32-8x

SRS DTC Troubleshooting: 32-8x

DTC 32-8x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F):

Short to Power in the Front Passenger's Side Airbag Inflator

Special Tools Required

- SRS Inflator Simulator 07SAZ-TB4011A
- SRS Simulator Lead L 070AZ-SNAA300

NOTE:

- Before doing this troubleshooting procedure, find out if the vehicle was in a collision. If so, verify that all the required components were replaced with new components, of the correct part number, and that they were properly installed Service and Repair.
- Before doing this troubleshooting procedure, review SRS Precautions and Procedures Service and Repair, General Troubleshooting Information Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes, and Battery Terminal Disconnection and Reconnection Procedures.
- Before replacing the SRS unit, check the SRS unit software version with the HDS. If the software version is not the latest, update the SRS unit software SRS Unit Update, and retest.

1. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.

2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), then wait for 10 seconds.

3. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC 32-8x indicated?

YES -

Go to step 4.

NO -

Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Go to Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures. If another DTC is indicated, troubleshoot the DTC.�

4. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

5. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then wait at least 3 minutes.

6. Disconnect the right side wire harness 2P connector (A) from the front passenger's side airbag connector (B).





7. Connect the terminals of SRS simulator lead L to the SRS inflator simulator (2 Ohms connectors), and then connect the SRS simulator lead L to the right side wire harness.

8. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.

9. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.

10. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), then wait for 10 seconds.

11. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC 32-8x indicated?

YES -

Go to step 12.

NO -

Short to power in the front passenger's side airbag inflator; replace the front passenger's side airbag Side Airbag Replacement, then clear the DTC.�

12. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

13. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then wait at least 3 minutes.

14. Disconnect SRS unit connector B (39P) from the SRS unit.

15. Disconnect the SRS inflator simulator from the SRS simulator lead L. Do not disconnect the SRS simulator lead L from the right side wire harness.

16. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.

17. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

18. Measure the voltage between the black terminals of the SRS simulator lead L (A) and body ground individually. There should be less than 0.2 V.





Is the voltage as specified?

YES -

Faulty SRS unit or poor connection at SRS unit connector B (39P) and the SRS unit. Check the connection; if the connection is OK, replace the SRS unit SRS Unit Replacement. If the DTC does not clear, replace the right side wire harness.�

NO -

Short to power in the right side wire harness; replace the right side wire harness, then clear the DTC.�