DTC B1181/18 Open in Driver Side Squib 2nd Step Circuit
DESCRIPTION
The driver side squib 2nd step circuit consists of the center airbag sensor assembly, the spiral cable and the steering pad.
The circuit instructs the SRS to deploy when deployment conditions are met.
DTC B1181/18 is recorded when an open circuit is detected in the driver side squib 2nd step circuit.

WIRING DIAGRAM
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT:
1 CHECK STEERING PAD (DRIVER SIDE SQUIB 2ND STEP)

CAUTION: Never connect a tester to the steering pad (driver side squib 2nd step) for measurement, as this may lead to a serious injury due to airbag deployment.
NOTICE: Do not forcibly insert the SST into the terminals of the connector when connecting.
Insert the SST straight into the terminals of the connector.
SST 09843-18060
OK: DTC B1181/18 is not output.
HINT: Codes other than DTC B1181/18 may be output at this time, but they are not related to this check.
REPLACE STEERING PAD
2 CHECK DRIVER SIDE SQUIB 2ND STEP CIRCUIT

Standard resistance

3 CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY

OK: DTC B1181/18 is not output.
HINT: Codes other than DTC B1181/18 may be output at this time, but they are not related to this check.
USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK
4 CHECK INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE

Standard resistance

5 CHECK SPIRAL CABLE

Standard resistance

USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK
Short in Driver Side Squib 2nd Step Circuit
Short to GND in Driver Side Squib 2nd Step CircuitTerminals of ECU
1. JUNCTION CONNECTOR
Junction connector
with VSC
HINT:
*1: with Dynamic laser cruise control
without VSC
CAN junction connector (with VSC)
with VSC
The connection diagram of the components which
are connected to the CAN junction connector.
2. DLC3
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Removal
HINT:
On the RH side, use the same procedures as on the LH side.
1. REMOVE SLIDE DOOR
Remove the rear door scuff plate (See page IR-7).
Remove the back door scuff plate (See page ED-
214).
Remove the quarter trim panel (See page IR-9).
Remove the upper rail cushion from the rail.
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Removal
1. PRECAUTION
CAUTION: Be sure to read "PRECAUTION" thoroughly before
servicing.
2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY
TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to
prevent the airbag working.
3. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
4. REMOVE STEE ...