DTC 34-8x

DTC 34-8x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F):Short to Power in Right Side Curtain Airbag Inflator

Special Tools Required
- SRS inflator simulator 07SAZ-TB4011A
- SRS simulator lead E 07XAZ-S1A0200

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 34-8x 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 34-8x indicated?

YES - Go to step 9.

NO - Short to power 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 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. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
13. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).




14. Check for voltage between each terminal of the 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; 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.