DTC 34-3x

DTC 34-3x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F):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

NOTE: Before doing this troubleshooting procedure, review SRS Precautions and Procedures.

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 34-3x indicated?

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. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait for 3 minutes.




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

Is DTC 34-3x indicated?

YES - Go to step 9.

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

9. Turn the ignition switch OFF. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait for 3 minutes
10. Disconnect the SRS unit connector C (16P) from the SRS unit.
11. Disconnect the SRS inflator simulator from the SRS simulator lead. Do not disconnect the simulator lead from the side curtain airbag harness 2P connector.
12. Connect the SRS short canceller (070AZ-SAA0100) to the No. 13 and No. 14 terminals of SRS unit connector C (16P).




13. Check resistance between the terminals of the SRS simulator lead. There should be an open circuit (ohmmeter reads OL) or at least 1 Mohm.

Is the resistance as specified?

YES - Faulty SRS unit or poor connection at SRS unit connector C (16P) and the SRS unit. Check the connection; if the connection is OK, replace the SRS unit.

NO - Short in the side curtain airbag harness; replace the side curtain airbag harness.