AIRBAG SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:B162A

DTC Code DTC Name
B162A Side Airbag Sensor Assembly No.2 (RH)

DESCRIPTION

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

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

DTC B162A is stored when a malfunction is detected in the side No. 1 airbag sensor RH.

DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area Warning Indicate Test Mode / Check Mode
B162A Side Airbag Sensor Assembly No.2 (RH)

  • Side No. 1 airbag sensor RH malfunction

  • Airbag sensor assembly malfunction

  • Side No. 1 airbag sensor RH

  • Airbag sensor assembly

 Comes on Does not apply to test/check mode

WIRING DIAGRAM

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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.

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PROCEDURE


  1. CHECK SIDE NO. 1 AIRBAG SENSOR RH


    1. B006Z22C02
      *1 Side No. 1 Airbag Sensor LH
      *2 Airbag Sensor Assembly

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

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

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

    6. Clear the DTCs stored in memory.


      Body Electrical > SRS Airbag > Clear DTCs

    7. Turn the ignition switch off.

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

    9. Check for DTCs.


      Body Electrical > SRS Airbag > Trouble Codes

      Tech Tips

      Codes other than DTCs B162A and B163A may be output at this time, but they are not related to this check.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTC B162A is output. A
      DTC B163A is output. B
      DTCs B162A and B163A are not output. C

    10. Turn the ignition switch off.

    11. 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.

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


    A

    REPLACE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY Click here

    B

    REPLACE SIDE NO. 1 AIRBAG SENSOR RH Click here

    C

    USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK Click here