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DTC B0021-13 (2014 2015 2016)

DTC B0021-13  : Open or Increased Resistance in the Left Side Curtain Airbag First Inflator

DTC Description DTC
B0021-13 Open or increased resistance 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
    B0021-13 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.

  2. 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)
    GHH328099Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    - 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.
  3. 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
    GHH328100Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    - 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)
    GHH328101Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    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.