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DTC 85-5x

DTC 85-4x, 85-5x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Internal Failure of the ODS Unit

DTC 85-63, 85-64: Internal Failure of the ODS Unit

NOTE:
- Before doing this troubleshooting procedure, review SRS Precautions and Procedures and General Troubleshooting information.
- An incorrect ODS unit can cause DTC 85-63.

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 85-4x, 85-5x, 85-63, or 85-64 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. 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 and retest. If the DTC is still Present, replace the SRS unit.