DTC 87-32

DTC 87-32: Side Air-bag Cutoff Indicator Stays On

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 Failure. If another DTC is indicated, go to the DTC troubleshooting index.

3. Turn the ignition switch OFF. Make sure nothing is on the front passenger's seat.




4. Disconnect the OPDS unit harness 8P connector (A) from the OPDS unit.
5. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).




6. Check for voltage between the No. 3 terminal of the OPDS unit harness 8P connector and body ground. There should be battery voltage.

Is there battery voltage?

YES - Faulty OPDS unit; replace the OPDS unit.

NO - Go to step 7.

7. Turn the ignition switch OFF.




8. Disconnect gauge control module connector B (22P) from the gauge control module.




9. Check resistance between the No. 3 terminal of the OPDS unit harness 8P connector and body ground. There should be an open circuit or at least 1 Mohms.

Is the resistance as specified?

YES - Replace the gauge control module.

NO - Short to ground in the OPDS unit harness, floor wire harness, or dashboard wire harness; replace the faulty harness.