DTC B0020-1A: Decreased Resistance in the Driver's Side Airbag Inflator (2018-19)
Special Tools Required:
SRS Inflator Simulator 07SAZ-TB4011A
SRS Simulator Lead K 070AZ-SNAA200
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
| DTC Description | DTC |
|---|---|
| B0020-1A Decreased resistance in the driver's side airbag 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 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. If another DTC is indicated, troubleshoot the DTC.
- 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 4P connector (A) on the right side wire harness.
- 4. Connect the terminals of SRS simulator lead K to the SRS inflator simulator (2 Ω connectors), then connect SRS simulator lead K to the driver's side airbag inflator 4P 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.
- 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 K. Do not disconnect SRS simulator lead K from the driver's side airbag inflator 4P 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 4P connector (on the right side wire harness): disconnected SRS unit connector B (39P): disconnected Driver's side airbag inflator 4P connector (on the right side wire harness): connected to SRS simulator lead K SRS unit connector B (39P) No. 5 and No. 6: connected to SRS short canceller Test point SRS simulator lead K black terminal 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.