Code No.B1421: Side-airbag squib (RH) open-circuited











caution If diagnosis code B1421 is set in the SRS-ECU, always diagnose the CAN bus lines.

OPERATION




DIAGNOSIS CODE SET CONDITIONS


This diagnosis code is set if there is abnormal resistance between the input terminals of the side-airbag module (RH) (squib).

PROBABLE CAUSES




DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE


STEP 1. M.U.T.-III CAN bus diagnostics


Use the M.U.T.-III to diagnose the CAN bus lines.

Q. Is the check result normal?

Go to Step 2
Repair the CAN bus lines (Refer to GROUP 54D, Diagnosis ).

STEP 2. Check whether the diagnosis code is reset.


Check again if the diagnosis code is set.
(1)Erase the diagnosis code.
(2)Ignition: "LOCK" (OFF) position to "ON"
(3)On completion, check that the diagnosis code is not reset.

Q. Is the diagnosis code set?

Go to Step 3.
There is an intermittent malfunction such as poor engaged connector(s) or open circuit (Refer to GROUP 00, How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction ).

STEP 3. Check the side-airbag module (RH).


(1)Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
(2)Disconnect the side-airbag module (RH) connector E-127 (Refer to GROUP 52A, Front Seat Assembly ).

(3)Connect special tool dummy resistor (MB991865) to special tool resistor harness (MB991866).
(4)
caution Do not insert a test probe into the terminal from its front side directly, as the connector contact pressure may be weakened.
Insert special tool MB991866 into the E-127 harness side connector by backprobing.
(5)Connect the negative battery terminal.
(6)Erase the diagnosis code from memory, and check the diagnosis code.

Q. Is diagnosis code B1421 set?

Go to Step 4.

Replace the front seatback assembly (RH) (Refer to GROUP 52A, Front Seat Assembly ).

STEP 4. Resistance measurement between SRS-ECU connector D-23 (terminal No.57 and 58) and the side-airbag module (RH) connector E-127 (terminal No.2 and 1).


(1)Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
(2)Disconnect SRS-ECU connector D-23.
(3)
danger To prevent the air bag from deploying unintentionally, disconnect the side-airbag module (RH) connector E-127 to short the squib circuit.
Disconnect side-airbag module (RH) connector E-127 (Refer to GROUP 52A, Front Seat Assembly ).

(4)
caution Insert an insulator such as a cable tie to a depth of 4 mm or more, otherwise the short spring will not be released.
Insert a cable tie [3 mm wide, 0.5 mm thick] between terminals 57 and 58, and the short spring to release the short spring.
(5)
caution Do not insert a test probe into the terminal from its front side directly, as the connector contact pressure may be weakened.
Check for continuity between the following terminals.

  • SRS-ECU connector D-23 (terminal No.57) and the side-airbag module (RH) connector E-127 (terminal No.2)
  • SRS-ECU connector D-23 (terminal No.58) and the side-airbag module (RH) connector E-127 (terminal No.1)
OK: Continuity (Less than 2 Ω)

Q. Are the check results normal?

Go to Step 5.

Repair the harness wires between SRS-ECU connector D-23 (terminal No.57 and 58) and side-airbag module (RH) connector E-127 (terminal No.2 and 1).

STEP 5. Check whether the diagnosis code is reset.


Q. Is diagnosis code B1421 set?

Replace the SRS-ECU (Refer to ).
An intermittent malfunction is suspected (Refer to GROUP 00, How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction ).