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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.

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 (1) from dashboard wire harness A.
5. Connect the special tool (2 Ohm connectors) to dashboard wire harness A.
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 from the cable reel.
11. Disconnect both seat belt tensioner 2P connectors from the SRS floor harness.
12. Disconnect SRS unit connector A (18P) from the SRS unit.
13. Disconnect the special tool from dashboard wire harness A.




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

Is the resistance as specified?

YES - Faulty SRS unit; replace the SRS unit.

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