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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting





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

HINT
*: Use 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) Check for DTC outputs.

HINT
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
A -- Continue to next step.

4. WARNING LIGHT CHECK

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

5. CHECK DTC (Present and Past DTCs)*

(a) Check for DTC outputs.

Result:





B -- PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
A -- Continue to next step.

6. DTC CHART

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

7. CIRCUIT INSPECTION*

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

8. REPAIR

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

9. CLEAR DTC (Present and Past DTCs)*

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

10. CHECK DTC (Present and Past DTCs)*

(a) Check for DTC outputs.

Result:





B -- Go to step 6
A -- Continue to next step.

11. CONFIRMATION TEST

NEXT -- END