DTC B0020-12

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DTC B0020-12 : Short to Power in the Left Side Airbag Inflator

Special Tools Required

SRS Inflator Simulator 07SAZ-TB4011A

SRS Simulator Lead L 070AZ-SNAA300

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 were properly installed .
Before doing this troubleshooting procedure, review SRS Precautions and Procedures , General Troubleshooting Information , and 12 Volt Battery Terminal Disconnection and Reconnection .

DTC Description	DTC
B0020-12 Short to power in the left side airbag inflator

DTC (SRS)

Problem verification

-1. Apply the parking brake.

-2. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.

-3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode, then wait for 10 seconds.

-4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

DTC Description	DTC
B0020-12 Short to power in the left side airbag inflator

Is DTC B0020-12 indicated?

YES

The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.

Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Go to Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures. If another DTC is indicated, troubleshoot the DTC.

Left 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 left side airbag inflator 2P connector (A) on the floor 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 left side airbag inflator 2P connector on the floor 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
B0020-12 Short to power in the left side airbag inflator

Is DTC B0020-12 indicated?

YES

Go to step 3.

Short to power in the left side airbag inflator; replace the left side airbag , then clear the DTC.

Shorted wire check (LSA+, LSA- lines to power)

-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 (57P)

-4. Disconnect the SRS inflator simulator from SRS simulator lead L. Do not disconnect SRS simulator lead L from the left side airbag inflator 2P connector on the floor wire harness.

-5. Reconnect the negative cable to the 12 volt battery.

-6. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

-7. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

Test condition	Vehicle ON mode
	Left side airbag inflator 2P connector (on the floor wire harness): disconnected
	SRS unit connector B (57P): disconnected
	Left side airbag inflator 2P connector (on the floor wire harness): connected to SRS simulator lead L
Test point 1	SRS simulator lead L black terminal
Test point 2	Body ground

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Is there 0.2 V or less?

YES

The LSA+ and LSA- wires are OK. Faulty SRS unit or poor connection at SRS unit connector B (57P) and the SRS unit. Check the connection; if the connection is OK, check for any authorized service information related to the DTCs or symptoms you are troubleshooting or replace the SRS unit . If the DTC does not clear, replace the floor wire harness.

Short to power in the floor wire harness; replace the floor wire harness, then clear the DTC.