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DTC 22-1

DTC 22-1: Open or Increased Resistance in Front Passenger's Seat Belt Buckle Tensioner

Special Tools Required
- SRS inflator simulator 07SAZ-TB4011A
- SRS simulator lead F 07XAZ-SZ3010

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 front passenger's seat belt buckle tensioner 4P connector (A) from the floor wire harness.
5. Connect the inflator simulator (2 ohm connectors) and the simulator lead F to the floor wire harness 4P connector.
6. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
7. Erase the DTC memory.
8. Read the DTC.

Is DTC 22 -1 indicated?

YES - Go to step 9.

NO - Open or increased resistance in the front passenger's seat belt buckle tensioner; replace the front passenger's seat belt buckle.

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




10. Disconnect both side airbag 2P connectors (A) and the driver's seat belt buckle tensioner 4P connector (B).




11. Disconnect SRS unit connector B (18P) from the SRS unit. Do not disconnect the simulator lead from the floor wire harness 4P connector.




12. Check resistance between the No. 2 and No. 11 terminals of SRS unit connector B (18P). There should be 2.0 - 3.0 ohm.

Is the resistance as specified

YES - Faulty SRS unit or poor contact at SRS unit connector B (18P) and at the SRS unit. Check the connection; if the connection is OK, replace the SRS unit.

NO - Open or increased resistance in the floor wire harness; replace the floor wire harness.