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Model Year Start: 2019 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [02/2019 - 08/2020]
Title: SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: AIRBAG SYSTEM (w/ Occupant Classification System): B1860-B1863; Short in Knee Airbag (D Side) Squib Circuit; 2019 - 2020 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [02/2019 - 08/2020]

DTC

B1860

Short in Knee Airbag (D Side) Squib Circuit

DTC

B1861

Open in Knee Airbag (D Side) Squib Circuit

DTC

B1862

Short in Knee Airbag (D Side) Squib Circuit (to Ground)

DTC

B1863

Short in Knee Airbag (D Side) Squib Circuit (to +B)

DESCRIPTION

The driver side knee squib circuit consists of the airbag ECU assembly and lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly.

This circuit instructs the SRS to deploy when deployment conditions are met.

These DTCs are stored when a malfunction is detected in the driver side knee squib circuit.

DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

Warning Indicate

Test Mode / Check Mode

B1860

Short in Knee Airbag (D Side) Squib Circuit

One of the following conditions is met:

  • The airbag ECU assembly detects a line short circuit signal 5 times in the driver side knee squib circuit during the primary check.
  • A lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly malfunction.
  • An airbag ECU assembly malfunction.
  • Instrument panel wire
  • Lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly
  • Airbag ECU assembly

Comes on

Applicable

B1861

Open in Knee Airbag (D Side) Squib Circuit

One of the following conditions is met:

  • The airbag ECU assembly detects an open circuit signal in the driver side knee squib circuit for 2 seconds.
  • A lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly malfunction.
  • An airbag ECU assembly malfunction.
  • Instrument panel wire
  • Lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly
  • Airbag ECU assembly

Comes on

Applicable

B1862

Short in Knee Airbag (D Side) Squib Circuit (to Ground)

One of the following conditions is met:

  • The airbag ECU assembly detects a short circuit to ground signal in the driver side knee squib circuit for 0.5 seconds.
  • A lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly malfunction.
  • An airbag ECU assembly malfunction.
  • Instrument panel wire
  • Lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly
  • Airbag ECU assembly

Comes on

Applicable

B1863

Short in Knee Airbag (D Side) Squib Circuit (to +B)

One of the following conditions is met:

  • The airbag ECU assembly detects a short circuit to B+ signal in the driver side knee squib circuit for 0.5 seconds.
  • A lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly malfunction.
  • An airbag ECU assembly malfunction.
  • Instrument panel wire
  • Lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly
  • Airbag ECU assembly

Comes on

Applicable

WIRING DIAGRAM

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

  • After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

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  • When disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal while performing repairs, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

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  • After replacing the airbag ECU assembly, refer to initialization.

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HINT:

To perform the simulation method, enter check mode (signal check) with the Techstream (Click here 2019 - 2020 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 08/2020]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: AIRBAG SYSTEM (w/ Occupant Classification System): CHECK MODE PROCEDURE ), and then wiggle each connector of the airbag system or drive the vehicle on various types of road (Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; INTRODUCTION: HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT ECU CONTROLLED SYSTEMS: HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING ).

PROCEDURE

1.

CHECK CONNECTORS

(a) Turn the ignition switch off.

*1

Lower No. 1 Instrument Panel Airbag Assembly

*2

Airbag ECU Assembly

*3

Instrument Panel Wire

(b) Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal, and wait for at least 90 seconds.

(c) Check that the connectors are properly connected to the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly 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 lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly 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 instrument panel wire connector (on the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly side) is not loose, deformed or damaged.

OK:

The 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 instrument panel wire connector are not deformed or damaged.

OK:

The short springs are not deformed or damaged.

NG

REPLACE INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE

OK

2.

CHECK LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

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

*1

Lower No. 1 Instrument Panel Airbag Assembly

*2

Airbag ECU Assembly

*3

SST

*a

Front view of wire harness connector

(to Lower No. 1 Instrument Panel Airbag Assembly)

(b) Connect the white wire side of SST (resistance: 2.1 Ω) to connector C.

CAUTION:

Never connect the tester to the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly 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 SST.
  • Insert SST straight into the terminals of the connector.

SST: 09843-18061

(c) Connect the cable to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal, and wait for at least 2 seconds.

(d) Turn the ignition switch to ON, and wait for at least 60 seconds.

(e) Clear the DTCs stored in memory.

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(f) Turn the ignition switch off.

(g) Turn the ignition switch to ON, and wait for at least 60 seconds.

(h) Check for DTCs.

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Body Electrical > SRS Airbag > Trouble Codes

HINT:

Codes other than DTC B1860, B1861, B1862 and B1863 may be output at this time, but they are not related to this check.

(i) Turn the ignition switch off.

(j) Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal, and wait for at least 90 seconds.

(k) Disconnect SST from connector C.

DTCs B1860, B1861, B1862 and B1863 are not output

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DTC B1860, B1861, B1862 or B1863 is output

3.

CHECK INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE

(a) Disconnect the instrument panel wire from the airbag ECU assembly.

*1

Lower No. 1 Instrument Panel Airbag Assembly

*2

Airbag ECU Assembly

*3

Instrument Panel Wire

*a

Front view of wire harness connector

(to Lower No. 1 Instrument Panel Airbag Assembly)

Release the activation prevention mechanism

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

(1) Connect the cable to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal, and wait for at least 2 seconds.

(2) Turn the ignition switch to ON.

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

Standard Voltage:

Tester Connection

Switch Condition

Specified Condition

G107-1 (DK+) - Body ground

Ignition switch ON

Below 1 V

G107-2 (DK-) - Body ground

Ignition switch ON

Below 1 V

(4) Turn the ignition switch off.

(5) Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal, and wait for at least 90 seconds.

(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

G107-1 (DK+) - G107-2 (DK-)

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

G107-1 (DK+) - Body ground

Always

1 MΩ or higher

G107-2 (DK-) - 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

G107-1 (DK+) - G107-2 (DK-)

Always

1 MΩ or higher

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

NG

REPLACE INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE

OK

4.

CHECK DTC

(a) Connect the connectors to the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly and airbag ECU assembly.

*1

Lower No. 1 Instrument Panel Airbag Assembly

*2

Airbag ECU Assembly

(b) Connect the cable to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal, and wait for at least 2 seconds.

(c) Turn the ignition switch to ON, and wait for at least 60 seconds.

(d) Clear the DTCs stored in memory.

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(e) Turn the ignition switch off.

(f) Turn the ignition switch to ON, and wait for at least 60 seconds.

(g) Check for DTCs.

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Body Electrical > SRS Airbag > Trouble Codes

HINT:

Codes other than DTC B1860, B1861, B1862 and B1863 may be output at this time, but they are not related to this check.

DTCs B1860, B1861, B1862 and B1863 are not output

USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK

DTC B1860, B1861, B1862 or B1863 is output

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