ECO mode MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION 2007 Service User Guide

SRS -Troubleshooting52B-12
Code No.21 Driver’s air bag module (squib) systemPossible Cause
This code is output when short circuit occurs between terminals of the
SRS-ECU driver’s air bag module (squib) circuit.
However, SRS warning lamp goes out when a normal operation is resumed
(diagnosis code is not cleared.)DConnector engagement faulty or short bar faulty*
DShort circuit in the clock spring
DShort circuit between terminals of the driver’s air
bag module (squib) circuit
DFaulty connector
DSRS-ECU inoperable
NOTE:
(1) *: The connector of the squib circuit contains a short bar (short-circuiting the positive (+) cable and
the negative ( - ) cable to avoid an erroneous deployment caused by static electricity when a connector
is not connected). Thus, when a connector is connected, the short bar may not be released due
to improper engagement of the connector or faulty connector as shown in the illustration below.
Disconnect the connector as shown in the illustration below, then reconnect it. Check that a diagnosis
code is output again after erasing the memory. If the diagnosis code is not output, the above-mentioned
code is output due to improper engagement of the connector.
C-204C-207
SRS-ECU
Clock spring
Driver’s air bag module C-21
(2) Two different types of driver’s air bag modules by model are featured. Thus, two types of air bag
module by model are described in the following flowchart.
RS: Steering wheel and air bag module separate type
RS-II: Steering wheel and air bag module incorporate type
<RS>
<RS-II>