DTC Troubleshooting: 68-2x

DTC 68-2x (''x'' can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F):
Short in the Front Passenger's Airbag ON/OFF Switch
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 LOCK (0), then wait for 10 seconds.
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  1. Read the DTC.
Is DTC 68-2x indicated?
YES -
Go to Step 5 .
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. Remove the dashboard side cover, then disconnect the dashboard wire harness 4P connector from the front passenger's airbag on/off switch.
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  1. Read the DTC.
Is DTC 68-2x indicated?
YES -
Go to Step 9 .
NO -
Faulty front passenger's airbag on/off switch or poor connection at front passenger's airbag on/off switch 4P connector and the front passenger's airbag on/off switch. Check the connection between the connector and the front passenger's airbag on/off switch. If the connection is OK, replace the front passenger's airbag on/off switch. ■
  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 A (39P) from the SRS unit,
  1. Check for continuity between the No. 4 terminals of the dashboard wire harness 4P connector and body ground.
Is there continuity?
YES -
Short in the dashboard wire harness; replace the dashboard wire harness.■
NO -
Faulty SRS unit; replace the SRS unit. ■