DTC 34-8x

DTC 34-8x (34-80 to 34-89, 34-8A to 34-8F): Short to Another Wire or Decreased Resistance in Right Side Curtain Airbag Inflator

Special Tools Required
- SRS inflator simulator 07SAZ-TB4011A
- SRS simulator lead E 07XAZ-S1A0200
- SRS short canceller 070AZ-SAA0100

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 34-8x 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 right side curtain airbag 2P connector (A) from the side curtain airbag harness (B).
5. Connect the SRS inflator simulator (2 Ohms connector) and the simulator lead to the side curtain airbag harness.
6. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
7. Erase the DTC memory.
8. Read the DTC.

Is DTC 34-8x indicated?

YES - Go to step 9.

NO - Short in the right side curtain airbag inflator; replace the right side curtain airbag.

9. Turn the ignition switch OFF. Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for 3 minutes.
10. Disconnect SRS unit connector C (16P) from the SRS unit.
11. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
12. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
13. Disconnect the SRS inflator simulator from SRS simulator lead.




14. 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 C (16P) 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 side curtain airbag harness; replace the side curtain airbag harness.