DTC B1693/81 Driver Side Door Side Airbag Sensor Initialization Incomplete |
| DTC No. | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area |
| B1693/81 | When one of following conditions is met:
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| 1.CHECK PAST DTC |
Turn the ignition switch to ON, and wait for at least 60 seconds.
Turn the ignition switch off.
Turn the ignition switch to ON, and wait for at least 60 seconds.
Check the past DTCs (Click here).
| Result | Proceed to |
| DTC B1692/81 is output | A |
| DTC B1697/82 is output | B |
| DTC B1692/81 and B1697/82 are not output | C |
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| C | |
| 2.CHECK CONNECTION OF CONNECTORS |
Turn the ignition switch off.
Disconnect the negative (-) terminal cable from the battery, and wait for at least 90 seconds.
Check that the connectors are properly connected to the center airbag sensor assembly and driver side - side airbag sensor (for front side).
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| OK | |
| 3.CHECK CONNECTORS |
Disconnect the connectors from the center airbag sensor assembly and driver side - side airbag sensor (for front side).
Check that the connectors (on the center airbag sensor assembly side and driver side - side airbag sensor (for front side) side) are not damaged.
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| OK | |
| 4.SYSTEM CHECK |
Check the vehicle specifications.
| Result | Proceed to |
| w/ Curtain Shield Airbag | A |
| w/o Curtain Shield Airbag | B |
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| A | |
| 5.CHECK DRIVER SIDE - SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR (FOR FRONT SIDE) CIRCUIT (CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR - SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR (FOR FRONT SIDE)) |

| *1 | for LHD | *6 | Center Airbag Sensor Assembly |
| *2 | for RHD | *7 | Connector E |
| *3 | Rear view of wire harness connector (to Driver Side - Side Airbag Sensor (for Front Side)) | *8 | Connector B |
| *4 | Rear view of wire harness connector (to Center Airbag Sensor Assembly) | *9 | Service Wire |
| *5 | Driver Side - Side Airbag Sensor (for Front Side) | - | - |
Connect the negative (-) terminal cable to the battery, and wait for at least 2 seconds.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Tester Connection | Switch Condition | Specified Condition |
| F8-4 (BBL+) - Body ground | Ignition switch ON | Below 1 V |
| F8-3 (BBL-) - Body ground | Ignition switch ON | Below 1 V |
| Tester Connection | Switch Condition | Specified Condition |
| E8-4 (BBR+) - Body ground | Ignition switch ON | Below 1 V |
| E8-3 (BBR-) - Body ground | Ignition switch ON | Below 1 V |
Turn the ignition switch off.
Disconnect the negative (-) terminal cable from the battery, and wait for at least 90 seconds.
Using a service wire, connect terminals 8 (BBD+) and 15 (BBD-) of connector B.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
| F8-4 (BBL+) - F8-3 (BBL-) | Always | Below 1 Ω |
| Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
| E8-4 (BBR+) - E8-3 (BBR-) | Always | Below 1 Ω |
Disconnect the service wire from connector B.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
| F8-4 (BBL+) - F8-3 (BBL-) | Always | 1 MΩ or higher |
| F8-4 (BBL+) - Body ground | Always | 1 MΩ or higher |
| F8-3 (BBL-) - Body ground | Always | 1 MΩ or higher |
| Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
| E8-4 (BBR+) - E8-3 (BBR-) | Always | 1 MΩ or higher |
| E8-4 (BBR+) - Body ground | Always | 1 MΩ or higher |
| E8-3 (BBR-) - Body ground | Always | 1 MΩ or higher |
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| OK | |
| 6.CHECK DRIVER SIDE - SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR (FOR REAR SIDE) CIRCUIT |

| *1 | for LHD | *6 | Driver Side - Side Airbag Sensor (for Rear Side) |
| *2 | for RHD | *7 | Connector E |
| *3 | Rear view of wire harness connector (to Driver Side - Side Airbag Sensor (for Front Side)) | *8 | Connector B |
| *4 | Rear view of wire harness connector (to Driver Side - Side Airbag Sensor (for Rear Side)) | *9 | Service Wire |
| *5 | Driver Side - Side Airbag Sensor (for Front Side) | - | - |
Disconnect the connectors from the driver side - side airbag sensor (for front side) and driver side - side airbag sensor (for rear side).
Connect the negative (-) terminal cable to the battery, and wait for at least 2 seconds.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Tester Connection | Switch Condition | Specified Condition |
| G17-4 (BCL+) - Body ground | Ignition switch ON | Below 1 V |
| G17-3 (BCL-) - Body ground | Ignition switch ON | Below 1 V |
| Tester Connection | Switch Condition | Specified Condition |
| G16-4 (BCR+) - Body ground | Ignition switch ON | Below 1 V |
| G16-3 (BCR-) - Body ground | Ignition switch ON | Below 1 V |
Turn the ignition switch off.
Disconnect the negative (-) terminal cable from the battery, and wait for at least 90 seconds.
Using a service wire, connect terminals 2 and 1 of connector E.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
| G17-4 (BCL+) - G17-3 (BCL-) | Always | Below 1 Ω |
| Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
| G16-4 (BCR+) - G16-3 (BCR-) | Always | Below 1 Ω |
Disconnect the service wire from connector E.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
| G17-4 (BCL+) - G17-3 (BCL-) | Always | 1 MΩ or higher |
| G17-4 (BCL+) - Body ground | Always | 1 MΩ or higher |
| G17-3 (BCL-) - Body ground | Always | 1 MΩ or higher |
| Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
| G16-4 (BCR+) - G16-3 (BCR-) | Always | 1 MΩ or higher |
| G16-4 (BCR+) - Body ground | Always | 1 MΩ or higher |
| G16-3 (BCR-) - Body ground | Always | 1 MΩ or higher |
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| OK | |
| 7.CHECK DRIVER SIDE - SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR (FOR FRONT SIDE) |
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Interchange the passenger side - side airbag sensor (for front side) with the driver side - side airbag sensor (for front side) and connect the connectors to them.
Connect the negative (-) terminal cable to the battery, and wait for at least 2 seconds.
Turn the ignition switch to ON, and wait for at least 60 seconds.
Clear the DTCs stored in the memory (Click here).
Turn the ignition switch off.
Turn the ignition switch to ON, and wait for at least 90 seconds.
Check for DTCs (Click here).
| Result | Proceed to |
| DTC B1698/82 is output | A |
| DTC B1693/81 and B1698/82 are not output | B |
| DTC B1693/81 is output | C |
| *1 | Passenger Side - Side Airbag Sensor (for Front Side) |
| *2 | Center Airbag Sensor Assembly |
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| C | |
| 8.CHECK DRIVER SIDE - SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR (FOR REAR SIDE) |
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Interchange the passenger side - side airbag sensor (for rear side) with the driver side - side airbag sensor (for rear side) and connect the connectors to them.
Connect the negative (-) terminal cable to the battery, and wait for at least 2 seconds.
Turn the ignition switch to ON, and wait for at least 60 seconds.
Clear the DTCs stored in the memory (Click here).
Turn the ignition switch off.
Turn the ignition switch to ON, and wait for at least 90 seconds.
Check for DTCs (Click here).
| Result | Proceed to |
| DTC B1693/81 is output | A |
| DTC B1698/82 is output | B |
| DTC B1693/81 and B1698/82 are not output | C |
| *1 | Passenger Side - Side Airbag Sensor (for Rear Side) |
| *2 | Driver Side - Side Airbag Sensor (for Front Side) |
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| C | ||
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| 9.CHECK DRIVER SIDE - SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR (FOR FRONT SIDE) CIRCUIT (CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR - SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR (FOR FRONT SIDE)) |

| *1 | for LHD | *6 | Center Airbag Sensor Assembly |
| *2 | for RHD | *7 | Connector E |
| *3 | Rear view of wire harness connector (to Driver Side - Side Airbag Sensor (for Front Side)) | *8 | Connector B |
| *4 | Rear view of wire harness connector (to Center Airbag Sensor Assembly) | *9 | Service Wire |
| *5 | Driver Side - Side Airbag Sensor (for Front Side) | - | - |
Connect the negative (-) terminal cable to the battery, and wait for at least 2 seconds.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Tester Connection | Switch Condition | Specified Condition |
| F9-2 (BBL+) - Body ground | Ignition switch ON | Below 1 V |
| F9-1 (BBL-) - Body ground | Ignition switch ON | Below 1 V |
| Tester Connection | Switch Condition | Specified Condition |
| E9-2 (BBR+) - Body ground | Ignition switch ON | Below 1 V |
| E9-1 (BBR-) - Body ground | Ignition switch ON | Below 1 V |
Turn the ignition switch off.
Disconnect the negative (-) terminal cable from the battery, and wait for at least 90 seconds.
Using a service wire, connect terminals 8 (BBD+) and 15 (BBD-) of connector B.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
| F9-2 (BBL+) - F9-1 (BBL-) | Always | Below 1 Ω |
| Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
| E9-2 (BBR+) - E9-1 (BBR-) | Always | Below 1 Ω |
Disconnect the service wire from connector B.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
| F9-2 (BBL+) - F9-1 (BBL-) | Always | 1 MΩ or higher |
| F9-2 (BBL+) - Body ground | Always | 1 MΩ or higher |
| F9-1 (BBL-) - Body ground | Always | 1 MΩ or higher |
| Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
| E9-2 (BBR+) - E9-1 (BBR-) | Always | 1 MΩ or higher |
| E9-2 (BBR+) - Body ground | Always | 1 MΩ or higher |
| E9-1 (BBR-) - Body ground | Always | 1 MΩ or higher |
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| OK | |
| 10.CHECK DRIVER SIDE - SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR (FOR FRONT SIDE) |
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Interchange the passenger side - side airbag sensor (for front side) with the driver side - side airbag sensor (for front side) and connect the connectors to them.
Connect the negative (-) terminal cable to the battery, and wait for at least 2 seconds.
Turn the ignition switch to ON, and wait for at least 60 seconds.
Clear the DTCs stored in the memory (Click here).
Turn the ignition switch off.
Turn the ignition switch to ON, and wait for at least 90 seconds.
Check for DTCs (Click here).
| Result | Proceed to |
| DTC B1698/82 is output | A |
| DTC B1693/81 and B1698/82 are not output | B |
| DTC B1693/81 is output | C |
| *1 | Passenger Side - Side Airbag Sensor (for Front Side) |
| *2 | Center Airbag Sensor Assembly |
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| C | ||
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| 11.CHECK FLOOR WIRE (CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR - FRONT DOOR WIRE (DRIVER SIDE)) |

| *1 | for LHD | *7 | Front Door Wire (Driver Side) |
| *2 | for RHD | *8 | Floor Wire |
| *3 | Front view of wire harness connector (to Front Door Wire (Driver Side)) | *9 | Connector C |
| *4 | Rear view of wire harness connector (to Center Airbag Sensor Assembly) | *10 | Connector B |
| *5 | Driver Side - Side Airbag Sensor (for Front Side) | *11 | Service Wire |
| *6 | Center Airbag Sensor Assembly | - | - |
Disconnect the floor wire connector from the front door wire (driver side).
Connect the negative (-) terminal cable to the battery, and wait for at least 2 seconds.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Tester Connection | Switch Condition | Specified Condition |
| FG1-1 (BBL+) - Body ground | Ignition switch ON | Below 1 V |
| FG1-2 (BBL-) - Body ground | Ignition switch ON | Below 1 V |
| Tester Connection | Switch Condition | Specified Condition |
| EG1-1 (BBR+) - Body ground | Ignition switch ON | Below 1 V |
| EG1-2 (BBR-) - Body ground | Ignition switch ON | Below 1 V |
Turn the ignition switch off.
Disconnect the negative (-) terminal cable from the battery, and wait for at least 90 seconds.
Using a service wire, connect terminals 8 (BBD+) and 15 (BBD-) of connector B.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
| FG1-1 (BBL+) - FG1-2 (BBL-) | Always | Below 1 Ω |
| Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
| EG1-1 (BBR+) - EG1-2 (BBR-) | Always | Below 1 Ω |
Disconnect the service wire from connector B.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
| FG1-1 (BBL+) - FG1-2 (BBL-) | Always | 1 MΩ or higher |
| FG1-1 (BBL+) - Body ground | Always | 1 MΩ or higher |
| FG1-2 (BBL-) - Body ground | Always | 1 MΩ or higher |
| Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
| EG1-1 (BBR+) - EG1-2 (BBR-) | Always | 1 MΩ or higher |
| EG1-1 (BBR+) - Body ground | Always | 1 MΩ or higher |
| EG1-2 (BBR-) - Body ground | Always | 1 MΩ or higher |
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| OK | ||
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| 12.CHECK FLOOR WIRE (SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR (FOR REAR SIDE) - FRONT DOOR WIRE) |

| *1 | for LHD | *7 | Front Door Wire (Driver Side) |
| *2 | for RHD | *8 | Floor Wire |
| *3 | Front view of wire harness connector (to Front Door Wire (Driver Side)) | *9 | Connector C |
| *4 | Rear view of wire harness connector (to Driver Side - Side Airbag Sensor (for Rear Side)) | *10 | Connector B |
| *5 | Driver Side - Side Airbag Sensor (for Front Side) | *11 | Service Wire |
| *6 | Driver Side - Side Airbag Sensor (for Rear Side) | - | - |
Disconnect the floor wire connector from the front door wire (driver side).
Connect the negative (-) terminal cable to the battery, and wait for at least 2 seconds.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Tester Connection | Switch Condition | Specified Condition |
| FG1-3 (BCL+) - Body ground | Ignition switch ON | Below 1 V |
| FG1-4 (BCL-) - Body ground | Ignition switch ON | Below 1 V |
| Tester Connection | Switch Condition | Specified Condition |
| EG1-3 (BCR+) - Body ground | Ignition switch ON | Below 1 V |
| EG1-4 (BCR-) - Body ground | Ignition switch ON | Below 1 V |
Turn the ignition switch off.
Disconnect the negative (-) terminal cable from the battery, and wait for at least 90 seconds.
Using a service wire, connect terminals 3 and 4 of connector B.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
| FG1-3 (BCL+) - FG1-4 (BCL-) | Always | Below 1 Ω |
| Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
| EG1-3 (BCR+) - EG1-4 (BCR-) | Always | Below 1 Ω |
Disconnect the service wire from connector B.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
| FG1-3 (BCL+) - FG1-4 (BCL-) | Always | 1 MΩ or higher |
| FG1-3 (BCL+) - Body ground | Always | 1 MΩ or higher |
| FG1-4 (BCL-) - Body ground | Always | 1 MΩ or higher |
| Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
| EG1-3 (BCR+) - EG1-4 (BCR-) | Always | 1 MΩ or higher |
| EG1-3 (BCR+) - Body ground | Always | 1 MΩ or higher |
| EG1-4 (BCR-) - Body ground | Always | 1 MΩ or higher |
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