DTC 32-8x

DTC 32-8x (32-80 to 32-89, 32-8A to 32-8F): Short to Power in Front Passenger'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, and is DTC 32-8x 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 battery negative cable, and wait for 3 minutes.




4. Disconnect the floor wire harness 2P connector (A) from the front passenger's side airbag (B).
5. Connect the SRS inflator simulator (2 Ohms connector) and the simulator lead to the floor wire harness.
6. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
7. Erase the DTC memory.
8. Read the DTC .

Is DTC 32-8x indicated?

YES - Go to step 9.

NO - Short to power in the front passenger's side airbag inflator; replace the front passenger's side airbag.

9. Turn the ignition switch OFF. Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for 3 minutes.
10. Disconnect both seat belt tensioner 4P connectors
11. Disconnect SRS unit connector B (28P) from the SRS unit
12. Disconnect the SRS inflator simulator from SRS simulator lead.
13. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
14. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).




15. Check for voltage between each terminal of SRS simulator lead and body ground. There should be 0.5 V or less.

Is the voltage as specified?

YES - Faulty SRS unit or poor connection at SRS unit connector B (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 - Short to power in the floor wire harness; replace the floor wire harness.