81-71

SRS DTC Troubleshooting: 81-71, 81-78, 85-71, 85-78

DTC 81-71, 81-78: ODS Unit Not Calibrated

DTC 85-71, 85-78: ODS Unit Not Initialized

NOTE: Before doing this troubleshooting procedure, review SRS Precautions and Procedures Technician Safety Information and General Troubleshooting Information. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

1. Clear the DTC memory. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), then wait for 10 seconds.

3. Read the DTC. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

Is DTC 81-71, 81-78, 85-71, or 85-78 indicated?
YES - Go to step 4.

NO - Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Go to Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview If another DTC is indicated, troubleshoot the DTC.


4. Calibrate the ODS unit Programming and Relearning or initialize the ODS unit. Programming and Relearning

5. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), then wait for 10 seconds.

6. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), then wait for 10 seconds.

7. Read the DTC. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

Is DTC 81-71, 81-78, 85-71, or 85-78 indicated?
YES - Replace the ODS unit, ODS Unit Replacement then clear the DTC.

NO - Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Go to Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview If another DTC is indicated, troubleshoot the DTC.