169000422 - Z103 SIDE CRASH SENSOR FAILURE

When applying this procedure, always consider the following:

  • Measurements cannot be carried out on the airbag wiring.
  • Begin testing the system with the vehicle appliances still connected.
  • The fault must be "Present" or "Present Intermittently" and not "Intermittent". In the event of an Intermittent fault, the Procedure is not applicable. Check the line where the fault was reported carefully.
  • Not all the simulation sensors are available (e.g. side impact sensors).
The airbag fault warning light is controlled by a dedicated connection to the airbag control unit Instrument Panel Node.
The airbag wiring is a safety component. If faults occur in the wires or connectors, all the wiring must be replaced.
1CHECK THE LEFT SIDEBAGAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Turn the key to OFF.Because it is not possible to simulate the operatio of the side impact sensor, the sensor must be disconnected and a new one connected in its place    Op. 5580C40 SIDEBAG SENSOR (ONE), LH OR RH - R RTurn the key ON and activate communication.Check whether the fault in the left side impact sensor has become Intermittent.Move on to Step 2The fault is still presentTurn the key to OFF.Restore the original sensor and replace the rear wiringClear the errors using the diagnostic tester and proceed to step 3
2CLEARING ERRORSAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Turn the key to OFF.Clear the errors using the diagnostic testerMove on to Step 3
3CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the tester does not indicate other faultsEnd of diagnosisThe diagnostic tester reports other faultsProceed as instructed in the    See table K80 AIRBAG FAILURE WARNING LIGHT ON