warning light LEXUS SC300 1991 Service Repair Manual

When the negative (±) terminal cable is disconnected from
the battery, memory of the clock and audio systems will be
cancelled. So before starting work, make a record of the con-
tents memorized by each memory system. Then when work
is finished, reset the clock and audio systems as before.
When the vehicle has power tilt and power telescopic steer-
ing, power seat, power outside rear view mirror and power
shoulder belt anchorage, which are all equipped with
memory function, it is not possible to make a record of the
memory contents. So when the operation is finished, it will be
necessary to explain this fact to the customer, and ask the
customer to adjust the features and reset the memory.
To avoid erasing the memory of each memory system, never
use a back±up power supply from outside the vehicle.
3. Even in cases of a minor collision where the airbag does not deploy, the front airbag sensors and the steering wheel pad
should be inspected. (See page AB±9)
4. Never use airbag parts from another vehicle. When replacing parts, replace them with new parts.
5. Before repairs, remove the airbag sensors if shocks are likely
to be applied to the sensors during repairs.
6. The center airbag sensor assembly contains mercury. After
performing replacement, do not destroy the old part. When
scrapping the vehicle or replacing the center airbag sensor
assembly itself, remove the center airbag sensor assembly
and dispose of it as toxic waste.
7. Never disassemble and repair the front airbag sensors, center airbag sensor assembly or steering wheel pad in order
to reuse it.
8. If the front airbag sensors, center airbag sensor assembly or steering wheel pad have been dropped, or if there are cracks,
dents or other defects in the case, bracket or connector,
replace them with new ones.
9. Do not expose the front airbag sensors, center airbag sensor assembly or steering wheel pad directly to hot air or flames.
10. U s e a v o l t / o h m m e t e r w i t h h i g h i m pedance (10 kW/V
minimum) for troubleshooting of the electrical circuit.
11. Information labels are attached to the periphery of the airbag components. Follow the notices.
12. After work on the airbag system is completed, perform the
airbag warning light check (See page AB±30).
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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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OKNG
1
2
3
4
5
6
6
OK
OK
YES
YES NG
NG NO
NO
Check connection of center airbag sensor
assembly connector.
Preparation.
Check airbag warning light circuit.
Does airbag warning light come on?
Is new ECU ±B fuse burnt out again? GO to step
Repair.
Repair airbag warning light circuit
(See page BE±150).
Check terminal LA of center
airbag sensor assembly and
electrical connection check
mechanism. If normal, replace
center airbag sensor assembly.
Using simulation method,
reproduce malfunction symptoms
(See page IN±20).
Check harness between ECU ±B fuse and
airbag warning light, and ECU±B fuse and
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.
Check ECU ±B fuse.
DIAGNOSTIC CHART
Troubleshooting for this system is different for when the airbag warning light does not light up and for
when diagnostic code 22 is output. Confirm the problem symptoms first before\
selecting the appropriate
troubleshooting procedure.
HINT: If airbag warning light does not light up, perform the following troub\
leshooting:
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Check ECU±B fuse.
NG
OK
1
6Go to step
(1) Disconnect battery negative (±) terminal cable, and wait at least 20 seconds.
(2) Remove steering wheel pad (See page AB±14).
When storing steering wheel pad, keep upper
surface of pad facing upward.
NG
OKRepair.
Check connection of center airbag sensor assembly connector.2
3Preparation.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT: If airbag warning light does not light up, perform the following troubl\
eshooting:
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4
5
6
Check terminal LA of center airbag sensor assem-
bly and electrical connection check mechanism.
If normal, replace center airbag sensor assembly.
NG
OK
(1) Disconnect negative (±) terminal cable from battery.
(2) Connect center airbag sensor assembly.
(3) Connect negative (±) terminal cable to battery.
(4) Turn ignition switch ACC or ON. Voltage: 10±14 V
Check operation of airbag warning light.
(1) Disconnect center airbag sensor assembly.
(2) Connect negative (±) terminal cable to battery.
(3) Turn ignition switch ACC or ON.
Measure voltage LA terminal of harness side
connector of center airbag sensor assembly.
Repair airbag warning light circuit
(see page BE±150).
NG
Using simulation method, reproduce
malfunction symptoms (See page In±20).NG
OK
Check airbag warning light circuit.
Does airbag warning light come on?
Is new ECU±B fuse burnt out again?
From the results of the above inspection, the malfunctioning part can now be considered norm\
al. To
make sure of this, use the simulation method to check.
Check harness between ECU±B fuse and airbag warning light, and ECU±B fus\
e and center airbag sensor
assembly.
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OK
Check operation of airbag warning light.
NG1
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2Is diagnostic code 41 output again? System is normal.
Check harness between ECU±B
fuse and center airbag sensor as-
sembly. If normal, replace center
airbag sensor assembly.
Perform troubleshooting according to
malfunction code output. NO
YES
Diag. Code 41Malfunction Stored in Memory
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
If a malfunction occurs in the airbag system, malfunction codes 11 to 31 may be output, and when the
battery is disconnected after the malfunction is repaired, malfunction codes 11 to 31 will be cleared,
but code 41 will be output instead.
So long as the cancellation operation for a malfunction stored in memory (\
See page
AB±32) is not per-
formed, code 41 is stored in the center airbag sensor assembly and the airbag w\
arning light remains
lit up.
Code No.Diagnosis
41
Malfunction recorded in memory.41
Center airbag sensor assembly malfunction.
DIAGNOSTIC CHART
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Clear malfunction code 41 stored in memory
(See page AB±32).
Check operation of airbag warning light.
NG
OK
1
Airbag warning light turns off.
(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) Check operation of airbag warning light.
System is normal.
2Is diagnostic code 41 output again?
(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 harness between ECU±B fuse and center
airbag sensor assembly. If normal, replace
center airbag sensor assembly.
Perform troubleshooting according to malfunction code output.
NG
OK
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
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YES
Does airbag warning light turn off?
NO
1
Replace center airbag sensor assembly. Check airbag warning light circuit
or terminal AB circuit of TDCL or
check connector.
WIRING DIAGRAM
Airbag Warning Light System (Always Lit Up)
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.
DIAGNOSTIC CHART
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(1) Turn ignition switch LOCK.
(2) Disconnect negative (±) terminal cable frombattery.
(3) Disconnect center airbag sensor assembly connector.
(4) Connect negative (±) terminal cable to battery.
Does airbag warning light turn off?
Check airbag warning light circuit or terminal
AB circuit of TDCL or check connector.NG
YES
Check operation of airbag warning light.
Replace center airbag sensor assembly.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
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NG
Check voltage between terminals Tc and E
1of TDCL or check connector.
OK1
2
3
1
NG
NG
NG OK
OK
OK
3
Check voltage between terminal Tc of TDCL
or check connector and body ground.Check center airbag sensor assembly.
Replace center airbag sensor assemly.
Check resistance between terminal Tc of
center airbag sensor assembly and body
ground.
HINT: If the diagnostic code is continuously displayed, perform the following \
troubleshooting:
Repair or replace harnes or connector. Replace center airbag sensor
assembly.
Check harness between center
airbag sensor assembly and
TDCL or check connector.
Check harness between terminal
E1 of TDCL or check connector
and body ground.
Go to step
Tc Terminal Circuit
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
By connecting terminals Tc and E of the TDCL or check connector, the center airbag sensor assembly
is set in the diagnostic code output mode. The diagnostic codes are disp\
layed by the blinking of the
airbag warning light.
DIAGNOSTIC CHART
Troubleshooting
for this system is dif ferent depending on whether the diagnostic code is not displayed
or is continuously displayed. Confirm the problem symptoms first before se\
lecting the appropriate
troubleshooting procedure.
HINT: If the diagnostic code is not displayed, perform the following trouble\
shooting:
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