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DTC B0010-11, B0011-11 (2014 2015 2016)

DTC B0010-11  : Short to Ground in the Front Passenger's Airbag First Inflator DTC B0011-11  : Short to Ground in the Front Passenger's Airbag Second Inflator

Special Tools Required 

-SRS Inflator Simulator 07SAZ-TB4011A 

-SRS Simulator Lead J 070AZ-SNAA100 

DTC Description DTC
B0010-11 Short to ground in the front passenger's airbag first inflator  
B0011-11 Short to ground in the front passenger's airbag second 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
    B0010-11 Short to ground in the front passenger's airbag first inflator  
    B0011-11 Short to ground in the front passenger's airbag second inflator  

    Is DTC B0010-11 or B0011-11 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. Front passenger's airbag inflator check

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

    - 2. Remove the glove box.

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

    - 4. Disconnect the front passenger's airbag inflator 4P connector (A) on the dashboard wire harness.

    GHH328063Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    - 5. Connect the terminals of SRS simulator lead J to the SRS inflator simulator (2 Ω connectors), then connect SRS simulator lead J to the front passenger's airbag inflator 4P connector on the dashboard wire harness.

    - 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
    B0010-11 Short to ground in the front passenger's airbag first inflator  
    B0011-11 Short to ground in the front passenger's airbag second inflator  

    Is DTC B0010-11 or B0011-11 indicated?

    YES 

    Go to step 3.

    NO 

    Short to ground in the front passenger's airbag first or second inflator; replace the front passenger's airbag , then clear the DTC.

  3. Shorted wire check (RA1+, RA1-, RA2+, RA2- 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 the front passenger's airbag inflator 4P connector on the dashboard wire harness.

    - 5. Measure the resistance between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
    Front passenger's airbag inflator 4P connector (on the dashboard wire harness): disconnected
    SRS unit connector A (39P): disconnected
    Front passenger's airbag inflator 4P connector (on the dashboard wire harness): connected to SRS simulator lead J
    Test circuit RA1+, RA1-
    Test point 1 SRS simulator lead J red terminal
    Test point 2 Body ground
    Test circuit RA2+, RA2-
    Test point 1 SRS simulator lead J black terminal
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH328064Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there an open circuit, or at least 1 MΩ?

    YES 

    The RA1+, RA1-, RA2+, and RA2- 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 ground in the dashboard wire harness; replace the dashboard wire harness, then clear the DTC.