SRS DTC Troubleshooting: 56-11

DTC 56-11:
 Lost communication with the ECM (engine message)
  1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and see if the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) comes on.
Does the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) come on?
YES -
Go to Step 2 .
NO -
  1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and wait for 10 seconds.
Is DTC 56-11 indicated?
YES -
Go to Step 5 .
NO -
Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Go to Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures. If another DTC is indicated, go to the DTC Troubleshooting Index.
  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait for 3 minutes.
  1. Install a jumper wire between the No. 11 and No. 12 terminals of SRS unit connector A (28P).

  1. Check resistance between the No. 36 and No. 37 terminals of ECM connector A (44P). There should be 0−1.0 Ω
Is the resistance as specified?
YES -
NO -
Open between the No. 11 terminal of SRS unit connector A (28P) and No. 36 terminal of ECM connector A (44P), or between the No. 12 terminal of SRS unit connector A (28P) and No. 37 terminal of ECM connector A (44P); replace the faulty harness.■