DTC 33-1x

DTC 33-1x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Open in Left 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 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 33-1x 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, troubleshoot the DTC.

3. Turn the ignition switch OFF. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then wait for 3 minutes.
4. Disconnect the side curtain airbag harness 2P connector (A) from the left 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. Clear the DTC memory.
8. Read the DTC.

Is DTC 33-1x indicated?

YES - Go to step 9.

NO - Open in the left side curtain airbag; replace the left side curtain airbag.

9. Turn the ignition switch OFF. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then 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. Measure the resistance between the terminals of the SRS simulator lead. There should be 1.0 ohm, or less.






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 - Open in the side curtain airbag harness; replace the side curtain airbag harness.