Squib Circuit Inspection

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NOTE: If dummy and dummy adaptor are not able to be prepared, use a 2Ω resistor.

Ignition "OFF".
Disconnect the battery (-) cable and wait for 5 minutes or more.
Remove the PAPT and connect the dummy and dummy adapter to the PAPT connector.
Connect the battery (-) cable and ignition "ON" and wait for 30 seconds or more.
Connect KDS to "Data Link Connector (DLC)" and clear DTC with KDS and diagnose again.
Are any DTCs stored in the system?

Good

Go to "Main Harness Circuit Inspection" procedure below.

No Good

If no problems were found with the circuits or connectors, replace the PAPT and go to "VERIFICATION OF REPAIR " procedure.

Main Harness Circuit Inspection
Inspection Condition	(+) Probe		(-) Probe		Specification
Inspection Condition	Connector	Terminal	Connector	Terminal	Specification
Ignition "OFF". Disconnect the battery (-) terminal cable from the battery, and wait at least five minutes. Disconnect PAPT connector and SRSCM main harness connector.	PAPT connector	1 (high)	SRSCM connector	18 (high)	Approx. below 1Ω
	PAPT connector	2 (low)	SRSCM connector	17 (low)	Approx. below 1Ω
	PAPT connector	1 (high)	Chassis ground	-	∞ (infinity)Ω
	PAPT connector	2 (low)	Chassis ground	-	∞ (infinity)Ω
Connect the SRSCM main harness connector. Connect the battery (-) terminal cable to the battery. Ignition "ON".	PAPT connector	1 (high)	Chassis ground	-	Fig.1
	PAPT connector	2 (low)	Chassis ground	-	Fig.1

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Good

Carefully re-do this troubleshooting guide steps.
If problem still occurs, replace SRSCM and then go to "VERIFICATION OF REPAIR " procedure.

No Good

Carefully re-do this troubleshooting guide steps.
If problem still occurs, replace SRSCM main harness and then go to "VERIFICATION OF REPAIR " procedure.