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.
- Disable air bag system. See DISABLING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Reconnect negative battery cable.
- Measure voltage between ground and Yellow/Gray wire (circuit PLR+) on air bag sensor assembly side of driver-side rear seat belt pretensioner harness connector. If voltage is more than one volt, repair or replace harness or connector between driver-side rear seat belt pretensioner and air bag sensor assembly. If voltage is less than one volt, go to next step.
- Turn ignition switch to LOCK position. Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least 90 seconds. Reconnect air bag sensor assembly connector A23 to air bag sensor assembly. Connect jumper wire between Yellow/Gray wire (circuit PLR+) and Yellow/Pink wire (circuit PLR-) on air bag sensor assembly side of driver-side rear seat belt pretensioner harness 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 76/B1198 is not retrieved, go to next step. If DTC 76/B1198 is retrieved, replace air bag sensor assembly.
- Turn ignition switch to LOCK position. Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least 90 seconds. Reconnect driver-side rear seat belt pretensioner 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. 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. If DTC 76/B1198 is not retrieved, system is functioning properly at this time. Check for intermittent fault. See AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT INTERMITTENT . If DTC 76/B1198 is retrieved, replace driver-side rear seat belt pretensioner.