DTC A3-1x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): SRS Unit Connector A Not Properly Installed
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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 ( see COMPONENT REPLACEMENT/INSPECTION AFTER DEPLOYMENT ).
- Before doing this troubleshooting procedure, review SRS Precautions and Procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ), General Troubleshooting Information (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ), and 12 Volt Battery Terminal Disconnection and Reconnection (see 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 (see SRS UNIT UPDATE ) and retest.
- Clear the DTC memory (see HOW TO CLEAR DTCS ).
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), then wait for 10 seconds.
- Read the DTC (see HOW TO RETRIEVE DTCS
).
Is DTC A3-1x indicated?
YES -Go to step 4.
NO -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Go to Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures (see TROUBLESHOOTING INTERMITTENT FAILURES ). If another DTC is indicated, troubleshoot the DTC.
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
- Do the 12 volt battery terminal disconnection procedure (see 12 VOLT BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION ), then wait at least 3 minutes.
- Check the connection between SRS unit connector A (39P) and the SRS unit.
Is the connection OK?
YES -Go to step 7.
NO -Repair the poor connection and retest.
- Disconnect SRS unit connector A (39P) from the SRS unit (see step 10 ).
- Check for bent or damaged terminals on the SRS unit.
Are any terminals bent or damaged?
YES -Replace the SRS unit (see SRS UNIT REPLACEMENT ).
NO -Replace the dashboard wire harness, then clear the DTC.