DTC B0029-11 (2014 2015 2016)

DTC B0029-11  : Short to Ground in the Right Side Curtain Airbag First Inflator

NOTE: Before doing this troubleshooting procedure, find out if the vehicle was in a collision. If so, verify that all the required components were replaced with new components of the correct part number, and that they were properly installed .
• 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 (2014 2015), or Battery Terminal Disconnection and Reconnection (2016) .
• 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 (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
   B0029-11 Short to ground in the right side curtain airbag first inflator

   Is DTC B0029-11 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 (RCA1+, RCA1- 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,

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

   Test condition	Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
   	SRS unit connector B (39P): disconnected
   Test circuit	RCA1+
   Test point 1	SRS unit connector B (39P) No. 12
   Test point 2	Body ground

   Test circuit	RCA1-
   Test point 1	SRS unit connector B (39P) No. 13
   Test point 2	Body ground

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

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

   YES 

   The RCA1+ and RCA1- 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 

   Go to step 3.

3. Shorted wire check (RCA1+, RCA1- lines) 2

   -1. Remove the headliner.

   - 2. Disconnect the following connector.

   Right 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
   	Right side curtain airbag inflator 2P connector (on the floor wire harness): disconnected
   Test circuit	RCA1+

   Test point 1	SRS unit connector B (39P) No. 12
   Test point 2	Body ground

   Test circuit	RCA1-
   Test point 1	SRS unit connector B (39P) No. 13
   Test point 2	Body ground

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

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

   YES 

   The RCA1+ and RCA1- wires are OK. Short to ground in the right side curtain airbag inflator; replace the right 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.