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Fig. 25: Checking PAB Resistance 

3. Is the measured resistance within specification? 

YES  



Replace the Passenger Airbag (PAB) module. Refer to AIR BAG MODULE 
(PASSENGER SIDE) .  

NO  



Check open circuit.  

3. CHECK OPEN CIRCUIT 

1. Measure resistance between the terminal 1 of PAB harness connector and the terminal 4 of SRSCM 

harness connector (A).  

2. Measure resistance between the terminal 2 of PAB harness connector and the terminal 3 of SRSCM 

harness connector (A). 

Specification (resistance): below 1 ohms 

Fig. 26: Checking Open Circuit 

3. Is the measured resistance within specification? 

YES  

 

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

Check short circuit.  

NO  



Repair or replace the wiring harness between the PAB and the SRSCM.  

4. CHECK SHORT CIRCUIT 

1. Measure resistance between the terminal 1 and 2 of PAB harness connector. 

Specification (resistance): infinite 

Fig. 27: Checking Short Circuit 

2. Is the measured resistance within specification? 

YES  



Go to next step.  

NO  



Repair or replace the wiring harness between the PAB and the SRSCM.  

5. CLEAR THE DTC AND CHECK THE VEHICLE AGAIN 

Refer to CLEAR THE DTC AND CHECK THE VEHICLE AGAIN. 

DTC B1354 (1ST STAGE) PASSENGER AIRBAG CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND; DTC B1487 (2ND 
STAGE) PASSENGER AIRBAG CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND 

DTC DESCRIPTION 

The Passenger Airbag circuit consists of the SRSCM and the Passenger Airbag (PAB) which has two squib 
circuits. The SRSCM sets above DTC (s) if it detects short to ground on the PAB circuit. 

DTC DETECTING CONDITION 

DTC DETECTING CONDITION 

 

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SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 

Fig. 28: Passenger Airbag - Schematic Diagram 

TERMINAL & CONNECTOR INSPECTION 

Refer to TERMINAL & CONNECTOR INSPECTION. 

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 

1. PREPARATION 

Refer to PREPARATION OF INSPECTION. 

2. CHECK SHORT TO GROUND 

1. Measure resistance between the terminal 1 of PAB harness connector and chassis ground. (PAB 

stage 1)  

2. Measure resistance between the terminal 3 of PAB harness connector and chassis ground. (PAB 

stage 2) 

Specification (resistance): infinite

DTC

Condition

Probable cause

B1354 
B1487



Short to ground between PAB module and SRSCM 



Passenger Airbag (PAB) Malfunction  



SRSCM Malfunction  



Short to ground on wiring harness 



Passenger Airbag (PAB) squib  



SRSCM  

 

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Fig. 29: Checking Short To Ground 

3. Is the measured resistance within specification? 

YES  



Check the PAB Module.  

NO  



Repair or replace the wiring harness between the PAB and the SRSCM.  

3. CHECK THE PAB MODULE 

1. Replace the Passenger Airbag (PAB) with a new one. 



Refer to AIR BAG MODULE (PASSENGER SIDE) .  

2. Install the DAB module and connect the DAB connector.  

3. Connect the connectors of the PAB, SAB, CAB, BPT, FIS and SIS.  

4. Connect the SRSCM connector.  

5. Connect the battery negative cable to the battery.  

6. Connect a Hi-Scan (Pro) to the data link connector.  

7. Turn the ignition switch to ON and check the vehicle again. 

Does Hi-Scan (Pro) indicate any DTC related to PAB? 

YES  



Go to next step.  

NO  



Replace PAB module.  

4. CLEAR THE DTC AND CHECK THE VEHICLE AGAIN 

Refer to CLEAR THE DTC AND CHECK THE VEHICLE AGAIN.

 

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