Toyota Corolla (E120) 2002–2008 Repair Manual / Diagnostics / Supplemental restraint system / Short in p/t squib (lh) circuit (to b+) / Inspection procedure
Toyota Corolla (E120): Inspection procedure
1 Check p/t squib(lh) circuit(airbag sensor assy center – front seat outer belt assy lh)

- Disconnect the negative (–) terminal cable from the battery, and wait at least for 90 seconds.
- disconnect the connectors between the airbag sensor assy center and the seat belt pretensioner (lh).
- connect the negative (–) terminal cable to the battery, and wait at least for 2 seconds.
- turn the ignition switch to on.
- for the connector (on the seat belt pretensioner side) between
the airbag sensor assy center and the seat belt pretensioner
(lh), measure the voltage between pl+ and
body ground.
Ok: voltage: below 1v


2 Check air bag sensor assy center
Sst 09843–18040

- Turn the ignition switch to lock.
- disconnect the negative (–) terminal cable from the battery and wait at least for 90 seconds.
- connect the connector to the airbag sensor assy center.
- using a service wire, connect pl+ and pl– of the connector (on the seat belt pretensioner side) between the airbag sensor assy center and the seat belt pretensioner (lh).
- connect the negative (–) terminal cable to the battery, and wait at least for 2 seconds.
- turn the ignition switch to on, and wait at least for 20 seconds.
- clear the dtc stored in memory .
- turn the ignition switch to lock, and wait at least for 20 seconds.
- turn the ignition switch to on, and wait at least for 20 seconds.
- check the dtc .
Ok: dtc b0138/72 is not output.
Hint
: codes other than code b0138/72 may be output at this time, but they are not relevant to this check.


3 Check p/t squib (lh)
Sst 09843–18040

- Turn the ignition switch to lock.
- disconnect the negative (–) terminal cable from the battery, and wait at least for 90 seconds.
- connect the seat belt pretensioner (lh) connector.
- connect the negative (–) terminal cable to the battery, and wait at least for 2 seconds.
- turn the ignition switch to on, and wait at least for 20 seconds.
- clear the dtc stored in memory .
- turn the ignition switch to lock, and wait at least for 20 seconds.
- turn the ignition switch to on, and wait at least for 20 seconds.
- check the dtc .
Ok: dtc b0138/72 is not output.
Hint
: codes other than code b0138/72 may be output at this time, but they are not relevant to this check.


4 Use simulation method to check


Replace all srs components including the wire harness
Other materials:
Replacement
Hint: components:
1. Precaution
2. Disconnect battery negative terminal
3. Remove seat track upper rail cover rh
4. Remove seat track upper rail cover lh
5. Remove front seat assy lh
6. Remove seat position air bag sensor
Disconnect the connector of the seat position airbag sensor. ...
Confirmation driving pattern
Connect the hand–held tester or the obd ii scan tool to the dlc3.
record dtcs and the freeze frame data.
set the check mode using the hand–held tester .
read the value on the misfire counter for each cylinder when
idling. If the value is displayed on the
misfire c ...
SRS airbags
The SRS airbags inflate when the vehicle is subjected to certain
types of severe impacts that may cause significant injury
to the occupants. They work together with the seat belts to
help reduce the risk of death or serious injury.
SRS airbag system
■ Location of the SRS airbags
SRS front airbags ...


