AIRBAG SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:B16A6/98

DTC Code DTC Name
B16A6/98 Chamber / Absorber Malfunction

DESCRIPTION

This DTC is stored when the pedestrian protection sensors detect a pressure higher than the specified value. When this DTC is stored, the airbag ECU assembly sends a signal via CAN communication to display "POP UP HOOD Failure." on the multi-information display to inform the driver of the malfunction.

B16A6 is output when external forces deform the pedestrian detection chamber, and the pedestrian protection sensor detects pressure equal to or greater than a certain amount and determines that operation of the pop up hood system may be affected.

DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area Test Mode / Check Mode
B16A6/98 Chamber / Absorber Malfunction The pedestrian protection sensors detect a pressure higher than the specified value.

  • Front bumper energy absorber

  • Pedestrian detection chamber

 Does not apply to test/check mode

PROCEDURE


  1. REPLACE FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER

    Tech Tips

    If B16A6 is output, it is necessary to replace the front bumper energy absorber. Even if no cracks or other damage can be seen on the front bumper energy absorber, internal components may have been damaged, adversely affecting the operation of the pop up hood system.


    1. Turn the engine switch off.

    2. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal, and wait for at least 90 seconds.

    3. Replace the front bumper energy absorber with a new one.

      Click here

      Result
      Proceed to
      NEXT

    NEXT

  2. PERFORM POP UP HOOD SENSOR INSPECTION


    1. Remove the pedestrian detection chamber.

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    2. Inspect the pedestrian detection chamber.

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      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    REPLACE PEDESTRIAN DETECTION CHAMBER Click here

    OK

  3. CHECK DTC


    1. Connect the cable to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal, and wait for at least 2 seconds

    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG), and wait for at least 60 seconds.

    3. Clear the DTCs stored in memory.

      Click here


      Body Electrical > SRS Airbag > Clear DTCs

    4. Turn the engine switch off.

    5. Turn the engine switch on (IG), and wait for at least 60 seconds.

    6. Check for DTCs.

      Click here


      Body Electrical > SRS Airbag > Trouble Codes
      Result
      Proceed to
      DTC B16A6/98 is output
      DTC B16A6/98 is not output

      Note

      HINT:Codes other than DTC B16A6/98 may be output at this time, but they are not related to this check.


    DTC B16A6/98 is output

    REPLACE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY Click here

    DTC B16A6/98 is not output

    END (FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER WAS DEFECTIVE)

  4. REPLACE PEDESTRIAN DETECTION CHAMBER


    1. Replace the pedestrian detection chamber with a new one.

      Click here

      Result
      Proceed to
      NEXT

    NEXT

  5. CLEAR DTC


    1. Connect the cable to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal, and wait for at least 2 seconds

    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG), and wait for at least 60 seconds.

    3. Clear the DTCs stored in memory.

      Click here


      Body Electrical > SRS Airbag > Clear DTCs
      Result
      Proceed to
      NEXT

    NEXT

    END