Restraints - Air Bag Lamp ON/DTC's B1378/B1382 Set
Section Title: RestraintTSB No. TS 05 01158
Division: Automotive
Category: Technical
SUBJECT:
AIRBAG LIGHT ON; DTC B1378 (DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG RESISTANCE TOO HIGH) AND/OR DTC B1382 (PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG RESISTANCE TOO HIGH)
MODEL(S):
FORENZA SEDAN/WAGON, RENO (RQ420)
YEAR:
2005~2006
AFFECTED VIN(S):
~6K425022
CONDITION:
Airbag light is ON with DTC B1378 (Driver Side Airbag Resistance Too High)
and/or DTC B1382 (Passenger Side Airbag Resistance Too High) stored.
CAUSE:
Tension on the wire harness connector under the driver's or front passenger's seat could cause high resistance in the driver or passenger side airbag circuits.
CORRECTION:
Perform the troubleshooting procedures outlined in the service manual and inspect the airbag harness connectors under both the driver's and front passenger's seat for proper connection. Relocate both harnesses and secure them to the carpet under both seats with Velcro(R). See below.
PART(S) INFORMATION:
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
1. Move the front seats all the way forward and inspect the air bag harnesses from the rear of the seat. Be sure each harness is not wrapped around the heater duct.
2. Remove the indicated wire tie to release each harness.
3. After inspecting the connector, place the harness on the carpet in a position away from the heater duct and secure it with Velcro(R). It is best to secure the harness in the same area of the carpet where the harness exits from under the carpet. Place the 5 inch Velcro strip over the harness connector and carpet in the position shown. Do not re-tie the wire to the bottom of the seat.
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