This DTC indicates the SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) ECU cannot establish valid communication with the right rear side airbag module and detects an open circuit in the airbag circuit (resistance exceeds the normal 2-3Ω range, typically reading as infinite or >10Ω) — Seal U
This DTC indicates the SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) ECU cannot establish valid communication with the right rear side airbag module and detects an open circuit in the airbag circuit (resistance exceeds the normal 2-3Ω range, typically reading as infinite or >10Ω).
This failure disables protection for the right rear occupant during a side impact and may trigger an SRS downgrade mode, affecting the coordinated deployment strategy of other airbags.
On certain vehicle configurations, incorrect vehicle coding (flashing high-spec software to a low-spec vehicle) can cause a false DTC.
- 1Loose or disconnected right rear seat side airbag connector, or oxidized terminals (common after frequent fore/aft seat adjustment or failure to reconnect after cleaning)
- 2Internal open circuit or abnormal resistance in the airbag module (module aging, moisture, or electrostatic damage)
- 3Wiring harness open circuit or chafing causing a short to ground or power (due to long-term harness bending and wear inside the seat slide rail, B-pillar, or door sill trim panel).
- 4Vehicle hardware configuration does not match software (low-spec model lacks this airbag, but SRS ECU uses high-spec configuration).
- 5Internal SRS ECU fault or software version defect (intermittent loss of communication or false warning)
- 1Safe power-down: Turn the power switch to OFF, disconnect the battery negative terminal, and wait at least 90 seconds to fully discharge the SRS system capacitors and prevent accidental airbag deployment during repair.
- 2Visual inspection: Remove the right rear seat and side trim panel. Locate the airbag module connector (usually on the side of the seat backrest or below the B-pillar). Check for looseness, disconnection, water ingress, or terminal oxidation. Disconnect and reconnect the connector, confirming the locking tab fully engages.
- 3Circuit measurement: Disconnect the airbag module connector. Use a multimeter to measure the harness terminal voltage to ground (must be <1V to rule out a short to power) and circuit continuity (resistance between the ECU and connector must be <2Ω). Measure the insulation resistance to ground (must be >10MΩ).
- 4Replacement verification: Connect a known-good right rear side airbag module (or dedicated simulator). Restore power to ON, clear the fault code using the diagnostic tool, and wait 20 seconds to perform a self-test. If the fault code disappears, the original module has an internal fault.
- 5Wiring harness repair: If the wiring harness has an open circuit, short circuit, or wear, repair the damaged wire (solder and insulate with heat-shrink tubing) or replace the wiring harness assembly. Install protective sleeves at the seat slide rail and B-pillar to prevent recurring wear.
- 6System reset: Restore all connections, reconnect the battery, perform SRS system configuration coding (if replacing the ECU or module), clear fault codes, and perform a crash simulation test (using the diagnostic tool to execute the active test function). Confirm the warning light turns off and the system has no fault codes.
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