Diagnostic Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lexus RX 300. 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 33/B1141 is not displayed, system is functioning properly at this time. Check for intermittent fault. See AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT INTERMITTENT . If DTC 33/B1141 is displayed, go to next step.
- Access left-side air bag sensor assembly. See AIR BAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Ensure left-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 left-side air bag sensor assembly connector. Connect fused jumper wire between left-side air bag sensor assembly harness connector terminals No. 2 (circuit SSL+, Blue/White wire) and No. 4 (circuit ESL, Gray/Blue wire). See WIRING DIAGRAMS . Measure resistance between air bag sensor assembly connector C7, terminals No. 9 (circuit SSL+, Blue/White wire) and No. 12 (circuit ESL, Gray/Blue 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 left-side air bag sensor assembly and air bag sensor assembly.
- Connect fused jumper wire between left-side air bag sensor assembly harness connector terminals No. 1 (circuit VUPL, Pink/Blue wire) and No. 3 (circuit FSL, Light Green/Black wire). See WIRING DIAGRAMS . Measure resistance between air bag sensor assembly connector C9, terminals No. 7 (circuit VUPL, Pink/Blue wire) and No. 10 (circuit FSL, Light Green/Black 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 left-side air bag sensor assembly and air bag sensor assembly.
- Measure resistance between ground and air bag sensor assembly harness connector C7, terminals No. 7 (circuit VUPL, Pink/Blue wire), No. 9 (circuit SSL+, Blue/White wire) and No. 10 (circuit FSL, Light Green/Black 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 left-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 C7, terminals No. 7 (circuit VUPL, Pink/Blue wire), No. 10 (circuit SSL+, Blue/White wire), No. 10 (circuit FSL, Light Green/Black wire) and No. 12 (circuit ESL, Gray/Blue wire) individually. See Figure. 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 left-side air bag sensor assembly and air bag sensor assembly. See WIRING DIAGRAMS .
- Ensure negative battery cable is disconnected. Reconnect front air bag sensor connector. Reconnect air bag sensor assembly connector C9. 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 33/B1141 is not displayed, system is functioning properly at this time. Check for intermittent fault. See AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT INTERMITTENT . If DTC 33/B1141 is displayed, go to next step.
- Turn ignition switch to lock position. Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least 90 seconds. Disconnect left-side air bag sensor assembly and connect it to left-side air bag sensor assembly 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 33/B1141 is not displayed, go to next step. If DTC 33/B1141 is displayed, replace air bag sensor assembly.
- Turn ignition switch to lock position. Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least 90 seconds. Connect left-side air bag sensor assembly to left-side air bag sensor assembly 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 32/B1140 is not displayed, system is functioning properly at this time. Check for intermittent fault. See AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT INTERMITTENT . If DTC 32/B1140 is displayed, replace left-side air bag sensor assembly.