DTC B0001-13 (2014 2015 2016)

DTC B0001-13 : Open or Increased Resistance in the Driver's Airbag First Inflator

Special Tools Required

-SRS Inflator Simulator 07SAZ-TB4011A

-SRS Simulator Lead J 070AZ-SNAA100

NOTE:

Before doing this troubleshooting procedure, find out if the vehicle was in a collision. If so, verify that all the required components were replaced with new components of the correct part number, and that they were properly installed .
Before doing this troubleshooting procedure, review SRS Precautions and Procedures , General Troubleshooting Information , and Battery Terminal Disconnection and Reconnection - Refer to: Battery Terminal Disconnection and Reconnection (2016 2017 2018 2019 2020) or Battery Terminal Disconnection and Reconnection (2014 2015) .
Before replacing the SRS unit, check the SRS unit software version with the HDS. If the software version is not the latest, update the SRS unit software , and retest.

DTC Description	DTC
B0001-13 Open or increased resistance in the driver's airbag first inflator

DTC (SRS)

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
B0001-13 Open or increased resistance in the driver's airbag first inflator

Is DTC B0001-13 indicated?

YES

The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.

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

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.

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- 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)

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- 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
B0001-13 Open or increased resistance in the driver's airbag first inflator

Is DTC B0001-13 indicated?

YES

Go to step 3.

Open in the driver's airbag first inflator; replace the driver's airbag , then clear the DTC.

NOTE:

With the drivers airbag first airbag inflator terminals 1 and 2 jumped, the code should change to, B0001-1A Decreased resistance in the drivers airbag first inflator

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.

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- 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
B0001-13 Open or increased resistance in the driver's airbag first inflator

Is DTC B0001-13 indicated?

YES

Go to step 4.

Open in the cable reel; replace the cable reel , then clear the DTC.

Open wire check (DR INF1+, DR INF1- lines)

-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. Measure the resistance of the test points.

Test condition	Vehicle OFF (LOCK) 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	SRS simulator lead J red terminal

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Is there 1.0 Ω 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.

Open in the dashboard wire harness; replace the dashboard wire harness, then clear the DTC.