Honda Accord ESM 2003 · Service Manual Service Manual 2003

DTC Troubleshooting: 32-8x

DTC Troubleshooting: 32-8x

DTC 32-8x (32-80 to 32-89, 32-8A to 32-8F):Short to Power in Right Side Airbag Inflator


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

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SRS simulator lead E (  07XAZ-S1A0200)
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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 32-8x 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 right 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 32-8x indicated?


YES - Go to 9.


NO - Short to power in the right side airbag inflator; replace the right 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.

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11.Disconnect SRS unit connector B (28P) from the SRS unit.

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12.Reconnect the battery negative cable.

13.Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

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

15.Check for voltage between each terminal of the SRS simulator lead E and body ground. There should be 0.5 V or less.

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2P CONNECTOR

Is the voltage as specified?


YES - Faulty SRS unit; replace the SRS unit.n


NO - Replace the floor wire harness.n