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DTC B1403: Driver's air bag module (1st squib) system (shorted to squib circuit power supply)
DTC B1483: Driver's air bag module (2nd squib) system (shorted to squib circuit power supply)
 
 
caution
  • If DTC B1403 (1st squib) or B1483 (2nd squib) is set in the SRS-ECU, always diagnose the CAN main bus line.
  • When DTC B1403 is set in the following diagnosis, check the 1st squib circuit. When DTC B1483 is set, check the 2nd squib circuit.
 
 
CIRCUIT OPERATION
  • The SRS-ECU judges how severe a collision is by detecting signals from the front impact sensors and the G-sensor in the SRS-ECU. If the impact is over a predetermined level, the SRS-ECU sends an ignition signal. At this time, the SRS air bag will inflate.
  • The ignition signal is input to the air bag module via the clock spring to inflate the air bag.
 
 
 
DTC SET CONDITIONS
This DTC is set if there is abnormal resistance between the input terminals of the driver's air bag module (squib).
 
 
 
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
  • Malfunction of the clock spring
  • Damaged harness wires and connectors
  • Short to the power supply in the driver's air bag module (squib) harness
  • Malfunction of the SRS-ECU
 
 
 
 
DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Using scan tool (M.U.T.-IIISE), diagnose the CAN bus line.
(1)
cautionTo prevent damage to scan tool (M.U.T.-IIISE), always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool (M.U.T.-IIISE).
Connect scan tool (M.U.T.-IIISE). Refer to "How to connect the scan tool ."
(2) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(3) Diagnose the CAN bus line.
(4) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Is the CAN bus line found to be normal?
Go to Step 2.
Repair the CAN bus line (Refer to GROUP 54C, Diagnosis ).
 
STEP 2. Recheck for diagnostic trouble code.
Check again if the DTC is set.
(1) Erase the DTC.
(2) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(3) Check if the DTC is set.
(4) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Is the DTC 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. Diagnosis check by dummy resistor connection.
(1) Check that the negative battery terminal is disconnected. If the negative battery terminal is connected, disconnect it.
(2) Use the flat-tipped screwdriver to pull out the locking button of wiring harness side connector, and release the lock.
(3) Connect special tool dummy resistor (MB991865) to special tool resistor harness (MB991866).
(4)
cautionDo not insert a probe directly into the terminal from the connector front side as the connector contact pressure may be weakened.
Insert the resistor harness probe (special tool) as shown.
(5) Connect the negative battery terminal.
(6) After erasing the DTC memory, check the DTC again.
(7) Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
(8)
cautionAlways DTC B1483 is set when checking DTC B1403. This is because the second side terminal is isolated when checking it. DTC B1483 is set but this is not a fault. In addition, always DTC B1403 is set when checking DTC B1483 because the first side terminal is isolated.
Erase the DTC memory, and check the diagnostic trouble code.
Is the checked DTC set?
Go to Step 4
Replace the driver's air bag module (Refer to ).
 
STEP 4. Diagnosis check by dummy resistor connection.
(1) Check that the negative battery terminal is disconnected. If the negative battery terminal is connected, disconnect it.
(2) Disconnect the clock spring connector.
(3) Connect special tool dummy resistor (MB991865) to special tool resistor harness (MB991866).
(4)
cautionDo not insert a probe directly into the terminal from the connector front side as the connector contact pressure may be weakened.
Insert the resistor harness probe from the back of harness side connector DQ1-, DQ1+ line <B1403>.
Insert the resistor harness probe from the back of harness side connector DQ2-, DQ2+ line <B1483>.
(5) Connect the negative battery terminal.
(6) After erasing the DTC memory, check the DTC again.
(7) Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
(8)
cautionAlways DTC B1483 is set when checking DTC B1403. This is because the second side terminal is isolated when checking it. DTC B1483 is set but this is not a fault. In addition, always DTC B1403 is set when checking DTC B1483 because the first side terminal is isolated.
Erase the DTC memory, and check the diagnostic trouble code.
Is the checked DTC set?
Go to Step 5
Replace the clock spring (Refer to ).
 
STEP 5. Voltage measurement at the SRS-ECU connector.
(1) Check that the negative battery terminal is disconnected. If the negative battery terminal is connected, disconnect it.
(2) Disconnect the SRS-ECU connector.
(3)
cautionTo release SRS-ECU connector short spring in the following operations, disconnect this clock spring connector, and keep the squib circuit shorted.
Disconnect the clock spring connector.
(4)
cautionThe short spring may not be released due to the insufficient insertion. Therefore, insert the insulator for 4 mm (0.16 inch) or more.
Insert the insulator [3 mm (0.12 inch) wide, 0.5 mm (0.02 inch) thick] such as cable tie between the DQ1-, DQ1+ line, and then release the short spring <B1403>.
Insert the insulator [3 mm (0.12 inch) wide, 0.5 mm (0.02 inch) thick] such as cable tie between the DQ2-, DQ2+ line, and then release the short spring <B1483>.
(5) Connect the negative battery terminal.
(6) Ignition switch: ON
(7) Take the measurements below at the SRS-ECU harness side connector.
  • Voltage between DQ1-, DQ1+ line and body ground <B1403>
OK: 1 volt or less
  • Voltage between DQ2-, DQ2+ line and body ground <B1483>
OK: 1 volt or less
(8) Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
Is the check result normal?
Go to Step 6
Repair the wiring harnesses DQ1-, DQ1+ line <B1403> or DQ2-, DQ2+ line <B1483> between the clock spring connector and the SRS-ECU connector.
 
STEP 6. Using scan tool (M.U.T.-IIISE), check whether the DTC is set again.
Check again if the DTC is set.
(1) Erase the DTC.
(2) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(3) Check if the DTC is set.
(4) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Is DTC B1403 (1st squib) or B1483 (2nd squib) set?
Replace SRS-ECU (Refer to ).
Intermittent malfunction (Refer to GROUP 00 - How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points - How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction ).