If diagnosis code B1423 is set in the SRS-ECU, always diagnose the CAN bus lines.
OPERATION
The SRS-ECU judges how severe a collision is by detecting signals from the left and right side impact sensors. If the impact is over a predetermined level, the SRS-ECU sends an ignition signal. At this time, if the side-airbag safing G-sensor is on, the SRS side-airbag will inflate.
The ignition signal is input to the side-airbag module to inflate the side-airbag.
DIAGNOSIS CODE SET CONDITIONS
This diagnosis code is set if the side-airbag module (RH) (squib) wire(s) are short-circuited to the power supply.
PROBABLE CAUSES
Damaged wiring harnesses or connectors
Short to the power supply in the side-airbag module (RH) (squib) harness
Malfunction of the SRS-ECU
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-Can Bus Diagnostic Chart ).
STEP 2. Recheck for diagnosis code.
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 B1423 set?
Go to Step 4.
Replace the front seatback assembly (RH) (Refer to GROUP 52A, Front Seat Assembly ).
STEP 4. Check the side-airbag module (RH) circuit. Voltage measurement at the SRS-ECU connector D-23.
(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)Connect the negative battery terminal. (6)Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position. (7)
caution
Do not insert a test probe into the terminal from its front side directly, as the connector contact pressure may be weakened.
Measure the voltage between D-23 harness side connector terminals 57, 58 and body earth. OK: 1 V or less
Q.
Is the check result 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 B1423 set?
Replace the SRS-ECU (Refer to ).
An intermittent malfunction is suspected (Refer to GROUP 00, How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction ).
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Go to Step 2
Repair the CAN bus lines (Refer to GROUP 54D, Diagnosis-Can Bus Diagnostic Chart 
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