Toyota Avalon (XX50): Front Airbag Sensor (RH) (B1610). Front Airbag Sensor Lost Communication (RH) (B1612,B1613). Front Airbag Sensor (LH) (B1615)

Toyota Avalon (XX50) 2019-2022 Service & Repair Manual / Vehicle Interior / Supplemental Restraint Systems / Airbag System(for Gasoline Model) / Front Airbag Sensor (RH) (B1610). Front Airbag Sensor Lost Communication (RH) (B1612,B1613). Front Airbag Sensor (LH) (B1615)

Front Airbag Sensor (RH) (B1610)

DESCRIPTION

The front airbag sensor RH circuit consists of the airbag ECU assembly and front airbag sensor RH.

The front airbag sensor RH detects impacts to the vehicle and sends signals to the airbag ECU assembly to determine if the airbags and pretensioners should be deployed.

DTC B1610 is stored when a malfunction is detected in the front airbag sensor RH.

DTC No.	Detection Item	DTC Detection Condition	Trouble Area	Warning Indicate	Test Mode / Check Mode
B1610	Front Airbag Sensor (RH)	Front airbag sensor RH malfunction Airbag ECU assembly malfunction	Front airbag sensor RH Airbag ECU assembly	Comes on	Does not apply to test/check mode

WIRING DIAGRAM

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CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

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PROCEDURE

1.	CHECK FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR RH

(a) Turn the engine switch off.

*1	Front Airbag Sensor LH
*2	Airbag ECU Assembly

(b) Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

CAUTION:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

(d) Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.

(e) Turn the engine switch on (IG), and wait for at least 60 seconds.

(f) Clear the DTCs stored in memory.

Body Electrical > SRS Airbag > Clear DTCs

(g) Turn the engine switch off.

(h) Turn the engine switch on (IG), and wait for at least 60 seconds.

(i) Check for DTCs.

Body Electrical > SRS Airbag > Trouble Codes

HINT:

Codes other than DTCs B1610 and B1615 may be output at this time, but they are not related to this check.

Result	Proceed to
DTCs B1610 and B1615 are not output.	A
DTC B1610 is output.	B
DTC B1615 is output.	C

(j) Turn the engine switch off.

(k) Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

CAUTION:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

(l) Return the front airbag sensor RH and LH to their original positions and connect the connectors.

USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK

REPLACE AIRBAG ECU ASSEMBLY

REPLACE FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR RH

Front Airbag Sensor Lost Communication (RH) (B1612,B1613)

DESCRIPTION

The front airbag sensor RH circuit consists of the airbag ECU assembly and front airbag sensor RH.

The front airbag sensor RH detects impacts to the vehicle and sends signals to the airbag ECU assembly to determine if the airbags and pretensioners should be deployed.

These DTCs are stored when a malfunction is detected in the front airbag sensor RH circuit.

DTC No.	Detection Item	DTC Detection Condition	Trouble Area	Warning Indicate	Test Mode / Check Mode
B1612	Front Airbag Sensor Lost Communication (RH)	The airbag ECU assembly detects a line short, short to ground or B+, or an open in the front airbag sensor RH circuit. Front airbag sensor RH malfunction Airbag ECU assembly malfunction	Instrument panel wire Engine room main wire Front airbag sensor RH Airbag ECU assembly	Comes on	Does not apply to test/check mode
B1613	Front Airbag Sensor Initialization Error (RH)	The airbag ECU assembly detects a line short, short to ground or B+, or an open in the front airbag sensor RH circuit. Front airbag sensor RH malfunction Airbag ECU assembly malfunction	Instrument panel wire Engine room main wire Front airbag sensor RH Airbag ECU assembly	Comes on	Does not apply to test/check mode

WIRING DIAGRAM

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

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PROCEDURE

1.	CHECK CONNECTION OF CONNECTORS

(a) Turn the engine switch off.

(b) Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

CAUTION:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

(c) Check that the connectors are properly connected to the airbag ECU assembly and front airbag sensor RH. Also check that the connectors that link the engine room main wire and instrument panel wire are properly connected.

OK:

The connectors are properly connected.

CONNECT CONNECTORS PROPERLY

2.	CHECK CONNECTORS

(a) Disconnect the connectors from the airbag ECU assembly and front airbag sensor RH. Also disconnect the connectors that link the engine room main wire and instrument panel wire.

(b) Check that the terminals of the connectors are not deformed or damaged.

OK:

The terminals are not deformed or damaged.

REPLACE INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE OR ENGINE ROOM MAIN WIRE

3.	CHECK FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR RH CIRCUIT

(a) Connect the connectors that link the engine room main wire and instrument panel wire.

*1	Front Airbag Sensor RH
*2	Airbag ECU Assembly
*3	Engine Room Main Wire
*4	Instrument Panel Wire
*5	Service Wire
*a	Front view of wire harness connector (to Airbag ECU Assembly)
*b	Front view of wire harness connector (to Front Airbag Sensor RH)

(b) Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.

(d) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Voltage:

Tester Connection	Condition	Specified Condition
A37-2 (+SR) - Body ground	Engine switch on (IG)	Below 1 V
A37-1 (-SR) - Body ground	Engine switch on (IG)	Below 1 V

(e) Turn the engine switch off.

(f) Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

CAUTION:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

(g) Using a service wire, connect terminals 29 (+SR) and 28 (-SR) of connector B.

NOTICE:

Do not forcibly insert the service wire into the terminals of the connector when connecting the wire.

(h) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection	Condition	Specified Condition
A37-2 (+SR) - A37-1 (-SR)	Always	Below 1 Ω

(i) Disconnect the service wire from connector B.

(j) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection	Condition	Specified Condition
A37-2 (+SR) - A37-1 (-SR)	Always	1 MΩ or higher
A37-2 (+SR) - Body ground	Always	1 MΩ or higher
A37-1 (-SR) - Body ground	Always	1 MΩ or higher

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4.	CHECK FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR RH

(a) Connect the connector to the airbag ECU assembly.

*1	Front Airbag Sensor LH
*2	Airbag ECU Assembly

(b) Interchange the front airbag sensor RH with LH and connect the connectors.

(d) Turn the engine switch on (IG), and wait for at least 60 seconds.

(e) Clear the DTCs stored in memory.

Body Electrical > SRS Airbag > Clear DTCs

(f) Turn the engine switch off.

(g) Turn the engine switch on (IG), and wait for at least 60 seconds.

(h) Check for DTCs.

Body Electrical > SRS Airbag > Trouble Codes

HINT:

Codes other than DTCs B1612, B1613, B1617 and B1618 may be output at this time, but they are not related to this check.

Result	Proceed to
DTCs B1612, B1613, B1617 and B1618 are not output.	A
DTC B1617 or B1618 is output.	B
DTC B1612 or B1613 is output.	C

(i) Turn the engine switch off.

(j) Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

CAUTION:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

(k) Return the front airbag sensor RH and LH to their original positions and connect the connectors.

USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK

REPLACE FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR RH

REPLACE AIRBAG ECU ASSEMBLY

5.	CHECK INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE

(a) Disconnect the instrument panel wire connector from the engine room main wire.

*1	Front Airbag Sensor RH
*2	Airbag ECU Assembly
*3	Engine Room Main Wire
*4	Instrument Panel Wire
*5	Service Wire
*a	Front view of wire harness connector (to Airbag ECU Assembly)
*b	Front view of wire harness connector (to Engine Room Main Wire)

(b) Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.

(d) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Voltage:

Tester Connection	Condition	Specified Condition
AG5-1 (+SR) - Body ground	Engine switch on (IG)	Below 1 V
AG5-3 (-SR) - Body ground	Engine switch on (IG)	Below 1 V

(e) Turn the engine switch off.

(f) Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

CAUTION:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

(g) Using a service wire, connect terminals 29 (+SR) and 28 (-SR) of connector B.

NOTICE:

Do not forcibly insert the service wire into the terminals of the connector when connecting the wire.

(h) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection	Condition	Specified Condition
AG5-1 (+SR) - AG5-3 (-SR)	Always	Below 1 Ω

(i) Disconnect the service wire from connector B.

(j) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection	Condition	Specified Condition
AG5-1 (+SR) - AG5-3 (-SR)	Always	1 MΩ or higher
AG5-1 (+SR) - Body ground	Always	1 MΩ or higher
AG5-3 (-SR) - Body ground	Always	1 MΩ or higher

REPLACE ENGINE ROOM MAIN WIRE

REPLACE INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE

Front Airbag Sensor (LH) (B1615)

DESCRIPTION

The front airbag sensor LH circuit consists of the airbag ECU assembly and front airbag sensor LH.

The front airbag sensor LH detects impacts to the vehicle and sends signals to the airbag ECU assembly to determine if the airbags and pretensioners should be deployed.

DTC B1615 is stored when a malfunction is detected in the front airbag sensor LH.

DTC No.	Detection Item	DTC Detection Condition	Trouble Area	Warning Indicate	Test Mode / Check Mode
B1615	Front Airbag Sensor (LH)	Front airbag sensor LH malfunction Airbag ECU assembly malfunction	Front airbag sensor LH Airbag ECU assembly	Comes on	Does not apply to test/check mode

WIRING DIAGRAM

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CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

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PROCEDURE

1.	CHECK FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR LH

(a) Turn the engine switch off.

*1	Front Airbag Sensor RH
*2	Airbag ECU Assembly

(b) Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

CAUTION:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

(d) Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.

(e) Turn the engine switch on (IG), and wait for at least 60 seconds.

(f) Clear the DTCs stored in memory.

Body Electrical > SRS Airbag > Clear DTCs

(g) Turn the engine switch off.

(h) Turn the engine switch on (IG), and wait for at least 60 seconds.

(i) Check for DTCs.

Body Electrical > SRS Airbag > Trouble Codes

HINT:

Codes other than DTCs B1610 and B1615 may be output at this time, but they are not related to this check.

Result	Proceed to
DTCs B1610 and B1615 are not output.	A
DTC B1615 is output.	B
DTC B1610 is output.	C

(j) Turn the engine switch off.

(k) Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

CAUTION:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

(l) Return the front airbag sensor LH and RH to their original positions and connect the connectors.

USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK

REPLACE AIRBAG ECU ASSEMBLY

REPLACE FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR LH

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