DTC 33-9x

DTC 33-9x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Short to Ground in Left Side Curtain Airbag Inflator

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

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 33-9x 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 left side curtain airbag.
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 33-9x indicated?

YES - Go to step 9.

NO - Short to ground in the left side curtain airbag inflator; replace the left 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. Check resistance between each terminal of the SRS simulator lead and body ground. 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 to ground in the side curtain airbag harness; replace the side curtain airbag harness.