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DTC B1815/54: Short in Front Passenger Side Squib 2nd Step Circuit; DTC B1816/54: Open in Front Passenger Side Squib 2nd Step Circuit; DTC B1817/54: Short to GND in Front Passenger Side Squib 2nd Step Circuit; DTC B1818/54: Short to B+ in Front Passenger Side Squib 2nd Step Circuit [10/2013 - ]: Procedure

  1. CHECK CONNECTORS 
    1. Turn the engine switch off.
      GTY319597Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
      WARNING:

      Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    3. Check that the connectors are properly connected to the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly and airbag ECU assembly. Also check that the connectors that link the instrument panel wire and No. 2 instrument panel wire are properly connected.

      OK

      The connectors are properly connected.

      HINT: 

      If the connectors are not properly connected, reconnect the connectors and proceed to the next inspection.

    4. Disconnect the connectors from the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly and airbag ECU assembly. Also disconnect the instrument panel wire from the No. 2 instrument panel wire.
    5. Check that the terminals of the connectors are not damaged.

      OK

      The terminals are not deformed or damaged.

    6. Check that the No. 2 instrument panel wire connector (on the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly side) is not damaged.

      OK

      The connector locking button is not disengaged, or the claw of the lock is not deformed or damaged.

    7. Check that the short springs for the instrument panel wire and No. 2 instrument panel wire with the activation prevention mechanism are not deformed or damaged.

      OK

      The short springs are not deformed or damaged.

      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Instrument Panel Passenger Airbag Assembly
      *2 Airbag ECU Assembly
      *3 No. 2 Instrument Panel Wire
      *4 Instrument Panel Wire

    NG → REPLACE WIRE HARNESS 

    OK: Go to next step 

  2. CHECK INSTRUMENT PANEL PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SQUIB 2ND STEP) 
    1. Connect the instrument panel wire to the No. 2 instrument panel wire and airbag ECU assembly.
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    2. Connect SST (resistance 2.1 Ω) to connector E (black connector).
      WARNING:

      Never connect a tester to the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly (front passenger side squib 2nd step) for measurement, as this may lead to a serious injury due to airbag deployment.

      NOTE:
      • Do not forcibly insert SST into the terminals of the connector when connecting it.
      • Insert SST straight into the terminals of the connector.
      • SST: 09843-18061 
    3. Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.
    4. Clear the DTCs stored in memory. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [10/2013 - ] .
    5. Turn the engine switch off.
    6. Turn the engine switch on (IG), and wait for at least 60 seconds.
    7. Check for DTCs. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [10/2013 - ] .

      OK

      DTC B1815/54, B1816/54, B1817/54 or B1818/54 is not output.

      HINT: 

      Codes other than DTCs B1815/54, B1816/54, B1817/54 and B1818/54 may be output at this time, but they are not related to this check.

    8. Turn the engine switch off.
    9. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
      WARNING:

      Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    10. Disconnect SST from connector E.
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Instrument Panel Passenger Airbag Assembly
      *2 Airbag ECU Assembly
      *a Front view of wire harness connector
      (to Instrument Panel Passenger Airbag Assembly)
      *b Color: Black

    NG → See step   3 

    OK → See step   9 

  3. CHECK FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SQUIB 2ND STEP CIRCUIT 
    1. Disconnect the instrument panel wire from the airbag ECU assembly.
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    2. Check for a short to B+ in the circuit.
      1. Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.
      2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
      3. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

        Standard Voltage

        Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
        V2-2 (P2+) - Body ground Engine switch on (IG) Below 1 V
        V2-1 (P2-) - Body ground Engine switch on (IG) Below 1 V
      4. Turn the engine switch off.
      5. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
        WARNING:

        Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    3. Check for an open in the circuit.
      1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

        Standard Resistance

        Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
        V2-2 (P2+) - V2-1 (P2-) Always Below 1 Ω
    4. Check for a short to ground in the circuit.
      1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

        Standard Resistance

        Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
        V2-2 (P2+) - Body ground Always 1 MΩ or higher
        V2-1 (P2-) - Body ground Always 1 MΩ or higher
    5. Check for a short in the circuit.
      1. Release the activation prevention mechanism built into connector B. Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [10/2013 - ] .
      2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

        Standard Resistance

        Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
        V2-2 (P2+) - V2-1 (P2-) Always 1 MΩ or higher
      3. Restore the released activation prevention mechanism of connector B to the original condition.
        TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

        *1 Instrument Panel Passenger Airbag Assembly
        *2 Airbag ECU Assembly
        *a Front view of wire harness connector
        (to Instrument Panel Passenger Airbag Assembly)
        *b Color: Black

    NG → See step   5 

    OK: Go to next step 

  4. CHECK DTC 
    1. Connect the connectors to the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly and airbag ECU assembly.
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    2. Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.
    3. Clear the DTCs stored in memory. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [10/2013 - ] .
    4. Turn the engine switch off.
    5. Turn the engine switch on (IG), and wait for at least 60 seconds.
    6. Check for DTCs. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [10/2013 - ] .

      OK

      DTC B1815/54, B1816/54, B1817/54 or B1818/54 is not output.

      HINT: 

      Codes other than DTCs B1815/54, B1816/54, B1817/54 and B1818/54 may be output at this time, but they are not related to this check.

      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Instrument Panel Passenger Airbag Assembly
      *2 Airbag ECU Assembly

    NG → See step   7 

    OK → See step   8 

  5. CHECK INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE 
    1. Disconnect the No. 2 instrument panel wire from the instrument panel wire.
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    2. Check for a short to B+ in the circuit.
      1. Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.
      2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
      3. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

        Standard Voltage

        Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
        DV1-3 (P2+) - Body ground Engine switch on (IG) Below 1 V
        DV1-4 (P2-) - Body ground Engine switch on (IG) Below 1 V
      4. Turn the engine switch off.
      5. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
        WARNING:

        Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    3. Check for an open in the circuit.
      1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

        Standard Resistance

        Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
        DV1-3 (P2+) - DV1-4 (P2-) Always Below 1 Ω
    4. Check for a short to ground in the circuit.
      1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

        Standard Resistance

        Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
        DV1-3 (P2+) - Body ground Always 1 MΩ or higher
        DV1-4 (P2-) - Body ground Always 1 MΩ or higher
    5. Check for a short in the circuit.
      1. Release the activation prevention mechanism built into connector B. Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [10/2013 - ] .
      2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

        Standard Resistance

        Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
        DV1-3 (P2+) - DV1-4 (P2-) Always 1 MΩ or higher
      3. Restore the released activation prevention mechanism of connector B to the original condition.
        TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

        *1 Instrument Panel Passenger Airbag Assembly
        *2 Airbag ECU Assembly
        *3 No. 2 Instrument Panel Wire
        *4 Instrument Panel Wire
        *a Front view of wire harness connector
        (to No. 2 Instrument Panel Wire)

    NG → REPLACE INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE 

    OK: Go to next step 

  6. CHECK NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE 
    1. Check for a short to B+ in the circuit.
      GTY368865Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.
      2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
      3. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

        Standard Voltage

        Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
        V2-2 (P2+) - Body ground Engine switch on (IG) Below 1 V
        V2-1 (P2-) - Body ground Engine switch on (IG) Below 1 V
      4. Turn the engine switch off.
      5. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
        WARNING:

        Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    2. Check for an open in the circuit.
      1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

        Standard Resistance

        Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
        V2-2 (P2+) - V2-1 (P2-) Always Below 1 Ω
    3. Check for a short to ground in the circuit.
      1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

        Standard Resistance

        Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
        V2-2 (P2+) - Body ground Always 1 MΩ or higher
        V2-1 (P2-) - Body ground Always 1 MΩ or higher
    4. Check for a short in the circuit.
      1. Release the activation prevention mechanism built into connector D. Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [10/2013 - ] .
      2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

        Standard Resistance

        Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
        V2-2 (P2+) - V2-1 (P2-) Always 1 MΩ or higher
      3. Restore the released activation prevention mechanism of connector D to the original condition.
        TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

        *1 Instrument Panel Passenger Airbag Assembly
        *2 Airbag ECU Assembly
        *3 No. 2 Instrument Panel Wire
        *4 Instrument Panel Wire
        *a Front view of wire harness connector
        (to Instrument Panel Passenger Airbag Assembly)
        *b Color: Black

    NG → REPLACE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE 

    OK → See step   8 

  7. REPLACE AIRBAG ECU ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [10/2013 - ] 
  8. USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [10/2013 - ] 
  9. REPLACE INSTRUMENT PANEL PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [10/2013 - ]