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DTC 44-Cx

DTC 44-Cx ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Faulty Power Supply to the Right Side Impact Sensor (first)

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 44-Cx 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 right side wire harness 2P connector (A) from the right side impact sensor (first).






5. Disconnect SRS unit connector C (28P) from the SRS unit.
6. Measure the resistance between the No. 15 terminal of SRS unit connector C (28P) and body ground. There should be an open circuit or at least 1 Mohms.






Is the resistance as specified?

YES - Go to step 7.

NO - Short to ground in the right side wire harness; replace the right side wire harness.

7. Measure the resistance between the No. 15 and No. 16 terminals of SRS unit connector C (28P). There should be an open circuit or at least 1 Mohms.






Is the resistance as specified?

YES - Faulty right side impact sensor (first) or SRS unit; replace the right side impact sensor (first). If the problem is still present, replace the SRS unit.

NO - Short in the right side wire harness; replace the right side wire harness.