DTC Troubleshooting: 31-3x

DTC 31-3x (‘‘x'' can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F):
Short to Another Wire or Decreased Resistance in the Left Side Airbag Inflator
NOTE:
  • Before doing this troubleshooting procedure, review SRS Precautions and Procedures and General Troubleshooting Information.
  • Before replacing the SRS unit, check the SRS unit software version with the HDS. If the software version is not the latest, update the SRS unit software and retest.
  1. Clear the DTC memory.
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), then wait for 10 seconds.
  1. Read the DTC.
Is DTC 31-3x indicated?
YES -
Go to Step 4 .
NO -
Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Go to Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures. If another DTC is indicated, troubleshoot the DTC.
  1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  1. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure , then wait for 3 minutes.
  1. Disconnect the SRS floor wire harness 2P connector from the left side airbag.
  1. Read the DTC.
Is DTC 31-3x indicated?
YES -
Go to Step 8 .
NO -
Faulty left side airbag; replace the left side airbag. ■
  1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  1. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure , then wait for 3 minutes.
  1. Disconnect SRS unit connector B (39P) from the SRS unit.
  1. Connect an SRS short canceller (070AZ-SAA0100) to No. 6 and No. 7 terminals of the SRS unit connector B (39P).
  1. Measure the resistance between the No. 6 and No. 7 terminals of SRS unit connector B (39P). There should be 0−1.0 Ω.
Is the resistance as specified?
YES -
Short in the SRS floor wire harness; replace the SRS floor wire harness.■
NO -
Faulty SRS unit; replace the SRS unit. ■