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DTC B0020-12 (2014 2015 2016)

DTC B0020-12  : Short to Power in the Driver's Side Airbag Inflator

Special Tools Required 

-SRS Inflator Simulator 07SAZ-TB4011A 

-SRS Simulator Lead K 070AZ-SNAA200 

DTC Description DTC
B0020-12 Short to power in the driver's side airbag 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
    B0020-12 Short to power in the driver's side airbag inflator  

    Is DTC B0020-12 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 side 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. Disconnect the driver's side airbag inflator 4P connector (A) on the floor wire harness.

    GHH328083Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    - 4. Connect the terminals of SRS simulator lead K to the SRS inflator simulator (2 Ω connectors), then connect SRS simulator lead K to the driver's side airbag inflator 4P connector on the floor wire harness.

    - 5. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.

    - 6. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.

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

    - 8. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description DTC
    B0020-12 Short to power in the driver's side airbag inflator  

    Is DTC B0020-12 indicated?

    YES 

    Go to step 3.

    NO 

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

  3. Shorted wire check (LSA+, LSA- 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 B (39P) - Refer to: SRS Unit Removal and Installation (2014 2015 2016) .

    - 4. Disconnect the SRS inflator simulator from SRS simulator lead K. Do not disconnect SRS simulator lead K from the driver's side airbag inflator 4P connector on the floor 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 side airbag inflator 4P connector (on the floor wire harness): disconnected
    SRS unit connector B (39P): disconnected
    Driver's side airbag inflator 4P connector (on the floor wire harness): connected to SRS simulator lead K
    Test circuit LSA+, LSA-
    Test point 1 SRS simulator lead K black terminal
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH328084Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there 0.2 V or less?

    YES 

    The LSA+ and LSA- wires are OK. Faulty SRS unit or poor connection at SRS unit connector B (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 floor wire harness.

    NO 

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