Nissan Altima (L32) 2007-2012 Service Manual: B1xxx air bag diagnosis sensor unit

Description

DTC B1XXX AIR BAG DIAGNOSIS SENSOR UNIT

The air bag diagnosis sensor unit will run self diagnostics when the ignition switch is turned ON. It has the potential to set many diagnostic trouble codes which will conform to the B1XXX format, but will not match any other SRS diagnostic trouble codes. Refer to SRC-67, "Trouble Diagnosis with CONSULT-III".

PART LOCATION

Refer to SRC-7, "SRS Component Parts Location".

DTC Logic

DTC DETECTION LOGIC

With CONSULT-lll

Without CONSULT-lll

DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE (With CONSULT-lll)

1.INSPECTION START

Turn ignition switch ON.

>> GO TO 2.

2.CHECK SELF-DIAG RESULT

Check for the DTC on CONSULT-lll.

Is the DTC detected? YES >> Refer to SRC-50, "Diagnosis Procedure (Component Diagnosis)".

NO >> Inspection End.

DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE (Without CONSULT-lll)

NOTE: SRS will not enter diagnosis mode if no malfunction is detected in user mode.

1.IGNITION SWITCH

Turn ignition switch ON.

>> GO TO 2

2.IGNITION SWITCH

After air bag warning lamp lights for 7 seconds, turn ignition switch OFF within 1 second.

>> GO TO 3

3.WAIT TIME

Wait more than 3 seconds.

>> GO TO 4

4.REPEAT STEPS

Repeat steps 1 to 3 twice.

>> GO TO 5

5.IGNITION SWITCH

Turn ignition switch ON.

>> GO TO 6

6.DIAGNOSTIC MODE

SRS system is now in diagnostic mode and AIR BAG warning lamp flashes. Refer to SRC-70, "Trouble Diagnosis without CONSULT-III".

>> END

Diagnosis Procedure (Component Diagnosis)

Recheck SRS after each replacement.

1.HARNESS CONNECTOR

Is there any visible damage to the connector? YES or NO

YES >> Replace the harness.

NO >> GO TO 2

2.WIRING HARNESS

Is there any visible damage to the harness? YES or NO

YES >> Replace the harness.

NO >> GO TO 3

3.AIR BAG DIAGNOSIS SENSOR UNIT

Replace the air bag diagnosis sensor unit. Refer to SR-17, "Removal and Installation".

>> GO TO 4

4.RELATED HARNESS

Replace the related harness.

>> END