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. Disconnect right side air bag module harness connector, located under front seat. Access air bag sensor assembly and disconnect harness connector A14. See AIR BAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. See Figure. Measure resistance between Yellow/Red wire and Yellow/Green wire on harness side of right side air bag module connector. See WIRING DIAGRAMS . 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 side air bag module and air bag sensor assembly.
- Reconnect air bag sensor assembly connector A14 to air bag sensor assembly. Connect jumper wire between Yellow/Red wire and Yellow/Green wire on harness side of right side air bag module connector. Connect negative battery cable. 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 44/B0111 is not displayed, go to next step. If DTC 44/B0111 is displayed, replace air bag sensor assembly.
- Turn ignition switch to LOCK position. Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least 90 seconds. Reconnect right side air bag module connector. Connect negative battery cable. 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 44/B0111 is not displayed, system is functioning properly at this time. Check for intermittent fault. See AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT INTERMITTENT . If DTC 44/B0111 is displayed, replace side air bag module. See SIDE AIR BAG MODULE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.