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DTC 53







Circuit Description

The squib circuit consists of the center airbag sensor assembly, (squib). It causes the airbag to deploy when the airbag deployment conditions are satisfied.
Diagnostic trouble code 53 is recorded when an short is detected in the P+ wire harness and P- wire harness of the squib circuit.

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Inspection Procedure

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From the results of the above inspection, the malfunctioning part can now be considered normal. To make sure of this, use the simulation method to check.

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From the results of the above inspection, the malfunctioning part can now be considered normal. To make sure of this, use the simulation method to check.