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DTC 44-81

DTC 43-21, 43-81, 43-91, 43-B1: Internal Failure of the Left Side Impact Sensor (first)

DTC 44-21, 44-81, 44-91, 44-B1: Internal Failure of the Right Side Impact Sensor (first)

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 43-21, 43-81, 43-91, 43-B1, 44-21, 44-81, 44-91, or 44-B1 indicated?

YES - Replace the left or right side impact sensor (first). If the DTC returns, replace the SRS unit.

NO - Intermittent failure, system is OK at this time. Go to Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures. Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures If another DTC is indicated, go to the DTC Troubleshooting Index. Diagnostic Trouble Code Descriptions