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SRS Symptom Troubleshooting - Side airbag cutoff indicator stays on

Side airbag cutoff indicator stays on

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 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. Make sure nothing is on the front passenger's seat.

2. Make sure the seat-back is dry.

3. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode, and see if the SRS indicator comes on.

Does the SRS indicator come on and stay on?

YES -

Go to the Symptom Troubleshooting "SRS indicator stays on, but no DTCs are stored, or cannot be read".�

NO -

Go to step 4.

4. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.

5. Check for body electrical DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC U0151 indicated?

YES -

Troubleshoot DTC U0151 U0151.�

NO -

Go to step 6.

6. Do the gauge control module self-diagnostic function Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview.

Does the side airbag cutoff indicator flash?

YES -

Do the ODS unit initialization ODS Unit Initialization, and retest. If the problem is still present, replace the seat-back cover/pad with equipped OPDS sensor Front Seat-Back Cover Replacement, and retest. If the problem is still present, replace the SRS unit SRS Unit Replacement.�

NO -

Faulty gauge control module; replace the gauge control module Service and Repair.�