DTC 76: Side-Airbag Module (RH) (Squib) System Fault Ground Circuit (Short-Circuited to Ground): Diagnosis

Required Special Tools: 

• MB991958: Scan Tool (MUT-III Sub Assembly)
  • MB991824: Vehicle Communication Interface (V.C.I.)
  • MB991827: MUT-III USB Cable
  • MB991911: MUT-III Main Harness B (Vehicles without CAN communication system)
• MB991865: Dummy resister
• MB991866: Resister harness

1. STEP 1. Check the side-airbag module (RH) (Using scan tool MB991958, read the diagnostic trouble code). 
   1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
   2. Disconnect the side-airbag module (RH) connector D-27.
      Fig 1: Identifying Harness Connector D-27

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   3. Connect special tool MB991865 to special tool MB991866.
      CAUTION: Do not insert a test probe into the terminal from its front side directly as the connector contact pressure may be weakened.
   4. Insert special tool MB991866 into the D-27 harness connector by backprobing.
   5. Connect the negative battery terminal.
   6. Erase the diagnostic trouble code memory, and check the diagnostic trouble code.

   Q: Is DTC 76 set? 

   • YES:  Go to Step 2.
   • NO:  Replace the seat back assembly of the front seat (RH) (Refer to FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY .) Then go to  Step 4.
     Fig 2: Checking Harness Connector D-27

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2. STEP 2. Check the side-airbag module (RH) circuit at the SRS-ECU connector C-13 
   1. Disconnect SRS-ECU connector C-13.
      Fig 3: Identifying Harness SRS-ECU Connector C-13

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      DANGER 

      To prevents the air bag from deploying unintentionally, disconnect the side-airbag module (RH) connector D-27 to short the squib circuit. 

   2. Disconnect side-airbag module (RH) connector D-27.
      Fig 4: Identifying Harness Connector D-27

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      CAUTION: Do not insert a test probe into the terminal from its front side directly as the connector contact pressure may be weakened.
   3. Check for continuity between C-13 harness connector terminals 23, 24 and body ground.

      It should be open circuit.

   Q: Does continuity exist? 

   • YES:  Go to Step 3.
   • NO:  Erase the diagnostic trouble code memory, and check the diagnostic trouble code. If DTC 76 sets, replace the SRS-ECU (Refer to SRS CONTROL UNIT (SRS-ECU)  .) Then go to  Step 4.
     Fig 5: Checking Continuity Between C-13 Harness Connector Terminals 23, 24 And Body Ground

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3. STEP 3. Check the harness wires for short circuit to ground between SRS-ECU connector C-13 (terminal No.23 and 24) and side-airbag module (RH) connector D-27 (terminal No.1 and 2.) 

   Q: Are the harness wires between SRS-ECU connector C-13 (terminal No.23 and 24) and side-airbag module (RH) connector D-27 (terminal No.1 and 2) in good condition? 

   • YES:  Go to Step 4.
   • NO:  Repair the harness wires between SRS-ECU connector C-13 and side-airbag module (RH) connector D-27. Then go to Step 4.
     Fig 6: Identifying Harness SRS-ECU Connector C-13

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     Fig 7: Identifying Harness Connector D-27

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4. STEP 4. Recheck for diagnostic trouble code. 

   Q: Is DTC 76 set? 

   • YES:  Return to  Step 1.
   • NO:  The procedure is complete (If no malfunctions are found in all steps, an intermittent malfunction is suspected. Refer to HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION .)