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DTC 11-2

DTC 11-2: Increased resistance in driver's side airbag inflator

Special Tools Required
- SRS inflator simulator 07SAZ-TB4011A
- SRS simulator lead F 07XAZ-SZ30100
- SRS simulator lead E 07XAZ-S1A0200

1. Erase 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?

YES - Go to step 3.

NO - Intermittent failure, system is OK at this time. Go to Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures.

3. Turn the ignition switch OFF. Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for 3 minutes.




4. Disconnect the left side wire harness 2P connector (A) from the driver's side airbag (B).
5. Connect the special tool (2 Ohms connector) to the left side wire harness 2P connector.
6. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
7. Erase the DTC memory.
8. Read the DTC.

Is DTC 11-1 or DTC 11-2 indicated?

YES - Go to step 9.

NO - Open or increased resistance in the driver's side airbag inflator; replace the driver's side airbag.

9. Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for 3 minutes.




10. Disconnect the left side wire harness 4P connector C803 (A) from the SRS main harness 4P connector (B).
11. Connect the special tool (2 Ohms connectors) to the SRS main harness 4P connector.
12. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
13. Erase the DTC memory.
14. Read the DTC.

Is DTC 11-1 or DTC 11-2 indicated?

YES - Go to step 15.

NO - Open or increased resistance in the left side wire harness; replace the left side wire harness.

15. Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for 3 minutes.




16. Disconnect the right side wire harness 2P connector (A) from the front passenger's side airbag (B).




17. Disconnect SRS unit connector A (14P) from the SRS unit. Do not disconnect the special tool from the SRS main harness 4P connector.




18. Check resistance between the No. 4 and No. 13 terminals of SRS unit connector A (14P). There should be 2.0-3.0 Ohms.

Is the resistance as specified?

YES - Faulty SRS unit or poor contact at SRS unit connector A (14P) and the SRS unit; check the connection at the SRS unit connector A (14P) and the SRS unit. If the connection is OK, replace the SRS unit.H

NO - Open or increased resistance in the SRS main harness; replace the SRS main harness.