Symptom Procedures: Diagnosis
Required Special Tools:
- MB991223 (MB991222): Harness set (Probe)
- STEP 1. Check that the scan tool can communicate with the other systems.
Q: Can the scan tool communicate with the other systems?
- YES: Go to Step 2.
- NO: Refer to SYMPTOM PROCEDURES or SYMPTOM PROCEDURES .
- STEP 2. Check the communication line between the SRS-ECU and the scan tool.
- Disconnect SRS-ECU connector C-72 and data link connector C-29 and measure at the wiring harness side.CAUTION: Do not insert a test probe into the terminal from its front side directly as the connector contact pressure may be weakened.
- Check for continuity between the following terminals.
- SRS-ECU connector C-72 (terminal No. 16) and data link connector C-29 (terminal No.7)
- Should be less than 2 ohms.
Q: Does continuity exist?
- YES: Go to Step 3.
- NO: Go to Step 5.
- Disconnect SRS-ECU connector C-72 and data link connector C-29 and measure at the wiring harness side.
- STEP 3. Check the ground circuit to the SRS-ECU.
- Disconnect SRS-ECU connector C-72, and measure at the wiring harness side.CAUTION: Do not insert a test probe into the terminal from its front side directly as the connector contact pressure may be weakened.
- Check for continuity between terminals 3 and body ground.
- Should be less than 2 ohms.
Q: Does continuity exist?
- YES: Go to Step 4.
- NO: Go to Step 6.
- Disconnect SRS-ECU connector C-72, and measure at the wiring harness side.
- STEP 4. Check the power supply circuit to the SRS-ECU.
- Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
- Disconnect SRS-ECU connector C-72, and measure at the wiring harness side.
- Connect the negative battery terminal.
- Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.CAUTION: Do not insert a test probe into the terminal from its front side directly as the connector contact pressure may be weakened.
- Measure the voltage between terminals 9,12 and body ground
- Voltage should measure 9 volts or more.
Q: Is the measured voltage within the specified range?
- YES: Replace SRS-ECU (Refer to HARNESS CONNECTOR ). Then go to Step 8.
- NO: Go to Step 7.
- STEP 5. Check the harness wires between SRS-ECU connector C-72 (terminal No.16) and data link connector C-29 (terminal No.7).
NOTE: After inspecting intermediate connector C-77 inspect the wiring harness. If the intermediate connector C-77 is damaged, repair or replace it. Refer to HARNESS CONNECTOR INSPECTION .Than go to Step 8.
Q: Are the harness wires between SRS-ECU connector C-72 (terminal No.16) and data link connector C-29 (terminal No.7) in good condition?
- STEP 6. Check the harness wires between SRS-ECU connector C-72 (terminal No.3) and ground.
Q: Are the harness wires between SRS-ECU connector C-72 (terminal No.3) and ground in good condition?
- STEP 7. Check the harness wires between SRS-ECU connector C-72 (terminal No.9 and 12) and ignition switch (IG1).
NOTE: After inspecting junction block connectors C-108, C-111, inspect the wiring harness.
If the intermediate connectors C-108, C-111 is damaged, repair or replace it. Refer to HARNESS CONNECTOR INSPECTION .
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Go to Step 8.
Q: Are the harness wires between SRS-ECU connector C-72 (terminal No.9 and 12) and ignition switch (IG1) in good condition?
- YES: Go to Step 8.
- NO: Repair the harness wires between SRS-ECU connector C-72 and ignition switch (IG1). Then go to Step 8.
- STEP 8. Retest the system.
Q: Does the scan tool communicate normally with the SRS system?
- YES: The procedure is complete (If no malfunctions are not found in all steps, an intermittent malfunction is suspected. Refer to HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTIONS ).
- NO: There is no action to be taken.