11-Ax
SRS DTC Troubleshooting: 11-8x, 11-Ax
DTC 11-8x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F):
Short to Power in the Driver's Airbag First Inflator
DTC 11-Ax ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F):
Short to Power in the Driver's Airbag Second Inflator
Special Tools Required
- SRS Inflator Simulator 07SAZ-TB4011A
- SRS Simulator Lead J 070AZ-SNAA100
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 Testing and Inspection, and retest.
1. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode, then wait for 10 seconds.
3. Check for DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC 11-8x or 11-Ax 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), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.
5. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then wait at least 3 minutes.
6. Remove the access panel from the steering wheel, then disconnect the cable reel 4P connector (A) from the driver's airbag 4P connector.
7. Connect the terminals of SRS simulator lead J to the SRS inflator simulator (2 Ohms connectors), and then connect SRS simulator lead J to the cable reel 4P connector.
8. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
9. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.
10. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode, then wait for 10 seconds.
11. Check for DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC 11-8x or 11-Ax indicated?
YES -
Go to step 12.
NO -
Short to power in the driver's airbag first or second inflator; replace the driver's airbag Driver's Airbag Replacement, then clear the DTC.
12. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.
13. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then wait at least 3 minutes.
14. Remove the column covers Service and Repair.
15. Disconnect the dashboard wire harness 4P connector (A) from the cable reel 4P connector.
16. Connect the terminals of SRS simulator lead J to the SRS inflator simulator (2 Ohms connectors), and then connect SRS simulator lead J to the dashboard wire harness 4P connector.
17. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
18. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.
19. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode, then wait for 10 seconds.
20. Check for DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC 11-8x or 11-Ax indicated?
YES -
Go to step 21.
NO -
Short to power in the cable reel; replace the cable reel Service and Repair, then clear the DTC.
21. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.
22. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then wait at least 3 minutes.
23. Disconnect SRS unit connector A (39P) from the SRS unit.
24. Disconnect the SRS inflator simulator from SRS simulator lead J. Do not disconnect SRS simulator lead J from the dashboard wire harness 4P connector.
25. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
26. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.
27. Measure the voltage between each terminal of SRS simulator lead J 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 A (39P) and the SRS unit. Check the connection between the connector and the SRS unit. If the connection is OK, replace the SRS unit Service and Repair. If the DTC does not clear, replace the dashboard wire harness.
NO -
Short to power in the dashboard wire harness; replace the dashboard wire harness, then clear the DTC.