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DTC 46

DIAGNOSIS:
- Side airbag harness (LH) is faulty.
- Airbag control module is faulty.

CAUTION: Before performing diagnostics on airbag system, turn ignition switch "OFF", disconnect battery ground cable and then wait at least 20 seconds.

5P1: SIDE AIRBAG MODULE INSPECTION
1. Disconnect connector (AB21) from ELR with pretensioner on LH side.
2. Disconnect connector (AB19) and (AB20), and then connect connector (AB19) and test harness F connector (1F).
3. Connect test harness F connector (3F) and air bag resistor.
4. Connect battery ground cable and then turn ignition switch ON.

CHECK: Does the airbag warning light come on?

YES: Replace front seat with side airbag module (LH).

NO: Go to step 5P2.

5P2: SIDE AIRBAG HARNESS (LH) INSPECTION
1. Turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect battery ground cable and then wait at least 20 seconds.
2. Disconnect test harness F and airbag resistor.
3. Disconnect connector (AB17) from airbag control module and connect it to test harness I or I2 connector (1I).
4. Connect battery ground cable and turn ignition switch ON. (engine off)




5. Measure voltage across connector (3I) terminal and chassis ground.

CHECK: Is the voltage less than 1 V?

YES: Replace airbag control module.

NO: Go to step 5P3.

5P3: SIDE AIRBAG HARNESS (LH) INSPECTION




Measure voltage across connector (3I) terminal and chassis ground.

CHECK: Is the voltage less than 1 V?

YES: Replace airbag control module.

NO: Replace side airbag harness (LH).