Code No.B1416 Malfunction of Inside Front Impact Sensor (LH)



caution If the diagnosis code B1416 is set to SRS-ECU, be sure to diagnose the CAN bus line.
note This front impact sensor (LH) indicates that the front impact sensor integrated in the centre of the vehicle is defective.

TROUBLE JUDGEMENT



  • When the front impact sensor does not operate
  • When the front impact sensor’s property is abnormal
  • When the front impact sensor sends an abnormal signal

PROBABLE CAUSES



  • Malfunction of CAN bus line
  • Malfunction of front impact sensor

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. Front impact sensor check.


(1)Check that the negative battery terminal is disconnected. If the negative battery terminal is connected, disconnect it.
(2)A front impact sensor is checked in the following way.

  • Replace the front impact sensor with new part.
(3)Connect the negative battery terminal.
(4)After erasing the diagnosis code memory, check the diagnosis code again.
(5)Disconnect the negative battery terminal.

Q. Is the diagnosis code set?

Go to Step 3
The procedure is complete.

STEP 3. SRS-ECU check.


(1)Check that the negative battery terminal is disconnected. If the negative battery terminal is connected, disconnect it.
(2)Replace the SRS-ECU with a new one (Refer to ).
(3)Connect the negative battery terminal.
(4)After erasing the diagnosis code memory, check the diagnosis code again.
(5)Disconnect the negative battery terminal.

Q. Is the diagnosis code set?

Return to Step 1.
The procedure is complete.