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Displaying and Reading Trouble Codes






Diagnostics Chart for On-board Diagnostic System











Trouble Code List






HOW TO READ TROUBLE CODES






ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC
When the airbag system is in functioning condition, the airbag warning light will remain on for 8 seconds and go out when the ignition switch is set to ON.
If there is any malfunction, the airbag warning light will either stay on or off continuously. In such cases, perform on-board diagnostic in accordance with the specified procedure to determine trouble codes.
1. Turn ignition switch ON (with engine OFF).
2. Connect DIAG. terminal (1) to No.1 terminal of diagnosis connector (2) located below lower cover.
3. Check in accordance with the trouble code indicated by the AIRBAG warning light, and record the trouble codes.
4. Turn the ignition switch "OFF" and remove the DIAG. terminal from No.1 terminal of diagnosis connector.
The AIRBAG warning light flashes a code corresponding to the faulty parts.
The long segment (1.2 sec on) indicates a "ten", and the short segment (0.3 sec on) indicates a "one".

1. AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON AFTER ABOUT 7 SECONDS.
1) Perform on-board diagnostic below.
2) Are trouble codes 4,12,13, 22, 34, 41, 42 or 43 indicated? Ref. to trouble code list. Record trouble codes. If "YES" proceed to step 4). If "NO" proceed to step 3).
3) Proceed with diagnostics and repair according to trouble code indicated then perform step 15).
4) If codes 4, 22, 34, 42 are indicated, proceed to step 5). If codes 4, 22, 34, 42 are not indicated, proceed to step 10).
5) If codes 12,13,41,43 are indicated, proceed to step 6). If codes 12,13, 41, 43 are not indicated, proceed to step 11).











6) Turn ignition switch "OFF" disconnect battery ground cable, and wail 20 seconds. Disconnect passenger side airbag module connector (AB9) to (AB1O). Connect test harness C connector (1C) to (AB9).






Connect airbag resistor to test harness C connector (3C). Remove lower cover panel and connect test harness C connector (1C) to (AB8) with airbag resistor attached to test harness C connector (3C). Connect battery ground cable and turn ignition switch "ON". Does airbag warning light go "OFF" alter about 7 seconds and remain off for more than 30 seconds?

See "NOTE:". If "YES" proceed to step 7). If "NO" proceed to step 3).

7) Turn ignition switch "OFF", disconnect battery ground cable, and wait 20 seconds. Connect passenger side airbag module connector (AB9) to (AB1O). Connect battery ground cable and turn ignition switch "ON". Does airbag warning light go "OFF" after about 7 seconds and remain off for more than 30 seconds?

See "NOTE:". If "YES" proceed to step 8). If "NO" proceed to step 13).






8) Turn ignition switch "OFF", disconnect battery ground cable, and wait 20 seconds. Connect connector (AB8) to (AB3). Remove driver side airbag module and connect test harness C connector (1C) to (AB7). Connect airbag resistor to test harness C connector (3C). Connect battery ground cable and turn ignition switch "ON". Does airbag warning light go "OFF" after about 7 seconds and remain off for more than 30 seconds?

See "NOTE:". If "YES" proceed to step 9). If "NO" proceed to step 14).

9) Turn ignition switch "OFF", disconnect battery ground cable, and wait 20 seconds. Replace with a new driver side airbag module. Proceed to step 15).






10) Turn ignition switch "OFF", disconnect battery ground cable, and wait 20 seconds. Remove lower cover panel and connect test harness C connector (1C) to (AB8) with airbag resistor attached to test harness C connector (30). Connect battery ground cable and turn ignition switch "ON". Does airbag warning light go "OFF" after about 7 seconds and remain off for more than 30 seconds?

See "NOTE:". If "YES" proceed to step 8). If "NO" proceed to step 3).






11) Turn ignition switch "OFF", disconnect battery ground cable, and wait 20 seconds. Disconnect passenger side airbag module connector (AB9) to (AB1O). Connect test harness C connector (1C) to (AB9). Connect airbag resistor to test harness C connector (3C). Connect battery ground cable and turn ignition switch "ON". Does airbag warning light go "OFF" after about 7 seconds and remain off for more than 30 seconds?

See "NOTE:". If "YES" proceed to step 12). IT "NO" proceed to step 3).

12) Turn ignition switch "OFF", disconnect battery ground cable, and wait 20 seconds. Replace with a new passenger side airbag module, then proceed to step 15).
13) Turn ignition switch "OFF", disconnect battery ground cable and wait 20 seconds. Replace with a new passenger side airbag module, then proceed to step 7).
14) Turn ignition switch "OFF" disconnect battery ground cable, and wait 20 seconds. Replace with a new combination switch, and install driver side airbag module. Connect battery ground cable and turn ignition switch "ON". Does airbag warning light go "OFF" after about 7 seconds and remain off for more than 30 seconds?

See "NOTE:". If "YES" proceed to step 16). If "NO" proceed to step 9).

15) Connect battery ground cable and turn ignition switch "ON". Does airbag warning light go "OFF" after about 7 seconds and remain off for more than 30 seconds?

See "NOTE:". If "YES" proceed to step 16). If "NO" proceed to step 1).

16) Perform clear memory procedure. If memory cannot be cleared, another trouble code exists. Return to step 1). If memory can be cleared, proceed to step 17).

17) END NOTE;
- Always remember to secure the green double locks before turning the ignition switch "ON".
- In some cases the airbag warning light will go "OFF" after about 7 seconds but will turn "ON" again within 30 seconds. In this case continue diagnostics with the basic diagnostics procedures or trouble code procedures.
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