Honda Accord ESM 2003 · Service Manual Service Manual 2003

DTC Troubleshooting: 31-1x, 31-2x

DTC Troubleshooting: 31-1x, 31-2x

DTC 31-1x (31-10 to 31-19, 31-1A to 31-1F):Open in Left Side Airbag Inflator
  
  


Special Tools Required
SRS inflator simulator (  07SAZ-TB4011A)

S80WA00SSAZTB4T011A000D01
SRS simulator lead E (  07XAZ-S1A0200)
S80YA00SXAZS1AT0200000D01



1.Erase the DTC memory.

2.Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and check that the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off.

Does the SRS indicator stay on and is DTC 31-1x or 31-2x indicated?


YES - Go to 3.


NO - Intermittent failure, system is OK at this time. Go to Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures. If another DTC is indicated, go to the DTC troubleshooting index for troubleshooting details.


3.Turn the ignition switch OFF. Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for 3 minutes.

4.Disconnect the floor wire harness 2P connector (A) from the left side airbag .

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5.Connect the SRS inflator simulator (2 W connector) and the simulator lead to the floor wire harness.

6.Reconnect the battery negative cable.

7.Erase the DTC memory.

8.Read the DTC.

Is DTC 31-1x or 31-2x indicated?


YES - Go to 9.


NO - Open or increased resistance in the left side airbag; replace the left side airbag.n


9.Turn the ignition switch OFF. Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for 3 minutes.

10.Disconnect both seat belt tensioner 4P connectors (A).

SEA3E00K791000R311XFAAD02A


11.Disconnect SRS unit connector B (28P) from the SRS unit. Do not disconnect the special tool from the floor wire harness.

SEA3E00K791000R311XFAAD03B

12.Disconnect the SRS inflator simulator from the SRS simulator lead E.

13.Check resistance between the terminals of the SRS simulator lead E. There should be 1.0 W or less.

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Is the resistance as specified?


YES - Faulty SRS unit or poor contact at the SRS unit connector B (28P) and the SRS unit. Check the connection; if the connection is OK, replace the SRS unit.n


NO - Open or increased resistance in the floor wire harness; replace the floor wire harness.n