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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting





SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: AIRBAG SYSTEM (except TMC Made): HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

HINT
* Use the following procedure to troubleshoot the airbag system.
* *: Use the Techstream.

1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

2. CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS

(a) Confirm problem symptoms How To Proceed With Troubleshooting.

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

3. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM*

(a) Use the Techstream to check if the CAN communication system is functioning normally.

HINT
* Refer to Bus Check for the CAN communication system Diagnosis System.
* The center airbag sensor assembly is connected to the CAN communication system. Therefore, before starting troubleshooting, make sure to check that there is no trouble in the CAN communication system.

Result:





B -- INSPECT CAN COMMUNICATION CIRCUIT How to Proceed With Troubleshooting
A -- Continue to next step.

4. SRS WARNING LIGHT CHECK

(a) Proceed to Diagnosis System Diagnosis System.

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

5. CHECK FOR DTC*

(a) Proceed to DTC Check / Clear Airbag System (except TMC Made).

Result:





B -- Go to step 7
A -- Continue to next step.

6. DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART

(a) Proceed to Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart Airbag System (except TMC Made).

NEXT -- Go to step 9

7. SYMPTOM SIMULATION

(a) Proceed to Diagnosis System Diagnosis System.

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

8. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

(a) Proceed to Problem Symptoms Table Problem Symptoms Table.

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

9. CIRCUIT INSPECTION*

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

10. IDENTIFICATION OF PROBLEM

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

11. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

12. CONFIRMATION TEST

NEXT -- END