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1996 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

3.0L V64WDAUTOMATICgas
5 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor519Torque3891Fluid9DTC654Battery1Maintenance0Recalls5
B0085critical severityBody

SRS Airbag Control Module Internal Fault

on 1996 Toyota 4Runner 3.0L V6 · 4WD

What this code means

The SRS airbag control module has detected an internal hardware or software fault.

Symptoms

  • Airbag warning light on
  • SRS system completely disabled
  • All airbags inoperative
  • Multiple SRS codes may be set

Common causes

  • ACM internal circuit failure
  • ACM software corruption
  • Power supply issue to ACM
  • Previous crash event stored in module

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check ACM power and ground circuits
  2. Read all stored SRS codes
  3. Check for crash event data
  4. Test ACM communication on diagnostic bus
  5. Inspect ACM connector

Repair notes

Replace airbag control module. Module must be programmed to vehicle. Previous crash data means module must be replaced, not cleared.

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