DTC 1-3

DTC 1-3: Short to another wire or decreased resistance in driver's airbag inflator

1. Erase the DTC memory.
2. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and check that the SRS indicator light comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off.

Does the SRS indicator light 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 driver's airbag 4P connector from the cable reel 4P connector (A).
5. Connect the special tool (2 Ohms connectors) to the cable reel 4P connector.
6. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
7. Erase the DTC memory.
8. Read the DTC.

Is DTC 1-3 indicated?

YES - Go to step 9.

NO - Short in the driver's airbag; replace the driver's airbag.

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




10. Disconnect the front passengers airbag 4P connector (A) from the SRS main harness 4P connector (B).




11. Disconnect both seat belt tensioner 2P connectors (A) from the side wire harness 2P connectors (B).
12. Disconnect the special tool from the cable reel 4P connector.




13. Disconnect SRS unit connector A (18P) from the SRS unit.




14. Check resistance between the No.7 and the No.16 terminals and between the No.2 and No.11 terminals of SRS unit connector A (18P). There should be 1 M Ohm or more.

Is the resistance as specified?

YES - Faulty SRS unit; replace the SRS unit.

NO - Short in the SRS main harness or cable reel; replace the SRS main harness or cable reel.