Side airbag cutoff indicator stays on
- 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 ( see COMPONENT REPLACEMENT/INSPECTION AFTER DEPLOYMENT ).
- 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 (see SRS UNIT UPDATE ) and retest.
- Make sure nothing is on the front passenger's seat.
- Make sure the seat-back is dry.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and see if the SRS indicator comes on.
Does the SRS indicator come on and stay on?
YES -Go to the SRS INDICATOR STAYS ON, BUT NO DTCS ARE STORED, OR CANNOT BE READ ."
NO -Go to step 4.
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
- Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (see DTC (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES) ).
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
- Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the SRS unit. If it does not communicate, troubleshoot the DLC circuit (see DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).
- From the HDS Main Menu, select BODY ELECTRICAL, then select the desired SYSTEM MENU.
- Check for DTCs in the Gauge Menu with the HDS.
Is DTC B1187 indicated?
YES -Troubleshoot DTC B1187 (see DTC B1187: GAUGE CONTROL MODULE LOST COMMUNICATION WITH SRS UNIT (SRS MESSAGE) ).
NO -Go to step 8.
- Do the gauge control module self-diagnostic function (see
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION
).
Does the side airbag cutoff indicator flash?
YES -Do the ODS unit initialization (see ODS UNIT INITIALIZATION ). If the problem is still present, replace the OPDS sensor/seat-back cover/pad (see FRONT SEAT-BACK COVER REPLACEMENT ). If the problem is still present, replace the SRS unit (see SRS UNIT REPLACEMENT ).
NO -Faulty gauge control module; replace the gauge control module (see GAUGE CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT ).