Symptom Troubleshooting

Symptom Troubleshooting: Side airbag cutoff indicator stays on

Side airbag cutoff indicator stays on

1. Make sure nothing is on the front passenger's seat.

2. Make sure the seat-back is dry.

3. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and see if the SRS indicator comes on.

Does the SRS indicator come on?
YES - Go to the Symptom Troubleshooting "SRS indicator stay on".

NO - Go to step 4.


4. Connect the HDS to the DLC. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

5. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the SRS unit. If it does not communicate, troubleshoot the DLC circuit. Testing and Inspection

6. From the Main Menu on the HDS, select SRS, then PARAMETER INFORMATION. In the PARAMETER INFORMATION Menu, select "SCS, MES, Indicator," and read the HDS screen.

Is OFF indicated on the HDS?
YES - Faulty gauge control module; replace the gauge control module. Service and Repair

NO - Faulty SRS unit; replace the SRS unit. SRS Unit Replacement