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DTC 53-xx

DTC 51-xx, 52-xx, 53-xx, 54-xx, 55-xx, 57-xx ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Internal Failure of the SRS unit

NOTE:
- Before troubleshooting any of these DTCs, check the battery/system voltage, if the voltage is low, repair the charging system or replace the battery before troubleshooting the SRS. If the battery/system voltage is now OK, ask the customer if the battery ever went dead. A dead battery may trigger one of these DTCs.
- Before doing this troubleshooting procedure, review SRS Precautions and Procedures and General Troubleshooting Information.

1. Clear the DTC memory.
2. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and check that the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off.

Does the SRS indicator stay on, and is 51-xx, 52-xx, 53-xx, 54-xx, 55-xx, or 57-xx indicated?

YES - Replace the SRS unit.

NO - Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Go to Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures. Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures If another DTC is indicated, troubleshoot the DTC.