Air bag diagnostic & Reset (general info ~ I'm working on my 98)

[Whitfield]

Warning!    Danger!   This stuff can blow up in your face!  Or worse not work as designed in a crash! 


Use this information at your own risk.   I'd rather you get your SRS system repaired professionally.

Airbag repair is not an activity for the backyard mechanic

You cannot use a analog VOM because they send current thru the circuit for testing. This small amount of current will explode the airbag!!

Static electricity and airbags are an Explosive mix!!

[Whitfield]

http://www.auto-diagnostic-codes.com/plugins/SuzukiSRS/SUZUKI-SRS-77-Vitara.html

Navigation: Home -> Find Diagnostic Connector -> How to Read Codes

 
Suzuki Airbags - Auto Repair Codes


The information below may apply to Suzuki Vitara and many other Suzuki models

 
 

Auto Repair Manual - How to read codes (No Special Tools Needed)
 
 

The SRS light will remain illuminated after 'prove out' if faults or stored fault codes are present.


1 Link terminals using your own jumper wire, (Click here for details), as shown on the diagram.
2 Turn ignition ON.
3 The SRS light should start flashing.
4 Read codes as described in the Code Format Description below.
5 Press the continue button to enter the code numbers and get the code description.
 
 
 
Connector Diagram
 

 
Example Model: Vitara
* This Connector may also be used for other Suzuki models

 
 
Tips:
Connector is yellow in color and may have a rubber cap over the end.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Code Format Description


• Each code is made up of two series of flashes.
• The first series indicates the 'tens' digit.
• The second series indicates the 'ones' digit.
• A long pause separates each code.
• A shorter pause separates the 'tens' and 'ones'.
• Code Format Diagram shows code No. 32.
• If only code 12 is flashed out, then there are NO codes in memory.
 
 
 Code Format Diagram
 

 


 
The Get Codes link also has information on erasing codes
 

[Whitfield]

Erasing SRS Fault Codes

   
 
 




• Turn ignition ON.
• Wait 20 seconds.
• Link the diagnostic terminals 5 times in 10 seconds and disconnect.
• Retest and ensure codes have cleared.
 

[Whitfield]

I've got codes:

12  Normal

19  Short to power circuit  (Passenger SRS)

25  Short to power circuit  (Driver SRS)

71  SDM internal fault        (Bad Computer)