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Fault Code 27



Fault Code 27

Ignition circuit, passenger

Diagnostic conditions
- Ignition on

Possible cause of fault
- Short circuit to B+/ground or open circuit in the wiring between the passenger airbag unit and the airbag triggering unit
- Passenger's airbag unit is faulty
- Triggering unit for airbag is faulty

Affected terminals
Terminals 13 and 14

Diagnosis/troubleshooting


Diagnosis/troubleshooting:






Test tool 9516 and adapter cable9566 instead of the passenger's airbag unit







- Up to model year 2002:

Test tool 9516 instead of the passenger's airbag unit







- Model year 2003