DTC B0021-13 (2014 2015 2016)
DTC B0021-13 : Open or Increased Resistance in the Left Side Curtain Airbag First Inflator
- 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), 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 |
|---|---|
| B0021-13 Open or increased resistance in the left side curtain 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 B0021-13 Open or increased resistance in the left side curtain airbag first inflator Is DTC B0021-13 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.
- Left side curtain 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 headliner.
- 4. Disconnect the following connector.
Left side curtain airbag inflator 2P connector (on the floor wire harness) - 5. Connect terminals A and B with a jumper wire.
Terminal A Left side curtain airbag inflator 2P connector No. 1 (on the floor wire harness) Terminal B Left side curtain airbag inflator 2P connector No. 2 (on the floor 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 B0021-13 Open or increased resistance in the left side curtain airbag first inflator Is DTC B0021-13 indicated?
YES
Go to step 3.
NO
Open in the left side curtain airbag inflator; replace the left side curtain airbag , then clear the DTC.
NOTE: With the left side curtain airbag inflator terminals 1 and 2 jumped, the code should change to, B0021-1A Decreased resistance in the left side curtain airbag first inflator. - Open wire check (LCA1+, LCA1- 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. Remove the jumper wire from the left side curtain airbag inflator 2P connector on the floor wire harness.
- 4. Disconnect the following connector.
SRS unit connector B (39P) - Refer to: SRS Unit Removal and Installation, - 5. Connect terminals A and B with a jumper wire.
Terminal A SRS unit connector B (39P) No. 1 Terminal B SRS unit connector B (39P) No. 2 - 6. Measure the resistance between test points 1 and 2.
Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode Left side curtain airbag inflator 2P connector (on the floor wire harness): disconnected SRS unit connector B (39P): disconnected SRS unit connector B (39P) terminals No. 1 and No. 2: jumped Test circuit LCA1+, LCA1- Test point 1 Left side curtain airbag inflator 2P connector No. 1 (on the floor wire harness) Test point 2 Left side curtain airbag inflator 2P connector No. 2 (on the floor wire harness) Is there 1.0 Ω or less?
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 . If the DTC does not clear, replace the floor wire harness.
NO
Open in the floor wire harness; replace the floor wire harness, then clear the DTC.