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DTC 2-2

DTC 2-2: Increased resistance in passenger's 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 front passenger's airbag 4P connector from the SRS main harness 4P connector (A).
5. Connect the special tool (2 Ohm) to the SRS main harness 2P connector.
6. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
7. Erase the DTC memory.
8. Read the DTC.

Is DTC 2-1 or 2-2 indicated?

YES - Go to step 9.

NO - Open or increased resistance in the front passenger's airbag inflator; replace the front passenger's airbag.

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




10. Disconnect the driver's airbag 4P connector (A) from the cable reel 4P connector (B).




11. Disconnect both seat belt tensioner 2P connectors (A) from the side wire harness 2P connectors (B).




12. Disconnect SRS unit connector (B) (18P) from the SRS unit




13. Check resistance between the No. 6 and No. 15 terminals and between the No. 5 and No. 14 terminals of SRS unit connector (B) (18P). There should be 2.0 - 3.0 Ohm.

Is the resistance as specified?

YES - Faulty SRS unit or poor contact at the SRS unit connector; check the connection between the SRS unit connector and the SRS unit. If the connector is OK, replace the SRS unit.

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