Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Inspection Procedure
- CHECK WIRE HARNESS (DLC3 - AIRBAG SENSOR ASSY CENTER)
- Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
- Disconnect the airbag sensor assy center connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value (s) in the table below.
Standard:
TESTER CONNECTION AND TERMINAL SPECIFIED CONDITIONTester connection Condition Specified condition D2-13 (TC) - A31-15 (TC) Always Below 1 Ω Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE WIRE HARNESS (TC of DLC3 - TC of AIRBAG SENSOR ASSY CENTER)
OK: Go To Next Step
- CHECK WIRE HARNESS (CG of DLC3 - BODY GROUND)
- Measure the resistance according to the value (s) in the table below.
Standard:
TESTER CONNECTION AND TERMINAL SPECIFIED CONDITIONTester connection Condition Specified condition D2-4 (CG) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE WIRE HARNESS (CG of DLC3 - BODY GROUND)
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
OK: Go To Next Step
- CHECK WIRE HARNESS (TC of AIRBAG SENSOR ASSY CENTER - BODY GROUND)
- Measure the resistance according to the value (s) in the table below.
Standard:
TESTER CONNECTION AND TERMINAL SPECIFIED CONDITIONTester connection Condition Specified condition A31-15 (TC) - Body ground Always 1 MΩ or Higher NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE WIRE HARNESS OR EACH ECU
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OK: REPLACE AIR BAG SENSOR ASSY CENTER (SEE REPLACEMENT )
NO RELATED
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.