Last Modified: 08-21-2023 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001BKCL
Model Year Start: 2019 Model: Avalon Prod Date Range: [04/2018 -           ]
Title: SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: AIRBAG SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): B1835-B1838; Short in Curtain Shield Airbag (LH) Squib Circuit; 2019 - 2022 MY Avalon [04/2018 -        ]

DTC

B1835

Short in Curtain Shield Airbag (LH) Squib Circuit

DTC

B1836

Open in Curtain Shield Airbag (LH) Squib Circuit

DTC

B1837

Short in Curtain Shield Airbag (LH) Squib Circuit (to Ground)

DTC

B1838

Short in Curtain Shield Airbag (LH) Squib Circuit (to +B)

DESCRIPTION

The curtain shield squib LH circuit consists of the airbag ECU assembly and curtain shield airbag assembly LH.

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

These DTCs are stored when a malfunction is detected in the curtain shield squib LH circuit.

DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

Warning Indicate

Test Mode / Check Mode

B1835

Short in Curtain Shield Airbag (LH) Squib Circuit
  • The airbag ECU assembly detects a line short in the curtain shield squib LH circuit during the primary check.
  • Curtain shield squib LH malfunction
  • Airbag ECU assembly malfunction
  • Floor wire
  • Curtain shield squib LH (Curtain shield airbag assembly LH)
  • Airbag ECU assembly

Comes on

Applies to check mode

B1836

Open in Curtain Shield Airbag (LH) Squib Circuit
  • The airbag ECU assembly detects an open in the curtain shield squib LH circuit.
  • Curtain shield squib LH malfunction
  • Airbag ECU assembly malfunction
  • Floor wire
  • Curtain shield squib LH (Curtain shield airbag assembly LH)
  • Airbag ECU assembly

Comes on

Applies to check mode

B1837

Short in Curtain Shield Airbag (LH) Squib Circuit (to Ground)
  • The airbag ECU assembly detects a short to ground in the curtain shield squib LH circuit.
  • Curtain shield squib LH malfunction
  • Airbag ECU assembly malfunction
  • Floor wire
  • Curtain shield squib LH (Curtain shield airbag assembly LH)
  • Airbag ECU assembly

Comes on

Applies to check mode

B1838

Short in Curtain Shield Airbag (LH) Squib Circuit (to +B)
  • The airbag ECU assembly detects a short to B+ in the curtain shield squib LH circuit.
  • Curtain shield squib LH malfunction
  • Airbag ECU assembly malfunction
  • Floor wire
  • Curtain shield squib LH (Curtain shield airbag assembly LH)
  • Airbag ECU 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

Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly LH

*2

Airbag ECU 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 curtain shield airbag assembly LH and airbag ECU 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 curtain shield airbag assembly LH and airbag ECU 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 floor wire connector (on the curtain shield airbag assembly LH side) is not loose, deformed or damaged.

OK:

The airbag connector locking button is not disengaged, and the claw of the lock is not deformed or damaged.

(g) 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 CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY LH

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

*1

Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly LH

*2

Airbag ECU Assembly

*a

Front view of wire harness connector

(to Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly LH)

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

CAUTION:

Never connect a tester to the curtain shield airbag assembly LH 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 B1835, B1836, B1837 or B1838 is not output.

HINT:

Codes other than DTCs B1835, B1836, B1837 and B1838 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

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NG

3.

CHECK FLOOR WIRE

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

*1

Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly LH

*2

Airbag ECU Assembly

*3

Floor Wire

*a

Front view of wire harness connector

(to Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly LH)

(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

K51-1 (ICL+) - Body ground

Engine switch on (IG)

Below 1 V

K51-2 (ICL-) - 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

K51-1 (ICL+) - K51-2 (ICL-)

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

K51-1 (ICL+) - Body ground

Always

1 MΩ or higher

K51-2 (ICL-) - 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

K51-1 (ICL+) - K51-2 (ICL-)

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 curtain shield airbag assembly LH and airbag ECU assembly.

*1

Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly LH

*2

Airbag ECU 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 B1835, B1836, B1837 or B1838 is not output.

HINT:

Codes other than DTCs B1835, B1836, B1837 and B1838 may be output at this time, but they are not related to this check.

OK

USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK

NG

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