Diagnostic Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Toyota Matrix and 2004 Toyota Corolla. 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. Access air bag sensor assembly and disconnect harness connector A13. See AIR BAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. See Figure. Reconnect negative battery cable.
- Turn ignition switch to ON position. Measure voltage between ground and air bag sensor assembly connector A13, terminals No. 5 (circuit IG2, Black/Orange wire) and No. 27 (circuit ACC, White/Black wire) independently. See Figure. If voltage is less than 10-14 volts, go to next step. If voltage is not 10-14 volts, check battery and charging system operation.
- Turn ignition switch to LOCK position. Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least 90 seconds. Reconnect air bag sensor harness connector A13. Connect negative battery cable and wait at least 2 seconds. Turn ignition switch to 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 ON position. Wait at least 20 seconds. Retrieve DTCs. See RETRIEVING CODES under DIAGNOSTICS. If DTC 31/B1100 is displayed, replace air bag sensor assembly. If DTC 31/B1100 is not displayed, system is functioning properly at this time. Check for intermittent fault. See AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT INTERMITTENT .