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:
On–vehicle inspection
1. Check fuel pump operation
Connect the hand–held tester to the dlc3.
turn the ignition switch on and hand–held tester main
switch on.
Notice:
do not start the engine.
select the active test mode on the hand–held tester.
please refer to the hand–held te ...
Overhaul
Hint:
installation is in the reverse order of the removal. But the
installation is indicated only when it has a
point.
In the rh side, work in the same procedure as in the lh side.
1. Remove front armrest assy lh
Using a screwdriver, remove the front armrest.
Hint:
tape the ...
Seat belt pretensioners (front seats)
The pretensioners help the seat belts to quickly restrain the occupants by retracting
the seat belts when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of severe frontal
or side collision.
The pretensioners do not activate in the event of a minor frontal impact, a minor
side impact, a rear impact ...


