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DTC B0021-11 (2014 2015 2016)

DTC B0021-11  : Short to Ground in the Left Side Curtain Airbag First Inflator

DTC Description DTC
B0021-11 Short to ground in the left side curtain 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
    B0021-11 Short to ground in the left side curtain airbag first inflator  

    Is DTC B0021-11 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. Shorted wire check (LCA1+, LCA1- lines) 1

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

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
    SRS unit connector B (39P): disconnected
    Test circuit LCA1+
    Test point 1 SRS unit connector B (39P) No. 1
    Test point 2 Body ground
    Test circuit LCA1-
    Test point 1 SRS unit connector B (39P) No. 2
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH328095Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

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

    YES 

    The LCA1+ and LCA1- 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 

    Go to step 3.

  3. Shorted wire check (LCA1+, LCA1- lines) 2

    -1. Remove the headliner.

    - 2. Disconnect the following connector.

    Left side curtain airbag inflator 2P connector (on the floor wire harness)

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

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
    SRS unit connector B (39P): disconnected
    Left side curtain airbag inflator 2P connector (on the floor wire harness): disconnected
    Test circuit LCA1+
    Test point 1 SRS unit connector B (39P) No. 1
    Test point 2 Body ground
    Test circuit LCA1-
    Test point 1 SRS unit connector B (39P) No. 2
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH328096Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

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

    YES 

    The LCA1+ and LCA1- wires are OK. Short to ground in the left side curtain airbag inflator; replace the left side curtain airbag , then clear the DTC.

    NO 

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