
RS–90
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM – TROUBLESHOOTING
4 Check P squib.
Center Airbag
P squib Sensor Assembly
Spiral
Cable
D squib
ACC ON
or
DLC 1
E1 Tc
Code 53
DLC 2
Tc E1
RO5909
AB0118 AB0119
Re-23-1-A RO5169
S-17-1
P (1) Turn ignition switch to LOCK.
(2) Disconnect negative (–) terminal cable from the
battery, and wait at least 90 seconds.
(3) Connect front passenger airbag assembly con–
nector.
(4) Connect negative (–) terminal cable to battery, and
wait at least 2 seconds.
C (1) Turn ignition switch to LOCK, and wait at least
2 seconds.
(2) Turn ignition switch to ACC or ON, wait at least
20 seconds.
(3) Clear malfunction code stored in memory. (See
page RS–47)
(4) Turn ignition switch to LOCK, and wait at least
20 seconds.
(5) Turn ignition switch to ACC or ON, and wait at
least 20 seconds.
(6) Using SST, connect terminals Tc and E1 of DLC1
or DLC2.
SST 09843–18020
(7) Check diagnostic trouble code.
OK Diagnostic trouble code 53 is not output.
Hint Codes other than code 53 may be output at this
time, but they are not relevant to this check.
OK NG Replace front passenger airbag assembly.
From the results of the above inspection, the malfunctioning part can now be considered normal. To
make sure of this, use the simulation method to check.