Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2025 Repair Manual: Short in Side Squib (RH) Circuit (B1820-B1823)

Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2025 Repair Manual / Vehicle Interior / Supplemental Restraint Systems / Airbag System / Short in Side Squib (RH) Circuit (B1820-B1823)

DESCRIPTION

The front side squib RH circuit consists of the airbag sensor assembly and front seat airbag assembly RH.

The airbag sensor assembly uses this circuit to deploy the airbag when deployment conditions are met.

These DTCs are stored when a malfunction is detected in the front side squib RH circuit.

DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

Warning Indicate

Test Mode / Check Mode

B1820

Short in Side Squib (RH) Circuit
  • The airbag sensor assembly detects a line short in the front side squib RH circuit during the primary check.
  • Front side squib RH malfunction
  • Airbag sensor assembly malfunction
  • Floor wire
  • Front side squib RH (Front seat airbag assembly RH)
  • Airbag sensor assembly

Comes on

Applies to check mode

B1821

Open in Side Squib (RH) Circuit
  • The airbag sensor assembly detects an open in the front side squib RH circuit.
  • Front side squib RH malfunction
  • Airbag sensor assembly malfunction
  • Floor wire
  • Front side squib RH (Front seat airbag assembly RH)
  • Airbag sensor assembly

Comes on

Applies to check mode

B1822

Short in Side Squib (RH) Circuit (to Ground)
  • The airbag sensor assembly detects a short to ground in the front side squib RH circuit.
  • Front side squib RH malfunction
  • Airbag sensor assembly malfunction
  • Floor wire
  • Front side squib RH (Front seat airbag assembly RH)
  • Airbag sensor assembly

Comes on

Applies to check mode

B1823

Short in Side Squib (RH) Circuit (to +B)
  • The airbag sensor assembly detects a short to B+ in the front side squib RH circuit.
  • Front side squib RH malfunction
  • Airbag sensor assembly malfunction
  • Floor wire
  • Front side squib RH (Front seat airbag assembly RH)
  • Airbag sensor assembly

Comes on

Applies to check mode

WIRING DIAGRAM

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

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HINT:

  • Perform the simulation method by selecting check mode (Signal Check) using the Techstream.

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  • After selecting check mode (Signal Check), perform the simulation method by wiggling each connector of the airbag system or driving the vehicle on a city road or rough road.

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PROCEDURE

1.

CHECK CONNECTORS

(a) Turn the engine switch off.

*1

Front Seat Airbag Assembly RH

*2

Airbag Sensor Assembly

*3

Floor Wire

(b) Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

CAUTION:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

(c) Check that the connectors are properly connected to the front seat airbag assembly RH and airbag sensor assembly.

OK:

The connectors are properly connected.

HINT:

If the connectors are not properly connected, reconnect the connectors and proceed to the next inspection.

(d) Disconnect the connectors from the front seat airbag assembly RH and airbag sensor assembly.

(e) Check that the terminals of the connectors are not deformed or damaged.

OK:

The terminals are not deformed or damaged.

(f) Check that the short springs of the activation prevention mechanism of the floor wire connector are not deformed or damaged.

OK:

The short springs are not deformed or damaged.

NG

REPLACE FLOOR WIRE
OK

2.

CHECK FRONT SEAT AIRBAG ASSEMBLY RH

(a) Connect the connector to the airbag sensor assembly.

*1

Front Seat Airbag Assembly RH

*2

Airbag Sensor Assembly

*a

Front view of wire harness connector

(to Front Seat Airbag Assembly RH)

(b) Connect SST (resistance 2.1 Ω) to connector C.

CAUTION:

Never connect a tester to the front seat airbag assembly RH for measurement, as this may lead to a serious injury due to airbag deployment.

NOTICE:

  • Do not forcibly insert SST into the terminals of the connector when connecting it.
  • Insert SST straight into the terminals of the connector.

SST: 09843-18061

(c) Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.

(d) Turn the engine switch on (IG), and wait for at least 60 seconds.

(e) Clear the DTCs stored in memory.

Body Electrical > SRS Airbag > Clear DTCs

(f) Turn the engine switch off.

(g) Turn the engine switch on (IG), and wait for at least 60 seconds.

(h) Check for DTCs.

Body Electrical > SRS Airbag > Trouble Codes

OK:

DTC B1820, B1821, B1822 or B1823 is not output.

HINT:

Codes other than DTCs B1820, B1821, B1822 and B1823 may be output at this time, but they are not related to this check.

(i) Turn the engine switch off.

(j) Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

CAUTION:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

(k) Disconnect SST from connector C.

OK

REPLACE FRONT SEAT AIRBAG ASSEMBLY RH

NG

3.

CHECK FLOOR WIRE

(a) Disconnect the floor wire from the airbag sensor assembly.

*1

Front Seat Airbag Assembly RH

*2

Airbag Sensor Assembly

*3

Floor Wire

*a

Front view of wire harness connector

(to Front Seat Airbag Assembly RH)

(b) Check for a short to B+ in the circuit.

(1) Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.

(2) Turn the engine switch on (IG).

(3) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Voltage:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

Rs1-1 (SFR+) - Body ground

Engine switch on (IG)

Below 1 V

Rs1-2 (SFR-) - Body ground

Engine switch on (IG)

Below 1 V

(4) Turn the engine switch off.

(5) Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

CAUTION:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

(c) Check for an open in the circuit.

(1) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

Rs1-1 (SFR+) - Rs1-2 (SFR-)

Always

Below 1 Ω

(d) Check for a short to ground in the circuit.

(1) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

Rs1-1 (SFR+) - Body ground

Always

1 MΩ or higher

Rs1-2 (SFR-) - Body ground

Always

1 MΩ or higher

(e) Check for a short in the circuit.

(1) Release the activation prevention mechanism built into connector B.

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(2) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

Rs1-1 (SFR+) - Rs1-2 (SFR-)

Always

1 MΩ or higher

(3) Restore the released activation prevention mechanism of connector B to the original condition.

NG

REPLACE FLOOR WIRE
OK

4.

CHECK DTC

(a) Connect the connectors to the front seat airbag assembly RH and airbag sensor assembly.

*1

Front Seat Airbag Assembly RH

*2

Airbag Sensor Assembly

(b) Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.

(c) Turn the engine switch on (IG), and wait for at least 60 seconds.

(d) Clear the DTCs stored in memory.

Body Electrical > SRS Airbag > Clear DTCs

(e) Turn the engine switch off.

(f) Turn the engine switch on (IG), and wait for at least 60 seconds.

(g) Check for DTCs.

Body Electrical > SRS Airbag > Trouble Codes

OK:

DTC B1820, B1821, B1822 or B1823 is not output.

HINT:

Codes other than DTCs B1820, B1821, B1822 and B1823 may be output at this time, but they are not related to this check.

OK

USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK

NG

REPLACE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY

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