simulator lead and body ground. There should be an open circuit or at least 1 KOhm.

Is the resistance as specified?

YES - Faulty SRS unit or poor connection at SRS unit connector A (28P) and the SRS unit. Check the connection between the connector and the SRS unit. If the connection is OK, replace the SRS unit.

NO - Go to step 19.




19. Disconnect dashboard wire harness A 4P connector C403 from dashboard wire harness B connector C403.




20. Check resistance between each terminal of the SRS simulator lead and body ground. There should be an open circuit or at least 1 KOhm.

Is the resistance as specified?

YES - Short to ground in dashboard wire harness A; replace dashboard wire harness A.

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