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DTC 11-2

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

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. Disconnect the SRS floor harness 2P connector (A) from the driver's side airbag (B).
5. Connect the special tool (2 Ohm) to the SRS floor 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 SRS floor harness 2P connector (A) from the front passenger's side airbag (B).




11. Disconnect SRS unit connector (A) (14P) from the SRS unit. Do not disconnect the special tool (2 Ohm) from the SRS floor harness 2P connector.




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

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 SRS unit connector A (14P) and SRS unit. If the connector is OK, replace the SRS unit.

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