Honda HR-V: DTC Troubleshooting B00D5-14: Open or Short to Ground in the Front Passenger's Airbag Cutoff Indicator (KA/KC)

NOTE:

• Before doing this troubleshooting procedure, find out if the vehicle was in a collision. If so, verify that all the required components were replaced with new components of the correct part number, and that they were properly installed.
• Before doing this troubleshooting procedure, review SRS Precautions and Procedures, General Troubleshooting Information, and 12 Volt Battery Terminal Disconnection and Reconnection.
• Before replacing the SRS unit, check the SRS unit software version with the HDS. If the software version is not the latest, update the SRS unit software, and retest.

1. Problem verification:

1. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.
2. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode, then wait for 10 seconds.
3.  Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC B00D5-14 indicated?

YES

The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.

NO

Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Go to Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures. If another DTC is indicated, troubleshoot the DTC.

2. Open wire check (OFF PTT line):

1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.
2. Disconnect the negative cable from the 12 volt battery, then wait at least 3 minutes.
3. Disconnect the following connectors.

Front passenger's airbag cutoff indicator 4P connector (on the dashboard wire harness)

SRS unit connector A (39P)

4. Measure the resistance between test points 1 and 2.

Is there 1.0 Ω or less?

YES

The OFF PTT wire is not open. Go to step 3.

NO

Open in the dashboard wire harness; replace the dashboard wire harness, then clear the DTC.

3. Shorted wire check (OFF PTT line):

Measure the resistance between test points 1 and 2.

Is there an open circuit, or at least 1 MΩ?

YES

The OFF PTT wire is OK. Replace the front passenger's airbag cutoff indicator, then clear the DTC, and retest. If the DTC is still present, replace the SRS unit.

NO

Short to ground in the dashboard wire harness; replace the dashboard wire harness, then clear the DTC.

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