DTC 11-1

DTC 11-1: Open or increased resistance in driver's side 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 left side wire harness 2P connector (A) from the driver's side airbag (B).
5. Connect the special tool (2 Ohm connector) to the left side wire harness 2P connector.
6. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
7. Erase the DTC memory.
8. Read the DTC.

Is DTC 11-1 indicated?

YES - Go to step 9.

NO - Open or increased resistance in the driver's side airbag inflator; replace the driver's side airbag.

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




10. Disconnect the right side wire harness 2P connector (A) from the front passenger's side airbag (B).




11. Disconnect SRS unit connector B (14P) from the SRS unit. Do not disconnect the special tool from the left side wire harness 2P connector.




12. Check resistance between the No.4 and No.13 terminals of SRS connector B (14P). There should be 2.0 - 3.0 Ohm.

Is the resistance as specified?

YES - Faulty SRS unit or poor contact at the SRS main harness 14P connector and the SRS unit; check the connection at the SRS main harness 14P connector and SRS unit. If the connector is OK, replace the SRS unit.

NO - Open or increased resistance in the SRS main harness or left side wire harness; replace the faulty harness.