DTC 53

DTC WILL SET WHEN:
- The SDM detects a frontal crash of sufficient force to warrant deployment of the air bags (SDM outputs a deployment command) with initiator circuit fault.

Diagnostic Chart:

DTC CHART TEST DESCRIPTION: Number(s) below refer to circled number(s) on the diagnostic chart.
1) This test checks if DTC concerning initiator circuit which is shorted to ignition is set when a deployment command was output.
2) If air bag (inflator) module(s) has not deployed, DTC 53 may have set falsely.
3) If DTC 53 has set with no signs of frontal impact, the diagnostic trouble code has set falsely.