AIRBAG SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:B163B, B163C

DTC Code DTC Name
B163B Side Airbag Sensor Assembly No.2 Lost Communication (LH)
B163C Side Airbag Sensor Assembly No.2 Initialization Error (LH)

DESCRIPTION

The side collision sensor LH circuit (bus 2) consists of the airbag sensor assembly and side No. 1 airbag sensor LH.

The side No. 1 airbag sensor LH detects impacts to the vehicle and sends signals to the airbag sensor assembly to determine if the airbags and pretensioners should be deployed.

These DTCs are stored when a malfunction is detected in the side collision sensor LH circuit (bus 2).

DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area Warning Indicate Test Mode / Check Mode
B163B Side Airbag Sensor Assembly No.2 Lost Communication (LH)
  • The airbag sensor assembly detects a line short, short to ground or B+, or an open in the side collision sensor LH circuit (bus 2).

  • Side No. 1 airbag sensor LH malfunction

  • Airbag sensor assembly malfunction


  • Floor wire

  • Side No. 1 airbag sensor LH

  • Airbag sensor assembly

Comes on Does not apply to test/check mode
B163C Side Airbag Sensor Assembly No.2 Initialization Error (LH)
  • The airbag sensor assembly detects a line short, short to ground or B+, or an open in the side collision sensor LH circuit (bus 2).

  • Side No. 1 airbag sensor LH malfunction

  • Airbag sensor assembly malfunction


  • Floor wire

  • Side No. 1 airbag sensor LH

  • Airbag sensor assembly

Comes on Does not apply to test/check mode

WIRING DIAGRAM

B006Z12E08

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note

After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

Click here

PROCEDURE


  1. CHECK CONNECTION OF CONNECTORS


    1. Turn the ignition switch off.

    2. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

      CAUTION:

      Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    3. Check that the connectors are properly connected to the airbag sensor assembly and side No. 1 airbag sensor LH.

      OK
      The connectors are properly connected.
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG
    OK
  2. CHECK CONNECTORS


    1. Disconnect the connectors from the airbag sensor assembly and side No. 1 airbag sensor LH.

    2. Check that the terminals of the connectors are not deformed or damaged.

      OK
      The terminals are not deformed or damaged.
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG
    OK
  3. CHECK FLOOR WIRE


    1. B0071EDC01
      *1 Side No. 1 Airbag Sensor LH
      *2 Airbag Sensor Assembly
      *3 Floor Wire
      *4 Service Wire
      *a

      Front view of wire harness connector

      (to Airbag Sensor Assembly)

      *b

      Front view of wire harness connector

      (to Side No. 1 Airbag Sensor LH)

      Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      R36-2 (BFL+) - Body ground Ignition switch ON Below 1 V
      R36-1 (BFL-) - Body ground Ignition switch ON Below 1 V
    4. Turn the ignition switch off.

    5. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

      CAUTION:

      Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    6. Using a service wire, connect terminals 29 (BCL+) and 30 (BCL-) of connector B.

      Note

      Do not forcibly insert the service wire into the terminals of the connector when connecting the wire.

    7. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      R36-2 (BFL+) - R36-1 (BFL-) Always Below 1 Ω
    8. Disconnect the service wire from connector B.

    9. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      R36-2 (BFL+) - R36-1 (BFL-) Always 1 MΩ or higher
      R36-2 (BFL+) - Body ground Always 1 MΩ or higher
      R36-1 (BFL-) - Body ground Always 1 MΩ or higher
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG
    OK
  4. CHECK SIDE NO. 1 AIRBAG SENSOR LH


    1. B0071UIC01
      *1 Side No. 1 Airbag Sensor RH
      *2 Airbag Sensor Assembly

      Connect the connector to the airbag sensor assembly.

    2. Interchange the side No. 1 airbag sensor LH with RH and connect the connectors.

    3. Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.

    4. Turn the ignition switch to ON, and wait for at least 60 seconds.

    5. Clear the DTCs stored in memory.


      Body Electrical > SRS Airbag > Clear DTCs
    6. Turn the ignition switch off.

    7. Turn the ignition switch to ON, and wait for at least 60 seconds.

    8. Check for DTCs.


      Body Electrical > SRS Airbag > Trouble Codes

      Tech Tips

      Codes other than DTCs B162B, B162C, B163B and B163C may be output at this time, but they are not related to this check.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTC B163B or B163C is output. A
      DTC B162B or B162C is output. B
      DTCs B162B, B162C, B163B and B163C are not output. C
    9. Turn the ignition switch off.

    10. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

      CAUTION:

      Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    11. Return the side No. 1 airbag sensor LH and RH to their original positions and connect the connectors.


    A
    B
    C