DTC 71-1x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Open in Driver's Seat Position Sensor ('06-08 models)
Special Tools Required
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- 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 71-1x 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.
- Check the connection between the seat position sensor harness 2P connector and the driver's seat position sensor.
- Clear the DTC memory.
- Read the DTC (see DTC (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES)
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Is DTC 71-1x indicated?
YES -Go to step 6.
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.
- Disconnect the driver's seat wire harness 2P connector from the driver's seat position sensor (A).
- Connect the No. 1 and No. 2 terminals of the driver's seat wire harness 2P connector with a jumper wire.
- Disconnect both seat belt tensioner 4P connectors (see step 6 ).
- Disconnect SRS unit connector B (28P) from the SRS unit (see step 7 ).
- Measure the resistance between the No. 16 and No. 28 terminals of SRS unit connector B (28P). There should be 0-1.0 Ω.
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Is the resistance as specified?
YES -Faulty driver's seat position sensor or SRS unit; replace the driver's seat position sensor (see DRIVER'S SEAT POSITION SENSOR REPLACEMENT ). If the problem is still present, replace the SRS unit (see SRS UNIT REPLACEMENT ).
NO -Open in the floor wire harness or seat position sensor harness; replace the faulty harness.