DTC B1B10: Driver's Knee Air Bag (Squib) System (Shorted To Squib Circuit Ground): Diagnosis

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Required Special Tools:

MB991958: Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III Sub Assembly)
- MB991824: Vehicle Communication Interface (V. C. I).
- MB991827: M.U.T.-III USB Cable
- MB991910: M.U.T.-III Main Harness A (Vehicles with CAN Communication System)
MB991865: Dummy resistor
MB991884: Resister harness

STEP 1. Using scan tool MB991958, diagnose the CAN bus line.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to scan tool MB991958, always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool MB991958.
1. Connect scan tool MB991958. Refer to "HOW TO CONNECT THE SCAN TOOL ".
2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
3. Diagnose the CAN bus line.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Is the CAN bus line found to be normal?

YES : Go to Step 2.

NO : Repair the CAN bus line (Refer to DIAGNOSIS ).

Fig 1: Connecting Special Tool MB991910 To Data Link Connector
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
STEP 2. Recheck for diagnostic trouble code.
Check again if the DTC is set.
1. Erase the DTC.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
3. Check if the DTC is set.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Is the DTC set?

YES : Go to Step 3.

NO : There is an intermittent malfunction such as poor engaged connector(s) or open circuit (Refer to HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION ).
STEP 3. Check the Knee air bag module.
1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2. Disconnect knee air bag module connector C-39. Use a flat-tipped screwdriver to unlock the locking button at the harness side connector by withdrawing it toward you in two stages, and then disconnect the connector.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Knee Air Bag Module Connector C-39
  Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
3. Connect special tool MB991865 to special tool MB991884.
4. Connect special tool MB991884 to the C-39 harness side connector.
5. Connect the negative battery terminal.
6. Erase diagnostic trouble code memory, and check the diagnostic trouble code.
  
  Fig 3: Connecting Special Tool MB991884 To C-39 Harness Side Connector
  Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
Q: Is DTC B1B10 set?

YES : Go to Step 4.

NO : Replace the driver's knee air bag module (Refer to KNEE AIR BAG MODULE ). Then go to Step 6.
STEP 4. Check the knee air bag module circuit. Measure the resistance at the SRS-ECU connector C-37.
1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2. While pushing the part "A" indicated in the figure of the harness side connector, turn the lock lever to the direction of the arrow to release the lock lever, and disconnect the C-37 SRS-ECU connector.
  
  Fig 4: Turning Lock Lever
  Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  
  DANGER
  
  To prevent the knee air bag module from deploying unintentionally, disconnect the knee air bag module connector C-39 to short the squib circuit.
3. Disconnect knee air bag module connector C-39. Use a flat-tipped screwdriver to unlock the locking button at the harness side connector by withdrawing it toward you in two stages, and then disconnect the connector.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Knee Air Bag Module Connector C-39
  Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  
  CAUTION: Insert an insulator such as a cable tie to a depth of 4mm (0.16 inch) or more, otherwise the short spring will not be released.
4. Insert a cable tie [3 mm (0.12 inch) wide, 0.5 mm (0.02 inch) thick] between terminals 1, 2 and the short spring to release the short spring.
  
  Fig 6: Inserting Cable Tie Between Terminals
  Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
5. Check for continuity between C-37 harness side connector terminals 1, 2 and body ground.
  It should be an open circuit.
Q: Is it open circuit?

YES : Erase the diagnostic trouble code memory, and check the diagnostic trouble code. If DTC B1B10 sets, replace the SRS-ECU. Refer to SRS CONTROL UNIT (SRS-ECU) . Then go to Step 6.

NO : Go to Step 5.

Fig 7: Checking Continuity Between C-37 Connector Terminals 1, 2 And Body Ground
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
STEP 5. Check harness wires for short circuit to ground between SRS-ECU connector C-37 (terminal No. 1 and 2) and knee air bag module connector C-39 (terminal No. 2 and 1).
Q: Are the harness wires between SRS-ECU connector C-37 (terminal No. 1 and 2) and knee air bag module connector C-39 (terminal No. 2 and 1) in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 6.

NO : Replace the harness wires between SRS-ECU connector C-37 and knee air bag module connector C-39. Then go to Step 6.
STEP 6. Recheck for diagnostic trouble code.
Check again if the DTC is set.
1. Erase the DTC.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
3. Check if the DTC is set.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Is DTC B1B10 set?

YES : Return to Step 1.

NO : The procedure is complete.