Code No. B1620: Driver’s lap pre-tensioner (squib) system (open circuit of squib circuit)



caution If the diagnosis code No. B1620 is set to SRS-ECU, be sure to diagnose the CAN bus line.

OPERATION


Only when the frontal impact exceeding the threshold is simultaneously detected (turned ON) by the front impact sensor as well as by the analogue G-sensor in SRS-ECU, the electric current is supplied from SRS-ECU to the lap pre-tensioner (squib).

TROUBLE JUDGEMENT


The code is set when the open circuit occurs to the SRS-ECU driver’s lap pre-tensioner (squib) circuit.

PROBABLE CAUSES




DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE


STEP 1. M.U.T.-III CAN bus diagnostics.


Use M.U.T.-III to diagnose the CAN bus lines.

Q. Is the check result normal?

Go to Step 2.
Repair the CAN bus line (Refer to GROUP 54C - Troubleshooting ).

STEP 2. Check whether the diagnosis code is set again.


(1)Connect the negative battery terminal.
(2)After erasing the diagnosis code memory, check the diagnosis code again.
(3)Disconnect the negative battery terminal.

Q. Is diagnosis code No. B1620 set?

Go to Step 3.
Intermittent malfunction.

STEP 3. Diagnosis check by dummy resistor connection.


(1)Check that the negative battery terminal is disconnected. If the negative battery terminal is connected, disconnect it.

(2)Use the flat-tipped screwdriver to pull out the locking button of harness side connector. After releasing the lock, disconnect the lap pre-tensioner harness side connector.

(3)Connect the special tool dummy resistor (MB991865) to the special tool resistor harness (MB991884).
(4)Connect the special tool resistor harness to the lap pre-tensioner harness side connector.
(5)Connect the negative battery terminal.
(6)After erasing the diagnosis code memory, check the diagnosis code again.
(7)Disconnect the negative battery terminal.

Q. Is diagnosis code No. B1620 set?

Go to Step 4.

Replace the seat belt with pre-tensioner.

STEP 4. Resistance measurement at the SRS-ECU connector and the lap pre-tensioner connector.


(1)Check that the negative battery terminal is disconnected. If the negative battery terminal is connected, disconnect it.
(2)Disconnect the SRS-ECU connector.

(3)
danger To release the SRS-ECU connector short spring in the following operations, disconnect this lap pre-tensioner connector, and keep the squib circuit shorted.
Use the flat-tipped screwdriver to pull out the locking button of harness side connector. After releasing the lock, disconnect the lap pre-tensioner harness side connector.

(4)
caution The short spring may not be released due to the insufficient insertion. Therefore, insert the insulator for 4 mm or more.
Insert an insulator (width: 3 mm, thickness: 0.5 mm) such as cable tie between the PD2+, PD2-, and then release the short spring.

(5)Connect special tool resistor harness (MB991884) to the removed lap pre-tensioner harness side connector.
(6)Take the measurements below at the resistor harness and SRS-ECU harness side connector.

  • Continuity PD2+ line between SRS-ECU connector and lap pre-tensioner harness connector
  • Continuity PD2- line between SRS-ECU connector and lap pre-tensioner harness connector
OK: Continuity (less than 2 Ω)

Q. Is the check result normal?

Go to Step 5.

Repair the wiring harness PD2+, PD2- line between the SRS-ECU connector and the lap pre-tensioner connector.

STEP 5. Check whether the diagnosis code is set again.


Q. Is diagnosis code No. B1620 set?

Replace SRS-ECU.
Intermittent malfunction.