11-Ax
DTC Troubleshooting: 11-8x, 11-Ax
DTC 11-8x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F):
Short to Power in the Driver's Airbag First Inflator
DTC 11-Ax ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F):
Short to Power in the Driver's Airbag Second Inflator
Special Tools Required
- SRS Inflator Simulator 07SAZ-TB4011A
- SRS Simulator Lead J 070AZ-SNAA100
NOTE:
- Before doing this troubleshooting procedure, review SRS Precautions and Procedures Service and Repair, General Troubleshooting Information Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes, and Battery Terminal Disconnection and Reconnection Procedures.
- 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 SRS Unit Update, and retest.
1. Clear the DTCs with the HDS Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode, then wait for 10 seconds.
3. Check for DTCs with the HDS Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.
Is DTC 11-8x or 11-Ax indicated?
YES -
Go to step 4.
NO -
Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Go to Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes. If another DTC is indicated, troubleshoot the DTC.�
4. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.
5. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then wait at least 3 minutes.
6. Remove the access panel (A) from the steering wheel, then disconnect the driver's airbag inflator 4P connector (B) on the cable reel harness.
7. Connect the terminals of SRS simulator lead J to the SRS inflator simulator (2 Ohms connectors), and then connect the SRS simulator lead J to the driver's airbag inflator 4P connector on the cable reel harness.
8. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
9. Clear the DTCs with the HDS Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.
10. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode, then wait for 10 seconds.
11. Check for DTCs with the HDS Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.
Is DTC 11-8x or 11-Ax indicated?
YES -
Go to step 12.
NO -
Short to power in the driver's airbag first or second inflator; replace the driver's airbag Driver's Airbag Replacement, then clear the DTC.�
12. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.
13. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then wait at least 3 minutes.
14. Remove the column cover Service and Repair.
15. Disconnect the cable reel connector B (4P) (A) on the dashboard wire harness.
16. Connect the terminals of SRS simulator lead J to the SRS inflator simulator (2 Ohms connectors), and then connect the SRS simulator lead J to the cable reel connector B (4P) on the dashboard wire harness.
17. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
18. Clear the DTCs with the HDS Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.
19. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode, then wait for 10 seconds.
20. Check for DTCs with the HDS Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.
Is DTC 11-8x or 11-Ax indicated?
YES -
Go to step 21.
NO -
Short to power in the cable reel; replace the cable reel Service and Repair, then clear the DTC.�
21. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.
22. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then wait at least 3 minutes.
23. Disconnect SRS unit connector A (39P) from the SRS unit Service and Repair.
24. Disconnect the SRS inflator simulator from the SRS simulator lead J. Do not disconnect the SRS simulator lead J from the cable reel connector B (4P) on the dashboard wire harness.
25. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
26. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.
27. Measure the voltage between each terminal of the SRS simulator lead J and body ground individually. There should be less than 0.2 V.
Is the voltage as specified?
YES -
Faulty SRS unit or poor connection at SRS unit connector A (39P) and the SRS unit. Check the connection between the connector and the SRS unit. If the connection is OK, replace the SRS unit SRS Unit Replacement.�
NO -
Short to power in the dashboard wire harness; replace the dashboard wire harness, then clear the DTC.�