Diagnosis Procedure
- Before servicing, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect battery negative terminal, and wait at least 3 minutes or more. (To discharge backup capacitor.)
- Never use unspecified tester or other measuring device.
- HARNESS CONNECTOR
Visually inspect all applicable harness connectors for the following:
- Visible damage to connector or terminal
- Loose terminal
- Poor connectionNOTE: All harness connectors should be inspected from the air bag diagnosis sensor unit to the end component (including any in-line connectors).
Is the inspection result normal?
YES
GO TO 2.
NO
Perform one of the following repairs:
- Visible damage: Replace the harness.
- Loose terminal: Secure the terminal.
- Poor connection: Secure the connection.
- CONFIRM DTC
- Reconnect all harness connectors.
- Turn ignition switch ON.
- Check for DTC using CONSULT.
Is DTC still current?
YES
GO TO 3.
NO
Refer to Intermittent Incident .
- WIRING HARNESS
Check the wiring harness for visible damage.
NOTE: The entire wiring harness should be inspected from the air bag diagnosis sensor unit to the end component (including any in-line connectors).Is the inspection result normal?
YES
GO TO 4.
NO
Replace the harness.
- CHECK SPIRAL CABLE CIRCUIT
- Turn ignition switch OFF.
- Disconnect driver air bag module harness connectors and spiral cable harness connector.
- Check continuity between driver air bag module harness connector and spiral cable connector.
Driver air bag module
Spiral cable
Continuity
Connector
Terminal
Connector
Terminal
M87
10
M53
28
Yes
11
30
M89
9
30
12
29
- Check continuity between driver air bag module harness connector and ground.
Driver air bag module
Ground
Continuity
Connector
Terminal
M87
10
No
11
M89
9
12
Is the inspection result normal?
YES
GO TO 5.
NO
Replace the spiral cable. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- CONFIRM DTC
- Reconnect all harness connectors.
- Turn ignition switch ON.
- Check for DTC using CONSULT.
Is DTC still current?
YES
GO TO 6.
NO
Refer to Intermittent Incident .
- DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE
- Replace the driver air bag module. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Turn ignition switch ON.
- Check for DTC using CONSULT.
Is DTC still current?
YES
GO TO 7.
NO
Clear DTC. Inspection End.
- AIR BAG DIAGNOSIS SENSOR UNIT
- Replace the air bag diagnosis sensor unit. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Turn ignition switch ON.
- Check for DTC using CONSULT.
Is DTC still current?
YES
GO TO 8.
NO
Clear DTC. Inspection End.
- RELATED HARNESS
Replace the related harness.
END