Aibag cutoff switch questions (1 Viewer)

[CharlieS]

Thanks everyone.

Sorry I didn't respond again until just now. I lost track of time.

Darwood, I really appreciate it, I'll try that reset - but .2 seconds, sheesh, I better move fast.

LandCruiserPhil, I'll post some pictures of the switch and light this weekend.

Thanks everyone.

Charlie

 

[Darwood]

The procedure sounds harder than it really is. I believe I got it to work my first try, or at least by my second. I kinda has a sort of rhythm to it.

 

[CharlieS]

Some pictures

LandCruiserPhil, here are some pictures of the switch and light:

Sorry they are not very good, but the flash really washes them out. I'm not much of a photographer.

Well, unfortunately the airbag light reset instructions from birfield.com didn't work for me. So, I guess I have to ask the dealership to check it out for me.

I looked more closely at the airbag cutoff light setup again, and the bezel around the clock is notched for the wire to protrude for the airbag indicator light. It'd look silly if I removed had the light removed, so it is staying for now. With it "on" I assume it is the same as if it weren't even there.

This one is passenger cutoff only.

Thanks all.

Charlie

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

LandCruiserPhil, here are some pictures of the switch and light:

Sorry they are not very good, but the flash really washes them out. I'm not much of a photographer.

Well, unfortunately the airbag light reset instructions from birfield.com didn't work for me. So, I guess I have to ask the dealership to check it out for me.

I looked more closely at the airbag cutoff light setup again, and the bezel around the clock is notched for the wire to protrude for the airbag indicator light. It'd look silly if I removed had the light removed, so it is staying for now. With it "on" I assume it is the same as if it weren't even there.

This one is passenger cutoff only.

Thanks all.

Charlie

Thanks Charlie

Good luck on your issue I hope its an EZ (cheap) fix.

 

[97 FZJ80]

It looks like a generic system unless it uses Toyota keys for the switch.

FWIW, I have some knowledge in this area. If anyone is interested in the airbag switch and disabling process - PM me. This is a public forum and posting a mod that could possible have the bottomfeeders catch your tail when there is a dispute (I speak from experience).

 

[CharlieS]

Just a quick followup - I wanted to see if disconnecting the battery overnight would have any impact on the airbag light. Nope. It was still on in the morning when I reconnected the ground.

Charlue

 

[CharlieS]

Got it!!!

Hi All. Quick update.

I was able to read the SRS DTC codes, here's the procedure:

1) Turn ignition to on or acc for 20 seconds
2) Using SST (paperclip) jump terminals Tc and E1 of the diagnostic connector (DLC1)
3) Read code(s) by counting flashes of abs light (while ignoring all the other flashing lights)

Codes are gathered by counting flashes, 1.5 seconds between digits, 4 seconds between individual codes. If you miss it, keep waiting, it will cycle again.

Mine was a 54 (Open in P squib circuit) which corresponds to the passenger airbag being disconnected.

I reset the codes and all is well.

Incidentally, the reset Darwood posted works. However it doesn't work if the wires you are using do not have contiuity ( ). I checked my "reset" SST with my multimeter and found that I had a break in my wires. Fixed it and was able to reset it.

Briefly, for the archive:

1) Get two separate longish wires (another SST!)
2) At the DTC put one wire in the Tc terminal and one in the AB terminal
3) Turn the ignition to on or acc for 6 seconds (leave it in on or acc)
4) Go to the wires in the DTC and do the following
a) Tc to ground for 1 second, remove
b) AB to ground for 1 second, remove
c) Tc to ground for 1 second, remove
d) AB to ground for 1 second, remove
e) Tc to ground for several seconds (5 according to the FSM)
5) ABS light should flash rapidly and reset

That reset the codes.

Note, as Darwood says, you need to switch the wires quicky (.2 seconds?) but that is easy to do.

By the time I got to the drivers side my ABS light was off.

Also, make sure your SST (wires) have continuity or this won't work.

The dealer wanted $35 just to read the codes. Then they couldn't
find the "special connector" anywhere. I should've loaned them my paperclip

Glad I tried again. Thanks everyone!!!!

Good luck.

Charlie