OPERATION
The side impact sensor includes an analog G sensor and CPU, etc. The CPU monitors the analog G sensor output signal. If the CPU judges that the side air bags should be deployed, it sends a fire signal to the SRS-ECU to deploy the side air bags. Besides that, the CPU diagnoses the internal components of the side impact sensor. If a malfunction occurs, it requests the SRS-ECU to set a diagnosis code.
DIAGNOSIS CODE SET CONDITIONS
These diagnosis codes are set if communication between the side impact sensor (RH) and the SRS-ECU is not possible or faulty.
PROBABLE CAUSES
  • Damaged wiring harnesses or connectors
  • Malfunction of the side impact sensor (RH)
  • Malfunction of the SRS-ECU
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE
STEP 2. Check the harness wires for open circuit or short circuit between SRS-ECU connector C-114 (terminal No.40 and 42) and side impact sensor (RH) connector D-41 (terminal No.1 and 2).
Q: Are the harness wires between SRS-ECU connector C-114 (terminal No.40 and 42) and side impact sensor (RH) connector D-41 (terminal No.1 and 2) is good condition?
YES:  Erase the diagnosis code memory, and check the diagnosis code. If diagnosis code 89 or 96 sets, replace the SRS-ECU (Refer to ). Then go to Step 3.
NO:  Repair the harness wires between SRS-ECU connector C-114 and side impact sensor (RH) connector D-41. Then go to Step 3.
STEP 3. Check whether the diagnosis code is reset.
Q: Is diagnosis code 89 or 96 set?
YES:  Return to Step 1
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NO:  The procedure is complete (If no malfunctions are found in all steps, an intermittent malfunction is suspected). Refer to GROUP 00 - How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points .
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