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1997 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

3.4L V6RWDAUTOMATICgas
4 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor492Torque3652Fluid7DTC654Battery1Maintenance0Recalls4
B0014critical severityBody

Passenger Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Open

on 1997 Toyota 4Runner 3.4L V6 · RWD

What this code means

An open circuit in the passenger side torso airbag deployment loop prevents airbag deployment in a side collision.

Symptoms

  • Airbag warning light on
  • SRS fault stored
  • Passenger side airbag inoperative

Common causes

  • Disconnected connector
  • Broken wiring
  • Faulty airbag module
  • Seat removed without disconnecting airbag

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check passenger side airbag connector
  2. Inspect B-pillar and seat wiring
  3. Measure deployment loop resistance
  4. Verify connector engagement

Repair notes

Reconnect or repair the open circuit in the passenger side airbag system.

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