DTC B0020-1A: Decreased Resistance in the Driver's Side Airbag Inflator (2015-17)

Special Tools Required: 

SRS Inflator Simulator 07SAZ-TB4011A 

SRS Simulator Lead L 070AZ-SNAA300 

SRS Short Canceller 070AZ-SAA0100 

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 - Refer to: SRS Component Replacement/Inspection After Deployment .
• Review SRS Precautions and Procedures .
• Review General Troubleshooting Information
• Review information pertaining to 12 Volt Battery Terminal Disconnection and Reconnection

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
   B0020-1A Decreased resistance in the driver's side airbag inflator

   Is DTC B0020-1A 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 - Refer to: How to Troubleshoot the SRS . 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 12 volt battery, then wait at least 3 minutes.

   - 3. Disconnect the driver's side airbag inflator 2P connector (A) on the right side wire harness.

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

   - 5. Reconnect the negative cable to the 12 volt 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
   B0020-1A Decreased resistance in the driver's side airbag inflator

   Is DTC B0020-1A indicated?

   YES 

   Go to step 3.

   NO 

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

3. Shorted wire check (LSA+ line to LSA- line)

   -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

   - 2. Disconnect the negative cable from the 12 volt battery, then wait at least 3 minutes.

   - 3. Disconnect the following connector.

   SRS unit connector B (39P)

   - 4. Disconnect the SRS inflator simulator from SRS simulator lead L. Do not disconnect SRS simulator lead L from the driver's side airbag inflator 2P connector on the right side wire harness.

   - 5. Connect the SRS short canceller to SRS unit connector B (39P) terminals No. 5 and No. 6.

   - 6. Measure the resistance of the test point.

   Test condition	Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
   	Driver's side airbag inflator 2P connector (on the right side wire harness): disconnected
   	SRS unit connector B (39P): disconnected
   	Driver's side airbag inflator 2P connector (on the right side wire harness): connected to SRS simulator lead L
   	SRS unit connector B (39P) No. 5 and No. 6: connected to SRS short canceller
   Test point	SRS simulator lead L black terminal

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

   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 . If the DTC does not clear, replace the right side wire harness.

   NO 

   Short to another wire in the right side wire harness; replace the right side wire harness, then clear the DTC.