DTC 85-71

DTC 85-71, 85-78: ODS Unit does Not Initialize

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 85-71 or 85-78 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. Initialize the ODS unit.
4. 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 go off?

YES - The system is OK.

NO - Replace the ODS unit.