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DTC 13-3

DTC 13-3: No signal from the driver's side impact sensor

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. Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for 3 minutes.
4. Check the connection between the SRS main harness 4P connector and the driver's side impact sensor.

Is the connection OK?

YES - Go to step 5.
NO - Poor contact between the SRS main harness 4P connector and the driver's side impact sensor; reconnect or replace the sensor.

5. Check the connection between the SRS main harness 4P connector C802 and the left side wire harness 4P connector.

Is the connection OK ?

YES - Faulty left side wire harness, SRS main harness, or driver's side impact sensor; replace the faulty harness. If the problem is still present, replace the driver's side impact sensor. If the problem is still present, replace the SRS unit.

NO - Poor contact between the SRS main harness 4P connector and the left side wire harness 4P connector; reconnect or replace the faulty harness.