LEXUS SC400 1991 Service Repair Manual

Check spiral cable.
Repair or replace spiral cable.
Measure resistance between D+ and D± on center
airbag sensor assembly side of connector between
center airbag sensor assembly and spiral cable.
Check harness between center airbag sensor assembly and spiral
cable.
Resistance: Below 1

Measure resistance between D+ and D± on spiral
cable side of connector betweenspiral cable and
steering wheel pad.
Resistance: Below 1


Disconnect connector between center airbag sensor
assembly and spiral cable.
Repair or replace harness or connector
between center airbag sensor assembly
and spiral cable.
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Check center airbag sensor assembly.
Diagnostic code 14 is not output.(1) Connect connector to center airbag sensor
connector.
(2) Connect connector between center airbag sensor assembly and spiral cable.
(3) Using a service wire, connect D+ and D± on spiral cable side of connector between spiral
cable and steering wheel pad.
(4) Connect negative (±) terminal cable to battery,
and wait at least 2 seconds.
Check squib.
(1) Turn ignition switch ACC or ON, and wait at least 20 seconds.
(2) Using SST, connect terminals Tc and E1 of TDCL.
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(3) Check diagnostic code.
(1) Turn ignition switch LOCK.
(2) Disconnect battery negative (±) terminal cable, and wait at least 20 seconds.
(3) Connect steering wheel pad (squib) connector.
(4) Connect negative (±) terminal cable to battery, and wait at least 2 seconds.
Diagnostic code 14 is not output. (1) Turn ignition switch ACC or ON, and wait at least 20 seconds.
(2) UsingSST, connect terminals Tc and E1 of TDCL.
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(3) Check diagnostic code. Codes other than code 14 may be output at this
time, but this is not relevant to this check
Codes other than code 14 may be output at this
time, but this is not relevant to this check Replace steering wheel pad.
From the results of the above inspection, the malfunctioning part can no\
w be considered normal.
To make sure this, use the simulation method to check. Replace center airbag sensor assembly.
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Diag. Code 15\
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Open in Front Airbag Sensor Circuit
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The front airbag sensor detects the deceleration force in a frontal collisi\
on and is located in the front fender
on the left and right sides.
For details of the function of each component, see FUNCTION OF COMPONENT\
S on page AB±5.
Diagnostic code 15 is recorded when an open is detected in the front air\
bag sensor circuit.
NOTICE: The front airbag sensor connector is equipped with an electrical connection \
check mechanism
for the purpose of detecting an open in the front airbag sensor (See page AB±7). This mechanism is
constructed so that when the terminals of the front airbag sensor have been connect\
ed (when the connec-
tor housing lock is in the locked condition), the connection detection \
pin on the wire harness side connects
with the terminals for diagnosis use on the sensor side. If the connector is\
not properly connected, the diag-
nosis system may detect only a malfunction code, even though the airbag syste\
m is functioning normally.
When connecting the front airbag sensor connector, make sure it is connected properly. If diagnostic code
15 is displayed after the front airbag sensor connector has been connect\
ed, check again that it is properly
connected.
 

Code No.
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Diagnosis
 




15
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Open circuit in +S wire harness or ±S wire harness of front airbag s\
ensor.

Front airbag sensor malfunction.

Malfunction of electrical connection check mechanism of front airbag se\
nsor.

Center airbag sensor assembly malfunction.
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Preperation.
Check front airbag sensor circuit.
(Measure resistance between terminals +SR
and ±SR, +SL and ±SL of center airbag sen-
sor assembly connector.)
Check center airbag sensor assembly.From the results of the above inspection, the
malfunctioning part can now be considered nor-
mal. To make sure of this, use the simulation
method to check.
Check front airbag sensor.
Check harness between center airbag
sensor assembly and front airbag sensor.
Replace front airbag sensor connector
(See page AB±20). Replace center airbag sensor
assembly. Go to step
Replace front airbag sensor.
Repair or replace harness or con-
nector between center airbag sen-
sor assembly and front airbag sen-
sor (See page AB±20).
WIRING DIAGRAM
DIAGNOSTIC CHARTDIAGNOSTIC CHART
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INSPECTION PROCEDURE
When storing steering wheel pad, keep upper
surface of pad facing upward.
Preparation.
(1) Disconnect battery negative (±) terminal cable, and wait at least 20 seconds.
(2) Remove steering wheel pad (See page AB±14).
Disconnect center airbag sensor assembly connector.
Check front airbag sensor circuit (Measure resistance between terminals +SR
and ±SL and ±SL of center airbag sensor assembly connector.).
Measure resistance between terminals +SR and ±SR,
+SL and ±SL of harness side connector of center air-
bag sensor assembly.
Resistance: 755
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Codes other than code 15 may be output at this
time, but this is not relevant to this check.Replace front airbag sensor.
NG
OK
(1) Turn ignition switch ACC or ON, and wait at least 20
seconds.
(2) Using SST, connect terminals Tc and E
1 of TDCL.
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(3) Check diagnostic code.
Check center airbag sensor assmbly.
Check front airbag sensor.
Replace center airbag sensor assembly.NG
OK
Diagnostic code 15 is not output.
(1) Connect connector to center airbag sensor
assembly.
(2) Using a service wire, connect D+ and D± on spiral cable side of connector between spiral
cable and steering wheel pad.
(3) Connect negative (±) terminal cable to battery, and wait at least 2 seconds.
From the results of the above inspection, the malfunctioning part can no\
w be considered normal.
To make sure of this, use the simulation method to check.
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Disconnect front airbag sensor connector. Measure resistance between each terminal of
front airbag sensor.

Do not touch ohmmeter probes strongly
against terminals of front airbag sensor.

Make sure the front airbag sensor connector
is properly connected.
Terminal Resistance
Below 1 
755
 ±885 
1 M or higher
+S ± +A
+S ± ±S
±S ± ±A
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5Check harness between center airbag sensor assembly and front airbag
sensor.
(1) Disconnect center airbag sensor assembly
connector.
(2) Using service wires, connect +SR and ±SR, +SL and ±SL on the wire harness side of the
center airbag sensor assembly connector.
Measure resistance between terminals +SR and
±SL, +SL and ±SL of harness side connector of
front airbag sensor.

Lightly touch ohmmeter probes at
position shown in illustration.

Make sure the front airbag sensor con-
nector is properly connected.
Repair or replace harness or connector between
center airbag sensor assembly and front airbag
sensor (See page AB±20).
Replace front airbag sensor connector (See page AB±20)
NG
OK
Resistance: Below 1

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Diag. Code 22Airbag Warning Light System Malfunction
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The airbag warning light is located on the combination meter.
When the airbag system is normal, the airbag warning light lights up for\
approx. 6 seconds after the
ignition switch is turned from LOCK position to ACC or ON position, and then turns off automatically.
If there is a malfunction in the airbag system, the airbag warning light\
lights up to inform the driver of
the abnormality.
When terminals Tc and E of the TDCL are connected, the diagnostic code is displayed by t\
he blinking
of the airbag warning light.
The airbag warning light circuit is equipped with an electrical connecti\
on check mechanism which
detects when the connector to the center airbag sensor assembly is not p\
roperly connected.
If the connector to the center airbag sensor assembly is not properly co\
nnected, the airbag warning
light will not light up.
Diagnostic code 22 is recorded when a malfunction occurs in the airbag w\
arning light system.
If an OPEN malfunction occurs in the airbag warning light system, the ai\
rbag warning light does not
light up, so that until the malfunction is repaired, the diagnostic code\
s (including code 22) cannot be
confirmed.
Code No.Diagnosis
22
Open circuit in airbag warning light system.22
Center airbag sensor assembly malfunction.
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