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Diagnostic procedure

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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE - DTC B2438, B2439, B2692

STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1 INSPECT PASSENGER-SIDE BUCKLE SWITCH CIRCUIT  Yes Present malfunction diagnosis: 
Past malfunction diagnosis: 
  • DTC troubleshooting completed.
No Go to next step.
2 INSPECT WIRING HARNESS BETWEEN PASSENGER-SIDE BUCKLE SWITCH AND GROUND 
WARNING:
  • Handling the air bag system components improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag modules and pre-tensioner seat belts, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag system components.

    (See SERVICE WARNINGS .)

    (See SERVICE CAUTIONS )

  • Inspect the wiring harness between passenger-side front buckle switch terminal H and ground for the following:
    • Short to power supply
    • Open circuit
  • Is the wiring harness normal?
Yes Go to the next step.
No Replace the wiring harness.
3 INSPECT WIRING HARNESS BETWEEN PASSENGER-SIDE BUCKLE SWITCH AND SAS CONTROL MODULE 
  • Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
  • Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more  .
  • Remove the column cover.
  • Disconnect the clock spring connector.
  • Remove the glove compartment.
  • Disconnect the passenger-side air bag module connector.
  • Disconnect the driver and passenger-side side air bag module connectors.
  • Disconnect the driver and passenger-side pre-tensioner seat belt connectors.
  • Partially peel back the floor covering.
  • Disconnect the SAS control module connector.
  • Inspect the wiring harness between SAS control module terminal 2H and passenger-side front buckle switch terminal A for the following:
    • Short to ground
    • Short to power supply
    • Open circuit
  • Is the wiring harness normal?
Yes [Present malfunction diagnosis] 
[Past malfunction diagnosis] 
  • DTC troubleshooting completed.
No Replace the wiring harness.