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Model Year Start: 2021 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [08/2020 -           ]
Title: SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: AIRBAG SYSTEM: B1815-B1818; Short in P Squib (Dual Stage - 2nd Step) Circuit; 2021 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 -        ]

DTC

B1815

Short in P Squib (Dual Stage - 2nd Step) Circuit

DTC

B1816

Open in P Squib (Dual Stage - 2nd Step) Circuit

DTC

B1817

Short in P Squib (Dual Stage - 2nd Step) Circuit (to Ground)

DTC

B1818

Short in P Squib (Dual Stage - 2nd Step) Circuit (to +B)

DESCRIPTION

The front passenger side squib 2nd step circuit consists of the airbag ECU assembly and instrument panel passenger without door airbag assembly.

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

These DTCs are stored when a malfunction is detected in the front passenger side squib 2nd step circuit.

DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

Warning Indicate

Test Mode / Check Mode

B1815

Short in P Squib (Dual Stage - 2nd Step) Circuit

One of the following conditions is met:

  • The airbag ECU assembly detects a line short circuit signal 5 times in the front passenger side squib 2nd step circuit during the primary check.
  • A instrument panel passenger without door airbag assembly (front passenger side squib 2nd step) malfunction.
  • An airbag ECU assembly malfunction.
  • Instrument panel wire
  • No. 2 instrument panel wire
  • Instrument panel passenger without door airbag assembly (front passenger side squib 2nd step)
  • Airbag ECU assembly

Comes on

Applicable

B1816

Open in P Squib (Dual Stage - 2nd Step) Circuit

One of the following conditions is met:

  • The airbag ECU assembly detects an open circuit signal in the front passenger side squib 2nd step circuit for 2 seconds.
  • A Instrument panel passenger without door airbag assembly (front passenger side squib 2nd step) malfunction.
  • An airbag ECU assembly malfunction.
  • Instrument panel wire
  • No. 2 instrument panel wire
  • Instrument panel passenger without door airbag assembly (front passenger side squib 2nd step)
  • Airbag ECU assembly

Comes on

Applicable

B1817

Short in P Squib (Dual Stage - 2nd Step) Circuit (to Ground)

One of the following conditions is met:

  • The airbag ECU assembly detects a short circuit to ground signal in the front passenger side squib 2nd step circuit for 0.5 seconds.
  • A Instrument panel passenger without door airbag assembly (front passenger side squib 2nd step) malfunction.
  • An airbag ECU assembly malfunction.
  • Instrument panel wire
  • No. 2 instrument panel wire
  • Instrument panel passenger without door airbag assembly (front passenger side squib 2nd step)
  • Airbag ECU assembly

Comes on

Applicable

B1818

Short in P Squib (Dual Stage - 2nd Step) Circuit (to +B)

One of the following conditions is met:

  • The airbag ECU assembly detects a short circuit to B+ signal in the front passenger side squib 2nd step circuit for 0.5 seconds.
  • A Instrument panel passenger without door airbag assembly (front passenger side squib 2nd step) malfunction.
  • An airbag ECU assembly malfunction.
  • Instrument panel wire
  • No. 2 instrument panel wire
  • Instrument panel passenger without door airbag assembly (front passenger side squib 2nd step)
  • 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 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; INTRODUCTION: HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT ECU CONTROLLED SYSTEMS: HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING ), and then wiggle each connector of the airbag system or drive the vehicle on various types of road (Click here 2021 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 -        ]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: AIRBAG SYSTEM: CHECK MODE PROCEDURE ).

PROCEDURE

1.

CHECK CONNECTORS

(a) Turn the ignition switch off.

*1

Instrument Panel Passenger without Door Airbag Assembly (Front Passenger Side Squib 2nd Step)

*2

Airbag ECU Assembly

*3

No. 2 Instrument Panel Wire

*4

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 instrument panel passenger without door airbag assembly (front passenger side squib 2nd step) and airbag ECU assembly. Also check that the connectors that link the instrument panel wire and No. 2 instrument panel wire are properly connected.

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 instrument panel passenger without door airbag assembly (front passenger side squib 2nd step) and airbag ECU assembly. Also disconnect the instrument panel wire from the No. 2 instrument panel wire.

(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 No. 2 instrument panel wire connector (on the instrument panel passenger without door airbag assembly (front passenger side squib 2nd step) 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 mechanisms of the instrument panel wire connector and No. 2 instrument panel wire connector are not deformed or damaged.

OK:

The short springs are not deformed or damaged.

NG

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OK

2.

CHECK INSTRUMENT PANEL PASSENGER WITHOUT DOOR AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SQUIB 2ND STEP)

(a) Connect the instrument panel wire to the No. 2 instrument panel wire and airbag ECU assembly.

*1

Instrument Panel Passenger without Door Airbag Assembly (Front Passenger Side Squib 2nd Step)

*2

Airbag ECU Assembly

*3

SST

*a

Front view of wire harness connector

(to Instrument Panel Passenger without Door Airbag Assembly (Front Passenger Side Squib 2nd Step))

*b

Color: Black

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

CAUTION:

Never connect the tester to the instrument panel passenger without door 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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Body Electrical > SRS Airbag > Clear DTCs

(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 DTCs B1815, B1816, B1817 and B1818 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 E.

DTCs B1815, B1816, B1817 and B1818 are not output

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DTC B1815, B1816, B1817 or B1818 is output

3.

CHECK FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SQUIB CIRCUIT

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

*1

Instrument Panel Passenger without Door Airbag Assembly (Front Passenger Side Squib 2nd Step)

*2

Airbag ECU Assembly

*a

Front view of wire harness connector

(to Instrument Panel Passenger without Door Airbag Assembly (Front Passenger Side Squib 2nd Step))

*b

Color: Black

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

G117-1 (P2-) - Body ground

Ignition switch ON

Below 1 V

G117-2 (P2+) - 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

G117-1 (P2-) - G117-2 (P2+)

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

G117-1 (P2-) - Body ground

Always

1 MΩ or higher

G117-2 (P2+) - 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

G117-1 (P2-) - G117-2 (P2+)

Always

1 MΩ or higher

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

NG

GO TO STEP 5

OK

4.

CHECK DTC

(a) Connect the connectors to the instrument panel passenger without door airbag assembly and airbag ECU assembly.

*1

Instrument Panel Passenger without Door Airbag Assembly (Front Passenger Side Squib 2nd Step)

*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 B1815, B1816, B1817 and B1818 may be output at this time, but they are not related to this check.

DTCs B1815, B1816, B1817 and B1818 are not output

USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK

DTC B1815, B1816, B1817 or B1818 is output

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5.

CHECK INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE

(a) Disconnect the No. 2 instrument panel wire from the instrument panel wire.

*1

Instrument Panel Passenger without Door Airbag Assembly (Front Passenger Side Squib 2nd Step)

*2

Airbag ECU Assembly

*3

No. 2 Instrument Panel Wire

*4

Instrument Panel Wire

*a

Front view of wire harness connector

(to No. 2 Instrument Panel Wire)

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

GG1-3 (P2+) - Body ground

Ignition switch ON

Below 1 V

GG1-4 (P2-) - 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

GG1-3 (P2+) - GG1-4 (P2-)

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

GG1-3 (P2+) - Body ground

Always

1 MΩ or higher

GG1-4 (P2-) - 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

GG1-3 (P2+) - GG1-4 (P2-)

Always

1 MΩ or higher

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

OK

REPLACE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE

NG

REPLACE INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE