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Side Airbag Cutoff Indicator Does Not Come on

Side airbag cutoff indicator does not come on

NOTE: If the SRS indicator also stays on, go to SRS indicator stays on, but no DTCs are stored.

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and check if the side airbag cutoff indicator comes on for about 6 seconds.

Does the side airbag cutoff indicator come on?

YES - Go to the Symptom Troubleshooting "SRS indicator stays on, but no DTCs are stored".

NO - Go to step 2.

2. Connect the HDS to the DLC.
3. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the SRS unit. If it does not, troubleshoot the DLC circuit.
4. Do the gauge control module self diagnostic function with the HDS.

Does the side airbag cutoff indicator come on?

YES - Faulty SRS unit; replace the SRS unit.

NO - Faulty gauge control module; replace the gauge control module.