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DTC 81-71,81-78: ODS Unit Does Not Calibrate ('06-08 models)

NOTE: Before doing this troubleshooting procedure, review SRS Precautions and Procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES  ) and General Troubleshooting Information (see DTC (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES)  ).
  1. Clear the DTC memory (see CLEAR THE DTC MEMORY WITH THE HDS  ).
  2. 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 81-71, or 81-78 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.

  3. Calibrate the ODS unit (see ODS UNIT CALIBRATION  ).
  4. 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 go off? 

    YES  -The system is OK.

    NO  -Go to step 5.

  5. Replace the ODS unit (see OPDS/ODS UNIT REPLACEMENT  ).
  6. 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 go off? 

    YES  -The system is OK.

    NO  -Replace the SRS unit (see SRS UNIT REPLACEMENT  ).