Diagnostic Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Lexus LS 430. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Turn ignition switch to ACC or On position. Wait at least 20 seconds. Clear DTCs. See CLEARING CODES under DIAGNOSTICS. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position. Wait at least 20 seconds. Turn ignition switch to ACC or ON position. Wait at least 20 seconds. Retrieve DTCs. See RETRIEVING CODES under DIAGNOSTICS. If DTC 32/B1140 is not retrieved, system is functioning properly at this time. Check for intermittent fault. See AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT INTERMITTENT .. If DTC 32/B1140 is retrieved, go to next step.
- Access right head impact/side air bag sensor assembly. See HEAD IMPACT/SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR ASSEMBLIES under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Ensure right head impact/side air bag sensor assembly harness connector is properly connected and secure. Reconnect if necessary. Go to next step.
- Disable air bag system. See DISABLING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM.
- Disconnect right head impact/side air bag sensor assembly connector. Connect jumper wire between right head impact/side air bag sensor assembly harness connector terminals No. 2 (circuit SSR+, Blue/Yellow wire) and No. 3 (circuit SSR-, Pink wire). See WIRING DIAGRAMS . Measure resistance between air bag sensor assembly connector A25, terminals No. 16 (circuit SSR+, Blue/Yellow wire) and No. 13 (circuit SSR-, Pink wire). See Figure. If resistance is less than one ohm, go to next step. If resistance is more than one ohm, repair or replace harness or connector between right head impact/side air bag sensor assembly and air bag sensor assembly.
- Connect jumper wire between right head impact/side air bag sensor assembly harness connector terminals No. 1 (circuit VUPR, Light Green wire) and No. 4 (circuit ESR, Gray wire). See WIRING DIAGRAMS . Measure resistance between air bag sensor assembly connector A25, terminals No. 17 (circuit VUPR, Light Green wire) and No. 15 (circuit ESR, Gray wire). See Figure. If resistance is less than one ohm, remove jumper wire and go to next step. If resistance is more than one ohm, repair or replace harness or connector between right head impact/side air bag sensor assembly and air bag sensor assembly.
- Measure resistance between ground and air bag sensor assembly harness connector A25, terminals No. 16 (circuit SSR+, Blue/Yellow wire), No. 17 (circuit VUPR, Light Green wire) and No. 13 (circuit SSR-, Pink wire) individually. See Figure. If resistance is more than one megohm, go to next step. If resistance is less than one megohm, repair or replace harness or connector between right head impact/side air bag sensor assembly and air bag sensor assembly.
- Connect negative battery cable. Turn ignition switch to ACC or ON position. Measure voltage between ground and air bag sensor assembly harness connector A25, terminals No. 16 (circuit SSR+, Blue/Yellow wire), No. 17 (circuit VUPR, Light Green wire), No. 15 (circuit ESR, Gray wire) and No. 13 (circuit SSR-, Pink wire) individually. If voltage is less than one volt, turn ignition switch to LOCK position, disconnect negative battery cable and go to next step. If voltage is more than one volt, repair or replace harness or connector between right head impact/side air bag sensor assembly and air bag sensor assembly. See WIRING DIAGRAMS .
- Ensure negative battery cable is disconnected. Reconnect air bag sensor assembly connector A25 and right head impact/side air bag sensor assembly connector. Connect negative battery cable. Wait at least 2 seconds. Turn ignition switch to ACC or ON position. Wait at least 20 seconds. Clear DTCs. See CLEARING CODES under DIAGNOSTICS. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position. Wait at least 20 seconds. Turn ignition switch to ACC or ON position. Wait at least 20 seconds. Retrieve DTCs. See RETRIEVING CODES under DIAGNOSTICS. If DTC 32/B1140 or 33/B1141 is not retrieved, system is functioning properly at this time. Check for intermittent fault. See AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT INTERMITTENT . If DTC 32/B1140 is retrieved, replace air bag sensor assembly. If DTC 33/B1141 is retrieved, replace right head impact/side air bag sensor assembly.