ect LEXUS SC300 1991 Service Repair Manual

Diag. Code 13Short in Squib Circuit (Between D+ Wire
Harness and D± Wire Harness)
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The squib circuit consists of the center airbag sensor assembly, spiral cable and the steering wheel
pad (squib). It causes the airbag to deploy when the airbag deployment\
conditions are satisfied.
For details of the function of each component, see FUNCTION OF COMPONENT\
S on page AB±7.
Diagnostic code 13 is recorded when a short is detected in the D+ wire harness and\
D± wire harness
of the squib circuit.
Code No.
Diagnosis
13

Short circuit between D+ wire harness and D± wire harness of squib.

Squib malfunction.

Spiral cable malfunction.

Center airbag sensor assembly malfunction.
DIAGNOSTIC CHART
Preparation.
From the results of the above inspection, the
malfunctioning part can now be considered
normal. To make sure of this, use the
simulation method to check.
Check squib circuit.
Check center airbag sensor assembly.
Check squib.
Go to step [ 5 ] on next page.
Replace center airbag sensor
assembly.
Replace steering wheel pad.
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DIAGNOSTIC CHART (Cont'd)
Check spiral cable.Repair or replace spiral cable.
Check harness between center airbag
sensor assembly and spiral cable.Repair or replace harness or
connector between center airbag
sensor assembly and spiral cable.
Check center airbag sensor assembly.Replace center airbag sensor
connector.
From the results of the above inspection,
the malfunctioning part can now be
considered normal. To make sure of this,
use the simulation method to check.
WIRING DIAGRAM
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INSPECTION PROCEDURE
(1) Disconnect battery negative (±) terminal cable,and wait at least 20 seconds.
(2) Remove steering wheel pad (See page AB±14).
Preparation.
Measure resistance between D+ and D± on spiral
cable side of connector between spiral cable and
steering wheel pad.
Go to step [ 5 ].
When storing steering wheel pad, keep upper
surface of the pad facing upward.
Resistance: 1 k
or higher
Check squib circuit.
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(1) Connect negative (±) terminal cable to battery.
(2) Clear malfunction code 41 stored in memory(See page AB±32).
Check center airbag sensor assembly.
Replace center airbag sensor assembly.
(1) Turn ignition switch LOCK, and wait at least 2
seconds.
(2) Turn ignition switch ACC or ON, and wait at least 20 seconds.
(3) Using SST, connect terminals Tc and E
1 of
TDCL.
SST 09843±18020
(4) Check diagnostic code.
Codes other than code 13 may be output at this
time, but this is not relevant to this check.
Diagnostic code 13 is not output.
(1) Turn ignition switch LOCK.
(2) Disconnect battery negative (±) terminal cable, and wait at least 2 seconds.
(3) Connect steering wheel pad (squib) connector.
(4) Connect negative (±) terminal cable to battery.
(5) Clear malfunction code 41 stored in memory
(See page AB±32).
Check squib.
Replace steering wheel pad.
Codes other than code 13 may be output at this
time, but this is not relevant to this check.
Diagnostic code 13 is not output.
(1) Turn ignition switch LOCK, and wait at least 2
seconds.
(2) Turn ignition switch ACC or ON, and wait at least 20 seconds.
(3) Using SST, connect terminals Tc and E
1 of
TDCL.
SST 09843±18020
(4) Check diagnostic code.
From the results of the above inspection, the malfunctioning part can now be\
considered normal.
To make sure of this, use the simulation method to check. AB±57
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(1) Disconnect connector between center airbagsensor assembly and spiral cable.
(2) Release airbag activation prevention mecha- nism on center airbag sensor assembly side of
spiral cable connector (See page AB±60).
Check squib.
Resistance: 1 M
or higher
Repair or replace spiral cable.
Measure resistance between D+ and D± on spiral
cable side of connector between spiral cable and
steering wheel pad.
(1) Disconnect center airbag sensor assembly connector.
(2) Release airbag activation prevention mecha- nism on center airbag sensor assembly connec-
tor (See page AB±60).
Check harness between center airbag sensor assembly and spiral cable.
Resistance: 1 M
or higher
Repair or replace harness or connector
between center airbag sensor assembly and
spiral cable.
Measure resistance between D+ and D± on center
airbag sensor assembly side of connector between
center airbag sensor assembly and spiral cable.
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Check center airbag sensor assembly.
Connect center airbag sensor assembly connector.
Measure resistance between D
+, D± on center air-
bag sensor assembly side of connector between
center airbag sensor assembly and spiral cable.
Replace center airbag sensor assembly.
From the results of the above inspection, the malfunctioning part can now be\
considered normal.
To make sure of this, use the simulation method to check.
Resistance: 1 k
or higher AB±59
SRS AIRBAG
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RELEASE METHOD OF AIRBAG ACTIVATION PREVENTION
MECHANISM
An airbag activation prevention mechanism is built into the connector for the squib circuit of the airbag
system. When release of the airbag activation prevention mechanism is directed \
in the troubleshoot-
ing procedure, as shown in the illustration of the connectors (1) and (2\
) below, insert paper which is
the same thickness as the male terminal, between the terminal and the sh\
ort spring.
CAUTION:w NEVER RELEASE the airbag activation prevention mechanism on the steering whee\
l pad
connector.
NOTICE: w Do not release the airbag activation prevention mechanism unless specifical\
ly directed
by the troubleshooting procedure.
w If the paper inserted is too thick the terminal and short spring may be da\
maged, so always
use paper the same thickness as the male terminal.
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM
AT09R±07
The electronically controlled transmission system has built±
in self±diagnostic functions. If the malfunction occurs in the
system, the ECM stores the malfunction code in memory and
the O/D OFF (Overdrive OFF) indicator light blinks to inform
the driver. The diagnostic trouble code stored in memory can
be read out by the following procedure.
O/D OFF INDICATOR LIGHT INSPECTION
AT09S±07
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
2. Check if the O/D OFF indicator light lights up when the O/D main switch is pushed out to OFF and goes off when
the O/D main switch is pushed in to ON.
HINT:
wIf the O/D OFF indicator light does not light up or stay on
all the time, carry out the check for ªO/D OFF Indicator
Light Circuitº on page AT±112.
w If the O/D OFF indicator light blinks, a trouble code is
stored in the ECM memory.
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHECK
AT0A3±07
1. Turn the ignition switch ON, but do not start the engine.
2. Push in the O/D main switch to ON.
HINT: Warning and diagnostic trouble codes can be r ead only
when the O/D main switch is ON. If it is OFF, the O/D OFF indi-
cator lights up continuously and will not blink.
3. Using SST, connect terminals TE1 and E1 of the DLC2 or
DLC1.
SST 09843±18020
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4. Read the diagnostic trouble code indicated by thenumber of times the O/D OFF indicator light blinks.
HINT: If the system is operating normally, the light will blink
2 times per second.
The malfunction code is indicated as shown in the illustration
at left (Diagnostic trouble code ª42º is shown as an example).
HINT: When 2 or more trouble codes are stored in memory,
the lower±numbered code is displayed first.
If no diagnostic trouble code is output, or if a diagnostic
trouble code is output even though no diagnostic trouble
code output operation is performed, check the TE1 terminal
circuit on page AT±118.
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHECK
BY USING LEXUS HAND±HELD TESTER
AT0RD±01
1. Hook up the LEXUS hand±held tester to the DLC2.
2. Read the diagnostic trouble codes by following theprompts on the tester screen.
Please refer to the LEXUS hand±held tester operator's
manual for further details.
CANCELING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE
CODE
AT09T±07
After repair of the trouble area, the diagnostic trouble code
retained in the ECM memory must be canceled out by remov-
ing the EFI fuse for 10 seconds or more, with the ignition
switch off.
Check that the normal code is output after connecting the
fuse.
AT±38
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CHECK TERMINAL TT OUTPUT
VOLTAGE
AT00R±01
When a voltmeter is connected to the DLC1, the following
items can be checked.
1. Throttle position sensor signal
2. Brake signal
3. Shift position signal
1. VOLTMETER CONNECTION Connect the positive (+) probe of the voltmeter to terminal T
T
and the negative (±) probe to terminal E1 of the DLC2.
HINT: If a voltmeter with small internal resistance is used, the
correct voltage will not be indicated, so use a voltmeter with
an internal resistance of at least 10 k
.
2. TURN IGNITION SWITCH TO ON (DO NOT START THE
ENGINE)
3. CHECK THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR SIGNAL Check if the voltage changes from approximately 0 V to
approximately 8 V when the accelerator pedal is gradually
depressed from the fully closed position.
4. CHECK BRAKE SIGNAL (LOCK±UP CUT SIGNAL)
(a) Open the throttle valve fully to apply approximately 8 V to terminal T
T.
(b) In this condition, check terminal T
T voltage when the brake
pedal is depressed and released.
TT terminal voltage:
0 V (When brake pedal is depressed)
8 V (When brake pedal is released)
5. START ENGINE
6. CHECK SHIFT POSITION SIGNAL (VEHICLE SPEED ABOVE 60 KM/H OR 37 MPH)
Check up±shifting together with terminal T
T voltage.
HINT: Check for light shocks from up±shifting and for
changes in the tachometer.
 Gear Position Terminal TT output voltage 1st GearBelow 0.5 V 

2nd Gear1.5 ~
2 6 V
 3rd Gear3.5 ~ 4.6 V
 3rd Lock±up4.5 ~ 5.9 V
 O/D5.5 ~ 6.9 V
 O/D Lock±up6.5 ~ 7.9 V
If terminal TT output voltage check cannot be performed, per-
form the check of terminal T
T circuit on page AT±120.
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