DTC B1432: Side-airbag module (LH) (squib) system (shorted to squib circuit ground): Diagnosis

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STEP 1. Using scan tool (M.U.T.-III), diagnose the CAN bus line.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to scan tool (M.U.T.-III), always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool (M.U.T.-III).
1. Connect scan tool (M.U.T.-III). 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?
1. YES: Go to Step 2.
2. NO: Repair the CAN bus line (Refer to DIAGNOSIS ).
STEP 2. Recheck for diagnostic trouble code.
Check again if the DTC is stored.
1. Erase the DTC.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
3. Check if the DTC is stored.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Is the DTC stored?
1. YES: Go to Step 3.
2. 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. Diagnosis check by dummy resistor connection.
1. Check that the negative battery terminal is disconnected. If the negative battery terminal is connected, disconnect it.
2. Disconnect the side-airbag module (LH) connector, unlock the connector by sliding the locking button to the direction of the arrow as shown in the figure, and then disconnect the connector.
  
  Fig 1: Disconnecting Side-Airbag Module Connector
  Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
3. Connect special tool dummy resistor (MB991865) to special tool resistor harness (MB991866).
  CAUTION: Do not insert a probe directly into the terminal from the connector front side as the connector contact pressure may be weakened.
4. Insert the resistor harness probe from the back of side-airbag module (LH) harness side connector.
5. Connect the negative battery terminal.
6. After erasing the DTC memory, check the DTC again.
7. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Side Airbag Module Connector And Special Tools
  Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
Q: Is the DTC B1432 stored?
1. YES: Go to Step 4.
2. NO: Replace the front seatback pad and frame assembly (Refer to SIDE-AIRBAG MODULE(S) ).
STEP 4. Resistance measurement at the SRS-ECU connector.
1. Check that the negative battery terminal is disconnected. If the negative battery terminal is connected, disconnect it.
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 SRS-ECU connector.
  WARNING: To release the connector short spring in the following operations, disconnect this side-airbag module connector, and keep the squib circuit shorted.
  
  Fig 3: Disconnecting SRS-ECU Connector
  Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
3. Disconnect the side-airbag module (LH) connector, unlock the connector by sliding the locking button to the direction of the arrow as shown in the figure, and then disconnect the connector.
  
  Fig 4: Disconnecting Side-Airbag Module Connector
  Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  
  CAUTION: The short spring may not be released due to the insufficient insertion. Therefore, insert the insulator for 4 mm (0.16 inch) or more.
4. Insert an insulator [3 mm (0.12 inch) wide, 0.5 mm (0.02 inch) thick] such as cable tie between the SLS-, SLS+ line and the short spring, and then release the short spring.
5. Take the measurements below at the SRS-ECU harness side connector.
  - Continuity between SLS-, SLS+ line and body ground
    OK: No continuity
    
    Fig 5: Identifying Harness Side Connector And Cable Tie
    Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
Q: Is the check result normal?
1. YES: Go to Step 5.
2. NO: Repair the wiring harness SLS-, SLS+ line between the SRS-ECU connector and the side-airbag module (LH) connector.
STEP 5. Recheck for diagnostic trouble code.
Check again if the DTC is stored.
1. Erase the DTC.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
3. Check if the DTC is stored.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Is the DTC B1432 stored?
1. YES: Replace SRS-ECU (Refer to SRS CONTROL UNIT (SRS-ECU) ).
2. NO: Intermittent malfunction (Refer to HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION ).