Honda Accord ESM 2003 · Service Manual Service Manual 2003

DTC Troubleshooting: 87-32

DTC Troubleshooting: 87-32

DTC 87-32:  Side Airbag Cutoff Indicator Stays On/OFF


1.Erase the DTC memory.

2.Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and check that the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off.

Does the SRS indicator stay on?


YES - Go to 3.


NO - Intermittent failure, system is OK at this time. Go to Troubleshooting Intermittent Faliure.


3.Turn the ignition switch OFF. Make sure nothing is on the front passenger's seat.

4.Disconnect the OPDS unit harness 8P connector (A) from the OPDS unit.

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5.Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

6.Check for voltage between the No. 3 terminal of the OPDS unit harness 8P connector and body ground. There should be battery voltage.

SDA3A00K791000R8732FAAD02OPDS UNIT HARNESS 8P CONNECTORWire side of female terminalsORN/BLU


Is there battery voltage?


YES - Faulty  OPDS unit; replace the OPDS unit.


NO - Go to 7.


7.Turn the ignition switch OFF.

8.Disconnect the gauge assembly connector (30P) (A) from the gauge assembly.

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9.Check resistance between the No. 3 terminal of the OPDS unit harness 8P connector and body ground. There should be an open circuit, or at least 1 MW.

SDA3A00K791000R8732FAAD04OPDS UNIT HARNESS 8P CONNECTORWire side of female terminalsORN/BLU

Is the resistance as specified?


YES - Go to 10.


NO - Short to ground in the OPDS unit harness, floor wire harness, or dashboard wire harness; replace the faulty harness.


10.Check the resistance between the No. 3 terminal of the OPDS unit harness 8P connector and the No. 29 terminal of gauge assembly connector (30P). There should be 0-1.0 W.

SEA3E00K791000R8732FAAD03GAUGE ASSEMBLY CONNECTOR (30P)Wire side of female terminalsORN/BLUOPDS UNIT HARNESS
8P CONNECTOR

Is the resistence as specified?


YES - Intermittent failure, system is OK at this time. Go to Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures.


NO - Open in the ORN/BLU wire in the OPDS unit harness, floor wire harness, or dashboard wire harness; replace the faulty harness.n