DTC 11-3

DTC 11-3: Short to Another Wire or Decreased Resistance in Driver's Side Airbag Inflator

Special Tools Required
- SRS inflator simulator 07SAZ-TB4011A
- SRS simulator lead E 07XAZ-S1A0200

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?

YES - Go to step 3.

NO - Intermittent failure, system is OK at this time. Go to Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures

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 (B).
5. Connect the inflator simulator (2 Ohm connector) and the simulator lead E to the floor wire harness 2P connector.
6. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
7. Erase the DTC memory.
8. Read the DTC.

Is DTC 11-3 indicated?

YES - Go to step 9.

NO - Short to another wire 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 the front passenger's side airbag 2P connector (A) and both seat belt buckle tensioner 4P connectors (B).
11. Disconnect the simulator lead from the floor wire harness 2P connector.




12. Disconnect SRS unit connector B (18P) from the SRS unit.




13. Check resistance between the No. 6 and No. 17 terminals of SRS unit connector B (18P). There should be an open circuit or at least 1 MOhm.

Is the resistance as specified?

YES - Faulty SRS unit; replace the SRS unit.

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