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Trouble Diagnoses with CONSULT-II
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 2
Inspecting SRS malfunctioning parts by using CONSULT-II
Ð Diagnosis mode
1. Turn ignition switch to the ªOFFº.
2. Connect ªCONSULT-IIº to Data link connector.
3. Turn ignition switch ªONº.
4. Touch ªSTARTº.
5. Touch ªAIRBAGº.
6. Touch ªSELF-DIAG [CURRENT]º.
7. Diagnostic codes are displayed on ªSELF-DIAG [CUR-
RENT]º.
NRS071 Data link connector
SRS695
C2SSE01
C2SDM02
SRS772
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES Ð Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
RS-38
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If no malfunction is detected on ªSELF-DIAG [CURRENT]º but
malfunction is indicated by the ªAIR BAGº, warning lamp, go to
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 4, page RS-43, to diagnose the
following situations:
lSelf-diagnostic result ªSELF-DIAG [PAST]º (previously
stored in the memory) might not be erased after repair.
lThe SRS system malfunctions intermittently.
8. Touch ªPRINTº.
9. Compare diagnostic codes to ªCONSULT-II Diagnostic Code
Chartº, page RS-39.
10. Touch ªBACKº key of CONSULT-II until ªSELECT SYSTEM º
appears in order to return to User mode from Diagnosis
mode.
11. Turn ignition switch ªOFFº, then turn off and disconnect CON-
SULT-II and both battery cables.
12. Repair the system as outlined by the ªRepair orderº in ªCON-
SULT-II Diagnostic Code Chartº, that corresponds to the self-
diagnostic result. For replacement procedure of component
parts, refer to RS-13.
13. After repairing the system, go to DIAGNOSTIC PROCE-
DURE 3, page RS-42 for final checking.
CONSULT-II Diagnostic Code Chart
(ªSELF-DIAGNOSISº)
Diagnostic item ExplanationRepair order
Recheck SRS at each
replacement.
NO DTC IS DETECTED. When malfunction is indi-
cated by the ªAIR BAGº
warning lamp in User mode
lLow battery voltage (Less
than 9V).lGo to DIAGNOSTIC PRO-
CEDURE 3 (RS-42) after
charging battery.
lSelf-diagnostic result
ªSELF-DIAG [PAST]º (pre-
viously stored in the
memory) might not be
erased after repair.
lIntermittent malfunction has
been detected in the past.Go to DIAGNOSTIC PROCE-
DURE 4 (RS-43).
No malfunction is detected.
lGo to DIAGNOSTIC PRO-
CEDURE 3 (RS-42).
AIRBAG MODULE
[OPEN]
lDriver's air bag module circuit is open. (including the spiral
cable)1. Visually check the wiring
harness connection.
2. Replace the harness if it
has visible damage.
3. Replace driver's air bag
module.
(Before disposing of it, it
must be deployed.)
4. Replace the spiral cable.
5. Replace the diagnosis
sensor unit.
6. Replace the related har-
ness.
C2SDC02
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES Ð Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Trouble Diagnoses with CONSULT-II
(Cont'd)
RS-39
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Diagnostic item ExplanationRepair order
Recheck SRS at each
replacement.
AIRBAG MODULE
[VB-SHORT]
lDriver's air bag module circuit is shorted to a power supply
circuit. (including the spiral cable)1. Visually check the wiring
harness connection.
2. Replace the harness if it
has visible damage.
3. Replace the spriral cable.
4. Replace driver's air bag
module.
(Before disposing of it, it
must be deployed.)
5. Replace the diagnosis
sensor unit.
6. Replace the related har-
ness. AIRBAG MODULE
[GND-SHORT]
lDriver's air bag module circuit is shorted to ground. (includ-
ing the spiral cable)
AIRBAG MODULE
[SHORT]
lDriver's air bag module circuits are shorted to each other.
ASSIST A/B MODULE
[VB/SHORT]
lPassenger's air bag module circuit is shorted to some
power supply circuit.1. Visually check the wiring
harness connection.
2. Replace the harness if it
has visible damage.
3. Replace passenger's air
bag module. (Before dis-
posal of it, it must be
deployed.)
4. Replace the diagnosis
sensor unit.
5. Replace the related har-
ness. ASSIST A/B MODULE
[OPEN]
lPassenger's air bag module circuit is open.
ASSIST A/B MODULE
[GND-SHORT]
lPassenger's air bag module circuit is shorted to ground.
ASSIST A/B MODULE
[SHORT]
lPassenger's air bag module circuits are shorted to each
other.
SIDE MODULE LH
[OPEN]
lSide air bag module (LH) circuit is open. 1. Visually check the wiring
harness connection.
2. Replace the harness if it
has visible damage.
3. Replace the side air bag
module (LH). (Before
disposal, it must be
deployed.)
4. Replace the diagnosis
sensor unit.
5. Replace the related har-
ness. SIDE MODULE LH
[VB-SHORT]
lSide air bag module (LH) circuit is shorted to some power
supply circuits.
SIDE MODULE LH
[GND-SHORT]
lSide air bag module (LH) circuit is shorted to ground.
SIDE MODULE LH
[SHORT]
lSide air bag module (LH) circuits are shorted to each other.
SIDE MODULE RH
[OPEN]
lSide air bag module (RH) circuit is open. 1. Visually check the wiring
harness connection.
2. Replace the harness if it
has visible damage.
3. Replace the side air bag
module (RH). (Before
disposal, it must be
deployed.)
4. Replace the diagnosis
sensor unit.
5. Replace the related har-
ness. SIDE MODULE RH
[VB-SHORT]
lSide air bag module (RH) circuit is shorted to some power
supply circuits.
SIDE MODULE RH
[GND-SHORT]
lSide air bag module (RH) circuit is shorted to ground.
SIDE MODULE RH
[SHORT]
lSide air bag module (RH) circuits are shorted to each
other.
SATELLITE SENS LH
[UNIT FAIL]
SATELLITE SENS LH
[COMM FAIL]
lSatellite sensor (LH) 1. Visually check the wiring
harness connection.
2. Replace the harness if it
has visible damage.
3. Replace the satellite sen-
sor (LH).
4. Replace the diagnosis
sensor unit.
5. Replace the related har-
ness.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES Ð Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Trouble Diagnoses with CONSULT-II
(Cont'd)
RS-40
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Diagnostic item ExplanationRepair order
Recheck SRS at each
replacement.
SATELLITE SENS RH
[UNIT FAIL]
SATELLITE SENS RH
[COMM FAIL]
lSatellite sensor (RH) 1. Visually check the wiring
harness connection.
2. Replace the harness if it
has visible damage.
3. Replace the satellite sen-
sor (RH).
4. Replace the diagnosis
sensor unit.
5. Replace the related har-
ness.
PRE-TEN LH
[OPEN/VB-SHORT]
lThe circuit for LH pre-tensioner is open or shorted to some
power supply circuit.1. Visually check the wiring
harness connections.
2. Replace the harness if it
has visible damage.
3. Replace LH seat belt.
(Before disposing, it must
be deactivated.)
4. Replace the diagnosis
sensor unit
5. Replace the related har-
ness. PRE-TEN LH
[GND-SHORT]
lThe circuit for LH pre-tensioner is shorted to ground.
PRE-TEN RH
[OPEN/VB-SHORT]
lThe circuit for RH pre-tensioner is open or shorted to some
power supply circuit.1. Visually check the wiring
harness connections.
2. Replace the harness if it
has visible damage.
3. Replace RH seat belt.
(Before disposing, it must
be deactivated.)
4. Replace the diagnosis
sensor unit
5. Replace the related har-
ness. PRE-TEN RH
[GND-SHORT]
lThe circuit for RH pre-tensioner is shorted to ground.
CONTROL UNIT
lLow battery voltage or diagnosis sensor unit is out of order. 1. Charge battery.
2. Visually check wiring har-
ness connections.
3. Replace diagnosis sensor
unit.
CONTROL UNIT
lLow battery voltage (Less than 9V)lGo to DIAGNOSTIC PRO-
CEDURE 3 (RS-42) to after
charging battery.
lDiagnosis sensor unit is malfunctioning. 1. Visually check wiring har-
ness connections.
2. Replace the harness if it
has visible damage.
3. Replace diagnosis sensor
unit.
4. Replace the related har-
ness.
* Follow the procedures in numerical order when repairing malfunctioning parts. Confirm whether malfunction is eliminated
using the air bag warning lamp or CONSULT-II each time repair is finished. If malfunction is still observed, proceed to the
next step. When malfunction is eliminated, further repair work is not required.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES Ð Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Trouble Diagnoses with CONSULT-II
(Cont'd)
RS-41
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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 3
Final checking after repairing SRS by using CONSULT-II Ð
Diagnosis mode
1. After repairing SRS, connect both battery cables.
2. Connect CONSULT-II to Data link connector.
3. Turn ignition switch from ªOFFº to ªONº.
4. Touch ªSTARTº.
5. Touch ªAIRBAGº.
6. Touch ªSELF-DIAG [CURRENT]º.
7. If no malfunction is detected on ªSELF-DIAG [CURRENT]º,
repair of SRS is completed. Go to step 8.
If any malfunction is displayed on ªSELF-DIAG [CURRENT]º,
the malfunctioning part is not repaired completely or another
malfunctioning part is detected. Go to DIAGNOSTIC PRO-
CEDURE 2, page RS-38, and repair malfunctioning part
completely.
NRS071 Data link connector
SRS695
C2SSE01
C2SDM02
C2SDC02
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES Ð Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Trouble Diagnoses with CONSULT-II
(Cont'd)
RS-42
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8. Touch ªERASEº.
NOTE:
Touch ªERASEº to clear the memory of the malfunction
(ªSELF-DIAG [PAST]º).
If the memory of the malfunction in ªSELF-DIAG [PAST] is not
erased, the User mode shows the system malfunction by the
operation of the warning lamp even if the malfunction is repaired
completely.
9. Touch ªBACKº key of CONSULT-II to ªSELECT SYSTEMº
screen. Touch ªSELF-DIAG [PAST]º.
10. Check that no malfunction is detected on ªSELF-DIAG
[PAST]º.
11. Touch ªBACKº key of CONSULT-II until ªSELECT SYSTEMº
appears in order to return to User mode from Diagnosis
mode.
12. Turn ignition switch ªOFFº then turn off and disconnect CON-
SULT-II.
13. Go to ªSRS Operation Checkº, page RS-37 to check SRS
operation by using ªAIR BAGº warning lamp with User mode.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 4 (CONTINUED FROM
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 2)
Inspecting SRS malfunctioning record
Is it the first time for maintenance of SRS?
Ye s
ENo
Self-diagnostic results
ªSELF-DIAG [PAST]º (previ-
ously stored in the memory)
might not be erased after
repair. Go to DIAGNOSTIC
PROCEDURE 3, step 8
(RS-42).
Go to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 5
(RS-44).
C2SDC01
C2SDM02
C2SDP02
H
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES Ð Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Trouble Diagnoses with CONSULT-II
(Cont'd)
RS-43
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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 5
Inspecting SRS intermittent malfunction by using CON-
SULT-II Ð Diagnosis mode
1. Turn ignition switch ªOFFº.
2. Connect CONSULT-II to Data link connector.
3. Turn ignition switch ªONº.
4. Touch ªSTARTº.
5. Touch ªAIR BAGº.
6. Touch ªSELF-DIAG [PAST]º.
7. If diagnostic codes are displayed on ªSELF-DIAG [PAST]º,
go to step 10.
SRS701 Data link connector
SRS695
C2SSE01
C2SDM02
C2SDP01
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES Ð Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Trouble Diagnoses with CONSULT-II
(Cont'd)
RS-44
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If no malfunction is detected on ªSELF-DIAG [PAST]º, touch
ªBACKº and go back to ªSELECT DIAG MODEº.
8. Touch ªTROUBLE DIAG RECORDº.
NOTE:
With ªTROUBLE DIAG RECORDº, diagnosis results previ-
ously erased by a reset operation can be displayed.
9. Diagnostic code is displayed on ªTROUBLE DIAG
RECORDº.
10. Touch ªPRINTº.
11. Compare diagnostic codes to ªIntermittent Malfunction Diag-
nostic Code Chartº, page RS-46.
12. Touch ªBACKº key of CONSULT-II until ªSELECT SYSTEMº
appears.
13. Turn ignition switch ªOFFº, then turn off and disconnect
CONSULT-II, and both battery cables.
14. Repair the system as outlined by the ªRepair orderº in ªInter-
mittent Malfunction Diagnostic Code Chartº, that corre-
sponds to the self-diagnostic result. For replacement proce-
dure of component parts, refer to RS-13.
15. Go to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 3, page RS-42, for final
checking.
C2SDP02
C2SDM02
C2TDR02
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES Ð Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Trouble Diagnoses with CONSULT-II
(Cont'd)
RS-45
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Intermittent Malfunction Diagnostic Code Chart
(ªSELF DIAG [PAST]º or ªTROUBLE DIAG RECORDº)
Diagnostic item Explanation Repair order
NO DTC IS DETECTED. When malfunction is indi-
cated by the ªAIR BAGº
warning lamp in User mode
lLow battery voltage (Less
than 9V).lGo to DIAGNOSTIC PRO-
CEDURE 3 (RS-42) after
charging battery.
No malfunction is detected.
lGo to DIAGNOSTIC PRO-
CEDURE 3 (RS-42).
AIRBAG MODULE
[OPEN]
lDriver's air bag module circuit is open. (including the spiral
cable)1. Visually check the wiring
harness connection.
2. Replace the harness if it
has visible damage.
3. If the harness check result
is OK, replace driver's air
bag module (Before dis-
posal of it, it must be
deployed.), diagnosis sen-
sor unit and spiral cable. AIRBAG MODULE
[VB-SHORT]
lDriver's air bag module circuit is shorted to some power
supply circuit. (including the spiral cable)
AIRBAG MODULE
[GND-SHORT]
lDriver's air bag module circuit is shorted to ground. (includ-
ing the spiral cable)
AIRBAG MODULE
[SHORT]
lDriver's air bag module circuits are shorted to each other.
ASSIST A/B MODULE
[VB/SHORT]
lPassenger's air bag module circuit is shorted to some
power supply circuit.1. Visually check the wiring
harness connection.
2. Replace the air bag har-
ness if it has visible dam-
age.
3. If the harness check result
is OK, replace front air
bag module (Before dis-
posal of it, it must be
deployed.), and diagnosis
sensor unit. ASSIST A/B MODULE
[OPEN]
lPassenger's air bag module is open.
ASSIST A/B MODULE
[GND-SHORT]
lPassenger's air bag module circuit is shorted to ground.
ASSIST A/B MODULE
[SHORT]
lPassenger's air bag module circuits are shorted to each
other.
SIDE MODULE LH
[OPEN]
lSide air bag module (LH) circuit is open. 1. Visually check the wiring
harness connection.
2. Replace the harness if it
has visible damage.
3. If the harness check is
OK, replace the diagnosis
sensor unit and side air
bag module (LH). (Before
disposing the side air bag
module (LH), it must be
deployed.) SIDE MODULE LH
[VB-SHORT]
lSide air bag module (LH) circuit is shorted to some power
supply circuits.
SIDE MODULE LH
[GND-SHORT]
lSide air bag module (LH) circuit is shorted to ground.
SIDE MODULE LH
[SHORT]
lSide air bag module (LH) circuits are shorted to each other.
SIDE MODULE RH
[OPEN]
lSide air bag module (RH) circuit is open. 1. Visually check the wiring
harness connection.
2. Replace the harness if it
has visible damage.
3. If the harness check is
OK, replace the diagnosis
sensor unit and side air
bag module (RH). (Before
disposing the side air bag
module (RH), it must be
deployed.) SIDE MODULE RH
[VB-SHORT]
lSide air bag module (RH) circuit is shorted to some power
supply circuits.
SIDE MODULE RH
[GND-SHORT]
lSide air bag module (RH) circuit is shorted to ground.
SIDE MODULE RH
[SHORT]
lSide air bag module (RH) circuits are shorted to each
other.
SATELLITE SENS LH
[UNIT FAIL]
SATELLITE SENS LH
[COMM FAIL]
lSatellite sensor (LH) 1. Visually check the wiring
harness connection.
2. Replace the harness if it
has visible damage.
3. If the harness check is
OK, replace the diagnosis
sensor unit and satellite
sensor (LH).
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES Ð Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Trouble Diagnoses with CONSULT-II
(Cont'd)
RS-46
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Diagnostic item Explanation Repair order
SATELLITE SENS RH
[UNIT FAIL]
SATELLITE SENS RH
[COMM FAIL]
lSatellite sensor (RH) 1. Visually check the wiring
harness connection.
2. Replace the harness if it
has visible damage.
3. If the harness check is
OK, replace the diagnosis
sensor unit and satellite
sensor (RH).
PRE-TEN LH
[OPEN/VB-SHORT]
lThe circuit for LH seat belt pre-tensioner is open or shorted
to some power supply circuit.1. Visually check the wiring
harness connections.
2. Replace the harness if it
has visible damage.
3. If the harness check is
OK, replace the diagnosis
sensor unit and LH seat
belt. (Before disposing the
LH seat belt pre-tensioner,
if must be deployed.) PRE-TEN LH
[GND-SHORT]
lThe circuit for LH seat belt pre-tensioner is shorted to
ground.
PRE-TEN RH
[OPEN/VB-SHORT]
lThe circuit for RH seat belt pre-tensioner is open or shorted
to some power supply circuit.1. Visually check the wiring
harness connections.
2. Replace the harness if it
has visible damage.
3. If the harness check is
OK, replace the diagnosis
sensor unit and RH seat
belt. (Before disposing the
RH seat belt pre-tensioner,
if must be deployed.) PRE-TEN RH
[GND-SHORT]
lThe circuit for RH seat belt pre-tensioner is shorted to
ground.
CONTROL UNIT
lDiagnosis sensor unit is malfunctioning. 1. Visually check the wiring
harness connection.
2. Replace the harness if it
has visible damage.
3. If the harness check is
OK, replace the diagnosis
sensor unit.
* Follow the procedures in numerical order when repairing malfunctioning parts, then make the final system check.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES Ð Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Trouble Diagnoses with CONSULT-II
(Cont'd)
RS-47