DTC Troubleshooting: B2840-13, B2841-13

DTC B2840-13: SRS Unit Connector A Not Properly Installed
DTC B2841-13: SRS Unit Connector B Not Properly Installed

NOTE:

	Before doing this troubleshooting procedure, find out if the vehicle was in a collision. If so, verify that all the required components were replaced with new components of the correct part number and were properly installed.
	Before doing this troubleshooting procedure, review SRS Precautions and Procedures, General Troubleshooting Information, and 12 Volt Battery Terminal Disconnection and Reconnection.

DTC Description	DTC
B2840-13 SRS unit connector A not properly installed
B2841-13 SRS unit connector B not properly installed

Problem verification:

Problem verification

?1.	Clear the DTCs with the HDS.

?2.	Turn the vehicle to the ON mode, then wait for 10 seconds.

?3.

Check for DTCs with the HDS.

DTC Description	DTC
B2840-13 SRS unit connector A not properly installed
B2841-13 SRS unit connector B not properly installed

Are DTC B2840-13 and B2841-13 indicated?


	YES

The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.


	NO

Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Go to Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures. If another DTC is indicated, troubleshoot the DTC.?

Connector connection check:

Connector connection check

?1.	Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

?2.

Check the following connector connections.

SRS unit connector A (39P)

SRS unit connector B (39P)

Are the connectors OK?


	YES

Go to step 4.


	NO

Go to step 3.

System check:

System check

?1.	Reset the loose connectors whichever was the cause of the problem in step 2.

?2.	Clear the DTCs with the HDS.

?3.	Turn the vehicle to the ON mode, then wait for 10 seconds.

?4.

Check for DTCs with the HDS.

DTC Description	DTC
B2840-13 SRS unit connector A not properly installed
B2841-13 SRS unit connector B not properly installed

Are DTC B2840-13 and B2841-13 indicated?


	YES

Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode, then go to step 4.


	NO

The system is OK at this time.?

SRS unit check:

SRS unit check

?1.	Disconnect the negative cable from the 12 volt battery, then wait at least 3 minutes.

?2.

Disconnect the following connectors:

SRS unit connector A (39P)

SRS unit connector B (39P)

?3.	Check for bent or damaged terminals on the SRS unit.

Are any terminals bent or damaged?


	YES

Check for any authorized service information related to the DTCs or symptoms you are troubleshooting or replace the SRS unit.?


	NO

Replace the dashboard wire harness or the floor wire harness, then clear the DTC.?