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DTC B0001-12 (2014 2015 2016)

DTC B0001-12  : Short to Power in the Driver's Airbag First Inflator

Special Tools Required 

-SRS Inflator Simulator 07SAZ-TB4011A 

-SRS Simulator Lead J 070AZ-SNAA100 

DTC Description DTC
B0001-12 Short to power in the driver's airbag first inflator  

DTC (SRS)

  1. Problem verification

    -1. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.

    - 2. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode, then wait for 10 seconds.

    - 3. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description DTC
    B0001-12 Short to power in the driver's airbag first inflator  

    Is DTC B0001-12 indicated?

    YES 

    The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.

    NO 

    Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Go to Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures . If another DTC is indicated, troubleshoot the DTC.

  2. Driver's airbag inflator check

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    - 2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then wait at least 3 minutes.

    - 3. Remove the driver's airbag.

    - 4. Disconnect the following connector.

    Driver's airbag first inflator 2P connector (on the cable reel harness)
    NOTE:

    Make sure to work with the driver's airbag first inflator 2P connector (A) that has a guide tab (B) on the right side of the No. 2 terminal as shown.

    GHH327985Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    - 5. Connect terminals A and B with a jumper wire.

    Terminal A Driver's airbag first inflator 2P connector No. 1 (on the cable reel harness)
    Terminal B Driver's airbag first inflator 2P connector No. 2 (on the cable reel harness)
    GHH327986Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    - 6. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.

    - 7. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.

    - 8. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode, then wait for 10 seconds.

    - 9. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description DTC
    B0001-12 Short to power in the driver's airbag first inflator  

    Is DTC B0001-12 indicated?

    YES 

    Go to step 3.

    NO 

    Short to power in the driver's airbag first inflator; replace the driver's airbag , then clear the DTC.

  3. Cable reel check

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    - 2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then wait at least 3 minutes.

    - 3. Remove a jumper wire from the driver's airbag first inflator 2P connector on the cable reel harness.

    - 4. Remove the column covers.

    - 5. Disconnect cable reel connector B (4P) on the dashboard wire harness.

    GHH327987Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    - 6. Connect the terminals of SRS simulator lead J to the SRS inflator simulator (2 Ω connectors), then connect SRS simulator lead J to cable reel connector B (4P) on the dashboard wire harness.

    - 7. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.

    - 8. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.

    - 9. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode, then wait for 10 seconds.

    - 10.Check for DTCs with the HDS .

    DTC Description DTC
    B0001-12 Short to power in the driver's airbag first inflator  

    Is DTC B0001-12 indicated?

    YES 

    Go to step 4.

    NO 

    Short to power in the cable reel; replace the cable reel , then clear the DTC.

  4. Shorted wire check (DR INF1+, DR INF1- lines to power)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    - 2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then wait at least 3 minutes.

    - 3. Disconnect the following connector.

    SRS unit connector A (39P) - Refer to: SRS Unit Removal and Installation (2014 2015 2016)

    - 4. Disconnect the SRS inflator simulator from SRS simulator lead J. Do not disconnect SRS simulator lead J from cable reel connector B (4P) on the dashboard wire harness.

    - 5. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.

    - 6. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    - 7. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle ON mode
    Driver's airbag first inflator 2P connector (on the cable reel harness): disconnected
    Cable reel connector B (4P) (on the dashboard wire harness): disconnected
    SRS unit connector A (39P): disconnected
    Cable reel connector B (4P) (on the dashboard wire harness): connected to SRS simulator lead J
    Test circuit DR INF1+, DR INF1-
    Test point 1 SRS simulator lead J red terminal
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH327988Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there 0.2 V or less?

    YES 

    The DR INF1+ and DR INF1- wires are OK. Faulty SRS unit or poor connection at SRS unit connector A (39P) and the SRS unit. Check the connection; if the connection is OK, replace the SRS unit - Refer to: SRS Unit Removal and Installation (2014 2015 2016) . If the DTC does not clear, replace the dashboard wire harness.

    NO 

    Short to power in the dashboard wire harness; replace the dashboard wire harness, then clear the DTC.