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DTC 22-8x

DTC 22-8x (22-80 to 22-89, 22-8A to 22-8F): Short to Power in Front Passenger's Seat Belt Tensioner

Special Tools Required

- SRS inflator simulator 07SAZ-TB4011A
- SRS simulator lead C 07TAZ-SZ5011A

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 and is DTC 22-8x indicated?

YES - Go to step 3.

NO - Intermittent failure, system is OK at this time. Go to Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures. If another DTC is indicated, go to the 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 seat belt tensioner 2P connector from the SRS floor harness (A).
5. Connect the SRS inflator simulator (2 Ohm connector) and simulator lead C to the SRS floor harness.
6. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
7. Erase the DTC memory.
8. Check for a DTC.

Is DTC 22-8x indicated?

YES - Go to step 9.

NO - Short to power in the front passenger's seat belt tensioner; replace the front passenger's seat belt.

9. Turn the ignition switch OFF. Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for 3 minutes.
10. Disconnect the driver's seat belt tensioner connector.
11. Disconnect SRS unit connector B (28P) from the SRS unit.
12. Disconnect the special tool from the SRS floor harness 2P connector.
13. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
14. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).




15. Check for voltage between the No. 3 terminal of SRS unit connector B (28P) and body ground, and between the No. 4 terminal and body ground. There should be 0.5 V or less.

Is the voltage as specified?

YES - Faulty SRS unit; replace the SRS unit.

NO - Short to power in the SRS floor harness; replace the SRS floor harness.