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DTC 87-32

DTC 87-31, 87-32: Side Airbag Cutoff Indicator Stays ON/OFF

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. Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures If another DTC is indicated, go to the DTC Troubleshooting Index. Diagnostic Trouble Code Descriptions

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. Remove the gauge control module. Disconnect the gauge control module connector A (20P) 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 Mohm.

Is the resistance as specified?

YES - Go to step 10.

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




10. Check the resistance between the No. 3 terminal of the OPDS unit harness 8P connector and the No. 11 terminal of gauge control module connector A (20P). There should be 0 - 1.0 ohm.

Is the resistance as specified?

YES - Intermittent failure, system is OK at this time. Go to Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures. Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures

NO - Open in the OPDS unit harness, right side wire harness, or dashboard wire harness A; replace the faulty harness.