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Diagnostic procedure

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DTC B1996, B1997, B1998, B1999 DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1 INSPECT PASSENGER-SIDE SIDE AIR BAG MODULE 
  • Check the following PID/DATA monitor, using SST  (WDS or equivalent). (See PID/DATA MONITOR TABLE  .)
    • PS_AB
  • Is resistance of passenger-side side air bag module normal?
    • Resistance: 1.4-3.2 ohms 
 Yes Present malfunction diagnosis: 

Past malfunction diagnosis: 
  • Troubleshooting completed.
No Go to next step.
2 INSPECT PASSENGER-SIDE SIDE AIR BAG MODULE CONNECTOR 
WARNING:
  • Handling the air bag system components improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag modules and pre-tensioner seat belts, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag system components.

    (See SERVICE WARNINGS .)

    (See SERVICE CAUTIONS .)


  • Turn ignition switch to LOCK position.
  • Disconnect negative battery cable and wait for more than 1 minute. 
  • Remove passenger-side side air bag module.
  • Is there cracking or chipping in passenger-side side air bag module connector?
 Yes Replace wiring harness.
No Go to next step.
3 VERIFY WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN PASSENGER-SIDE SIDE AIR BAG MODULE OR RELATED WIRING HARNESS 
  • Connect leads of SST  (Fuel and thermometer checker) or apply 2-ohm resistor to passenger-side side air bag module terminal A and B.
  • Set resistance of SST  (Fuel and thermometer checker) to 2 ohms.
  • Connect negative battery cable.
  • Turn ignition switch to ON position.
  • Check the following PID/DATA monitor, using SST  (WDS or equivalent). (See PID/DATA MONITOR TABLE  .)
    • OD_PSAB_ST
  • Is related wiring harness normal?
 Yes Replace passenger-side side air bag module. (See SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
No Replace wiring harness, then go to next step.
4 INSPECT SAS CONTROL MODULE 
  • Turn ignition switch to LOCK position.
  • Disconnect negative battery cable and wait for more than 1 minute. 
  • Connect passenger-side side air bag module connector.
  • Are any one or all of the following DTCs displayed?
    • B1996
    • B1997
    • B1998
    • B1999
 Yes Present malfunction diagnosis: 

Past malfunction diagnosis: 
  • Troubleshooting completed.
No Troubleshooting completed.
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