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DTC 2-5

DTC 2-5: Short to Ground in Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator

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

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. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview if another DTC is indicated, go to the DTC Troubleshooting Index. Diagnostic Trouble Code Descriptions

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




4. Disconnect the front passenger's airbag 4P connector from the dashboard wire harness (A).
5. Connect the SRS inflator simulator (2 Ohms connectors) and the simulator lead F to the dashboard wire harness 4P connector.
6. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
7. Erase the DTC memory.
8. Read the DTC.

Is DTC 2-5 indicated?

YES - Go to step 9.

NO - Short to ground in the front passenger's airbag inflator; replace the front passenger's airbag.

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




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




11. Disconnect both scat belt tensioner 2P connectors (A) from the floor wire harness.




12. Disconnect SRS unit connector A (18P) from the SRS unit.
13. Disconnect the simulator lead from the dashboard wire harness 4P connector.




14. Check resistance between the No. 4 terminal of SRS unit connector A (18P) and body ground, and between the No. 13 terminal and body ground, between the No. 5 terminal and body ground, and between the No. 14 terminal and body ground. There should be an open circuit or at least 1 M Ohm.

Is the resistance as specified

YES - Faulty SRS unit; replace the SRS unit.

NO - Short to ground in the dashboard wire harness; replace the dashboard wire harness.