AIRBAG SYSTEM > DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM

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SYMPTOM SIMULATION

HINT:

The most difficult case in troubleshooting is when no symptoms occur. In such cases, a thorough customer problem analysis must be carried out. Then the same or similar conditions and environment in which the problem occurred in the customer's vehicle should be simulated. Troubleshooting without confirming the problem symptoms will lead to important repairs being overlooked and mistakes or delays.

Simulation method: When vibration seems to be the major cause
HINT:
Perform this method only during the primary check period (for approximately 6 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to ON).
1. Use your finger to slightly vibrate the part of the sensor considered to be the problem cause, and check whether the malfunction recurs.
  HINT:
  Wiggling the relays too strongly may result in open relays.
2. Gently wiggle the connector.
3. Slightly shake the wire harness vertically and horizontally.
  The connector joint and fulcrum of the vibration are the major areas to be checked thoroughly.

FUNCTION OF SRS WARNING LIGHT

Primary check
1. Turn the ignition switch off. Wait for at least 2 seconds, and then turn the ignition switch to ON. The SRS warning light comes on for approximately 6 seconds and the SRS airbag system diagnosis (including the seat belt pretensioner) is performed.
  HINT:
  If any malfunctions are detected during the primary check, the SRS warning light remains on even after the primary check period has elapsed.
Constant check
1. After the primary check, the center airbag sensor assembly constantly monitors the SRS airbag system for trouble.
  HINT:
  If any malfunctions are detected during the constant check, the center airbag sensor assembly functions as follows:
  1. The SRS warning light comes on.
  2. The SRS warning light goes off, and then comes on again. This blinking pattern indicates a source voltage drop. The SRS warning light goes off 10 seconds after the source voltage returns to normal.
Review
1. When the airbag system is normal:
  The SRS warning light comes on only during the primary check period (for approximately 6 seconds after the ignition switch is turned ON).
2. When the airbag system malfunctions:
  1. The SRS warning light blinks after the primary check period has elapsed.
  2. The SRS warning light goes off after the primary check, but comes on again during the constant check.
  3. The SRS warning light remains off even after the ignition switch is turned from LOCK to ON. However, if malfunctions such as an open circuit have occurred in the wire harness between the meter and ECU, the warning light comes on 10 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to ON.
  HINT:
  The center airbag sensor assembly keeps the SRS warning light on if any malfunctions have been detected in the airbag system.

SRS WARNING LIGHT CHECK

Turn the ignition switch to ON, and check that the SRS warning light comes on for approximately 6 seconds (primary check).
Check that the SRS warning light goes off approximately 6 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to ON (constant check).
HINT:
When any of the following symptoms occur, refer to the Problem Symptoms Table (Click here).
1. The SRS warning light comes on occasionally, after the primary check period has elapsed.
2. Even when the SRS warning light comes on, no DTCs are stored.
3. Even when the ignition switch is turned from LOCK to ON, the SRS warning light remains off.

FUNCTION OF PASSENGER AIRBAG ON/OFF INDICATOR

Initial check
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
2. The passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator comes on for approximately 4 seconds, and then goes off for approximately 2 seconds.
3. Approximately 6 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to ON, the passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator will be ON or OFF depending on the conditions listed below.
  
  Airbag Cut-off Switch
  Passenger Airbag ON/OFF Indicator
  ON Indicator
  OFF Indicator
  ON
  ON
  OFF
  OFF
  OFF
  ON
  Switch failure
  OFF
  ON
  HINT:
  The passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator is based on the timing chart below in order to check the indicator light circuit.

CHECK PASSENGER AIRBAG ON/OFF INDICATOR

Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Check that the passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator ("ON" and "OFF") comes on for approximately 2 seconds.
HINT:
Refer to the table in the previous step regarding the passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator when the ignition switch is turned to ON and approximately 6 seconds have passed.
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*2
w/o Audio

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*1	w/ Audio
*2	w/o Audio

ACTIVATION PREVENTION MECHANISM

FUNCTION OF ACTIVATION PREVENTION MECHANISM
1. An activation prevention mechanism is built into the connector (on the center airbag sensor assembly side) of the airbag system squib circuit to prevent accidental airbag activation.
2. This mechanism closes the circuit when the connector is disconnected by bringing the short spring into contact with the terminals and shutting off external electricity to prevent accidental airbag activation.

RELEASE METHOD OF ACTIVATION PREVENTION MECHANISM
1. To release the activation prevention mechanism, insert a piece of paper, with the same thickness as the male terminal (approximately 0.5 mm [0.020 in.]), between the terminals and the short spring to break the connection.
2. Refer to the following illustrations concerning connectors utilizing the activation prevention mechanism and its release method.
  CAUTION:
  Never release the activation prevention mechanism on the squib connector even when inspecting with the squib disconnected.
  NOTICE:
  1. Do not release the activation prevention mechanism unless specifically directed to do so by the troubleshooting procedure.
  2. To prevent the terminal and the short spring from being damaged, always use a piece of paper that is the same thickness as the male terminal.

Airbag Cut-off Switch	Passenger Airbag ON/OFF Indicator
Airbag Cut-off Switch	ON Indicator	OFF Indicator
ON	ON	OFF
OFF	OFF	ON
Switch failure	OFF	ON