DTC 46-1x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): No Signal From the Right Side Impact Sensor (second)

Special Tools Required

SRS inflator simulator 07SAZ-TB4011A
SRS simulator lead H 07YAZ-S3AA100

NOTE: Before doing this troubleshooting procedure, review SRS Precautions and Procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) and General Troubleshooting Information (see DTC (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES) ).

Clear the DTC memory (see CLEAR THE DTC MEMORY WITH THE HDS ).
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 46-1 x 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, troubleshoot the DTC.
Turn the ignition switch OFF. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then wait for 3 minutes.
Check the connection between the side curtain airbag harness 2P connector and the right side impact sensor (second).
Is the connection OK?

YES -Go to step 5.

NO -Repair the poor connections and retest. If the DTC 46-1x is still present, go to step 5.
Disconnect the side curtain airbag harness 2P connector from the right side curtain airbag (see step 5 ).
Disconnect the side curtain airbag harness 2P connector (A) from the right side impact sensor (second).

Fig 1: Identifying Side Curtain Airbag Harness 2P Connector
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Disconnect SRS unit connector C (16P) from the SRS unit (see step 7 ).
Measure the resistance between the No. 15 and No. 16 terminals of SRS unit connector C (16P). There should be an open circuit or at least 1MΩ.

Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Between No. 15 And No. 16 Terminals Of SRS Unit Connector C (16P)
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Is the resistance as specified?

YES -Go to step 9.

NO -Short in the side curtain airbag harness; replace the side curtain airbag harness.
Measure the resistance between the No. 15 terminal of SRS unit connector C (16P) and body ground, and between the No. 16 terminal and body ground. There should be an open circuit or at least 1 MΩ.

Fig 3: Measuring Resistance Between No. 15 Terminal Of SRS Unit Connector C (16P) And Body Ground
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Is the resistance as specified?

YES -Go to step 10.

NO -Short to ground in the side curtain airbag harness; replace the side curtain airbag harness.
Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
Measure the voltage between the No. 15 terminal of SRS unit connector C (16P) and body ground, and between the No. 16 terminal and body ground. There should be 1 V or less.

Fig 4: Measuring Voltage Between No. 15 Terminal Of SRS Unit Connector C (16P) And Body Ground
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Is the voltage as specified?

YES -Go to step 13.

NO -Short to power in the side curtain airbag harness; replace the side curtain airbag harness.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Connect the SRS inflator simulator (jumper connector) and simulator lead H to the side curtain airbag harness 2P connector (A).

Fig 5: Identifying Side Curtain Airbag Harness 2P Connector
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Measure the resistance between the No. 15 and No. 16 terminals of SRS unit connector C (16P). There should be 1.0 Ω or less.

Fig 6: Measuring Resistance Between No. 15 And No. 16 Terminals Of SRS Unit Connector C (16P)
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Is the resistance as specified?

YES -Faulty right side impact sensor (second) or SRS unit; replace the right side impact sensor (second) (see SIDE IMPACT SENSOR (SECOND) REPLACEMENT ). If the problem is still present, replace the SRS unit (see SRS UNIT REPLACEMENT ).

NO -Open in the side curtain airbag harness; replace the side curtain airbag harness.