AIRBAG SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:B162A/2A

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

DESCRIPTION

The No.2 side airbag sensor assembly RH is composed of a safing sensor, diagnostic circuit, lateral deceleration sensor, etc. When the airbag sensor assembly receives a signal from the lateral deceleration sensor, the airbag sensor assembly judges whether the SRS should be activated.If a malfunction is detected in the side satellite sensor bus circuit, the airbag sensor assembly stores DTC B162A/2A.

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

  • No.2 side airbag sensor assembly RH malfunction

  • Airbag sensor assembly malfunction

  • No.2 side airbag sensor assembly RH

  • Airbag sensor assembly

 Does not apply to test/check mode

WIRING DIAGRAM

A01MH94E03
*a BFR+
*b BFR-
*c No.2 Side Airbag Sensor Assembly RH
*d Airbag Sensor Assembly

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note


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

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  • When disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal while performing repairs, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

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  • After replacing the airbag sensor assembly, refer to initialization.

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Tech Tips

To reproduce the DTC, wiggle each of the SRS airbag system connectors, or drive the vehicle on actual city roads or rough roads.

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PROCEDURE


  1. CHECK DTC


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

    2. Clear the DTCs stored in memory.

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      Body Electrical > SRS Airbag > Clear DTCs

    3. Turn the power switch off.

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

    5. Check for DTCs.

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      Body Electrical > SRS Airbag > Trouble Codes
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTC B162A/2A is output A
      DTC B162A/2A is not output B

      Tech Tips

      Codes other than DTC B162A/2A may be output at this time, but they are not related to this check.


    B

    USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK Click here

    A

  2. CHECK NO. 2 SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY RH


    1. A01MIISC01
      *1 No.2 Side Airbag Sensor Assembly LH
      *2 Airbag Sensor Assembly

      Turn the power switch off.

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

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

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

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

    6. Clear the DTCs stored in memory.

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      Body Electrical > SRS Airbag > Clear DTCs

    7. Turn the power switch off.

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

    9. Check for DTCs.

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      Body Electrical > SRS Airbag > Trouble Codes
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTC B162A/2A is output A
      DTC B163A/3A is output B
      DTC B162A/2A and B163A/3A are not output C

      Tech Tips

      Codes other than DTCs B162A/2A and B163A/3A may be output at this time, but they are not related to this check.

    10. Turn the power switch off.

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

    12. Return the No. 2 side airbag sensor assembly RH and LH to their original positions and connect the connectors.


    A

    REPLACE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY Click here

    B

    REPLACE NO. 2 SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY RH Click here

    C

    USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK Click here