SRS DTC Troubleshooting: 33-9x
DTC 33-9x (‘‘x'' can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F):
Short to Ground in Left Side Curtain Airbag Inflator
Special Tools Required

SRS inflator simulator
 07SAZ-TB4011A

SRS simulator lead L
 070AZ-SNA0300
NOTE: Before doing this troubleshooting procedure, review SRS Precautions and Procedures.
  1. Erase the DTC memory.
  1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and check that the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off.
Does the SRS indicator stay on, and is DTC 33-9x indicated?
YES -
Go to Step 3 .
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. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait for 3 minutes.
  1. Remove the left side rear pillar trim, then disconnect the floor wire harness 2P connector (A) from the left side curtain airbag connector (B).
  1. Connect the SRS inflator simulator (2 Ω connector) and simulator lead L to the left side curtain airbag harness.
  1. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
  1. Erase the DTC memory.
  1. Read the DTC.
Is DTC 33-9x indicated?
YES -
Go to Step 9 .
NO -
Short to ground in the left side curtain airbag inflator; replace the left side curtain airbag. ■
  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait for 3 minutes.
  1. Disconnect both seat belt tensioner 4P connectors and both seat belt buckle tensioner 4P connectors.
  1. Disconnect SRS unit connector B (28P) from the SRS unit.
  1. Disconnect the SRS inflator simulator from the SRS simulator lead.