87-3x

SRS DTC Troubleshooting: 87-3x (x can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F)

DTC 87-3x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Side Airbag Cutoff Indicator Stays ON/OFF

NOTE: Before doing this troubleshooting procedure, review SRS Precautions and Procedures Service and Repair and General Troubleshooting Information. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

1. Clear the DTC memory. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

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

Does the SRS indicator stay on?
YES - Go to step 3.

NO - Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Go to Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview If another DTC is indicated, troubleshoot the DTC.


3. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0). Make sure nothing is on the front passenger's seat.

4. Disconnect the ODS unit 18P connector (A) from the ODS unit.

5. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).






6. Measure the voltage between the No. 18 terminal of the ODS unit 18P connector and body ground. There should be battery voltage.

Is there battery voltage?
YES - Faulty ODS unit; replace the ODS unit. ODS Unit Replacement

NO - Go to step 7.






7. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

8. Remove the gauge control module. Service and Repair Disconnect gauge control module connector A (20P) from the gauge control module.






9. Measure the resistance between the No. 18 terminal of the ODS unit 18P connector and body ground. There should be an open circuit or at least 1 MOhms.

Is the resistance as specified?
YES - Go to step 10.

NO - Short to ground in the front passenger's seat wire harness, left side wire harness, right side wire harness, or dashboard wire harness A; replace the faulty harness.






10. Measure the resistance between the No. 18 terminal of the ODS unit 18P connector and the No. 11 terminal of gauge control module connector A (20P). There should be less than 1.0 Ohms.

Is the resistance as specified?
YES - Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Go to Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

NO - Open in the front passenger's seat wire harness, left side wire harness, right side wire harness, or dashboard wire harness A; replace the faulty harness.