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Check short circuit.  

NO  

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Repair or replace the wiring harness between the DAB and the clockspring or between the 
clockspring and the SRSCM.  

4. CHECK SHORT CIRCUIT 

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

Specification (resistance): infinity ohms 

Fig. 19: Checking Short Circuit 

2. Is the measured resistance within specification? 

YES  

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Go to next step.  

NO  

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Repair or replace the wiring harness between the DAB and the clockspring or between the 
clockspring and the SRSCM.  

5. CLEAR THE DTC AND CHECK THE VEHICLE AGAIN 

Refer to CLEAR THE DTC AND CHECK THE VEHICLE AGAIN. 

DTC B1348 (1ST STAGE) DRIVER AIRBAG CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND; DTC B1483 (2ND 
STAGE) DRIVER AIRBAG CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND 

DTC DESCRIPTION 

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

 

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DTC DETECTING CONDITION 

DTC DETECTING CONDITION 

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 

Fig. 20: Driver 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 DAB harness connector and chassis ground. 

Specification (resistance): infinite

DTC

Condition

Probable cause

B1348 
B1483

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Short to ground between DAB and clockspring 

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Short to ground between clockspring and 
SRSCM  

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Driver Airbag (DAB) Malfunction  

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Clockspring Malfunction  

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SRSCM Malfunction  

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Short to ground circuit on wiring 
harness  

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Driver Airbag (DAB) squib  

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Clockspring  

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SRSCM  

 

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Fig. 21: Checking Short To Ground 

2. Is the measured resistance within specification? 

YES  

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Check the DAB Module.  

NO  

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Repair or replace the wiring harness between the DAB and the clockspring or between the 
clockspring and the SRSCM.  

3. CHECK THE DAB MODULE 

1. Replace the Driver Airbag (DAB) with a new one. 

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Refer to "DRIVER AIRBAG (DAB) ".  

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 DAB? 

YES  

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Check the clockspring.  

NO  

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Replace the Driver Airbag (DAB).  

4. CHECK THE CLOCKSPRING 

 

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1. Check the clockspring. 

Is the clockspring normal? 

YES  

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Go to next step.  

NO  

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Replace the clockspring.  

5. CLEAR THE DTC AND CHECK THE VEHICLE AGAIN 

Refer to CLEAR THE DTC AND CHECK THE VEHICLE AGAIN. 

DTC B1349 (1ST STAGE) DRIVER AIRBAG CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY; DTC B1484 (2ND 
STAGE) DRIVER AIRBAG CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY 

DTC DESCRIPTION 

The Driver Airbag circuit consists of the SRSCM, Clockspring and the Driver Airbag (DAB) which has two 
squib circuits. The SRSCM sets above DTC (s) if it detects short to battery line on the DAB circuit. 

DTC DETECTING CONDITION 

DTC DETECTING CONDITION 

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 

DTC

Condition

Probable cause

B1349 
B1484

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Short to battery line between DAB and 
clockspring  

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Short to battery line between clockspring and 
SRSCM  

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Driver Airbag (DAB) Malfunction  

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Clockspring Malfunction  

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SRSCM Malfunction  

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Short to battery line on wiring 
harness  

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Driver Airbag (DAB) squib  

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Clockspring  

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SRSCM  

 

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