DTC 11-Ax

DTC 11-8x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Short to Power in Driver's Airbag First Inflator ('06-08 Models)

DTC 11-Ax ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Short to Power in Driver's Airbag Second Inflator ('06-08 Models)

Special Tools Required
- SRS inflator simulator 07SAZ-TB4011A
- SRS simulator lead F 07XAZ-SZ30100

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

1. Clear 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 11-8x or 11-Ax indicated?

YES - Go to step 3.

NO - Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Go to Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures. Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures If another DTC is indicated, troubleshoot the DTC.

3. Turn the ignition switch OFF. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then wait for 3 minutes.
4. Disconnect the driver's airbag 4P connector (A) from the cable reel.






5. Connect the SRS inflator simulator (2 ohms connectors) and simulator lead F to the cable reel.
6. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
7. Clear the DTC memory.
8. Read the DTC.

Is DTC 11-8x or 11-Ax indicated?

YES - Go to step 9.

NO - Short to power in the driver's airbag first or second inflator; replace the driver's airbag.

9. Turn the ignition switch OFF. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then wait for 3 minutes.
10. Disconnect the dashboard wire harness A 4P connector (A) from the cable reel.






11. Connect the SRS inflator simulator (2 ohms connectors) and simulator lead F to dashboard wire harness A.
12. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
13. Clear the DTC memory.
14. Read the DTC.

Is DTC 11-8x or 11-Ax indicated?

YES - Go to step 15.

NO - Short to power in the cable reel; replace the cable reel.

15. Turn the ignition switch OFF. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then wait for 3 minutes.
16. Disconnect SRS unit connector A (28P) from the SRS unit.
17. Disconnect the SRS inflator simulator from the SRS simulator lead.
18. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
19. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
20. Measure the 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 A (28P) and the SRS unit. Check the connection between the connector and the SRS unit. If the connection is OK, replace the SRS unit.

NO - Short to power in dashboard wire harness A; replace dashboard wire harness A.