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DTC 38

DTC 38 BUCKLE SWITCH LH FAILURE

DTC DETECTING CONDITION:
- Driver's seat buckle switch circuit is open, shorted or shorted to ground.
- Airbag rear harness LH circuit is open, shorted or shorted to ground.
- Airbag control module is faulty.

CAUTION:
- Before diagnosing the airbag system, be sure to turn the ignition switch to OFF, disconnect the ground terminal from battery, and wait more than 20 seconds before starting to work.
- After replacing the airbag module, seat belt pretensioner, roll connector, control module and sensor, reconnect each part and confirm that the warning light operates properly.
- When inspecting the airbag harness, disconnect the each airbag module connector, and seat belt pretensioner for safety reasons.

Wiring Diagram:






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