Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual: Dtc b1877 short in front seat cushion airbag lh (to ground)

Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual / Airbag system (diagnostics) / Diagnostic chart with trouble code / Dtc b1877 short in front seat cushion airbag lh (to ground)

DIAGNOSIS START CONDITION:

Ignition voltage is 10 V to 16 V.

DTC DETECTING CONDITION:

GND short circuit failure (shorted to ground in main harness, shorted to ground in front seat cushion airbag LH, shorted to ground in airbag CM internal circuit)

CAUTION:

Before performing diagnosis, refer to “CAUTION” in “General Description”. General Description > CAUTION

WIRING DIAGRAM:

Airbag system Airbag System > WIRING DIAGRAM

STEP	CHECK	YES	NO
1.CHECK POOR CONTACT OF CONNECTORS. Check for poor contact of the connectors between the airbag control module and the seat cushion airbag module LH.	Is there poor contact-	Replace the airbag rear harness along with body harness.	Diagnostic Chart with Trouble Code > DTC B1877 SHORT IN FRONT SEAT CUSHION AIRBAG LH (TO GROUND)
2.CHECK SEAT CUSHION AIRBAG MODULE. 1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF, disconnect the battery ground cable, and wait for 60 seconds or more. 2) Disconnect the connector (AB5) from the seat cushion airbag module LH, and connect the connector (1D) in the test harness D to connector (AB5). 3) Connect the airbag resistor to connector (3D) in the test harness D. 4) Connect the battery ground terminal and turn the ignition switch to ON.	Does the airbag warning light illuminate for six seconds and go off-	Replace the seat cushion airbag module LH. Seat Cushion Airbag Module	Diagnostic Chart with Trouble Code > DTC B1877 SHORT IN FRONT SEAT CUSHION AIRBAG LH (TO GROUND)
3.CHECK AIRBAG REAR HARNESS (SEAT CUSHION AIRBAG MODULE HARNESS LH) (SHORTED TO GROUND). 1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF, disconnect the battery ground cable, and wait for 60 seconds or more. 2) Disconnect the connector (AB21) from seat belt pretensioner LH. 3) Disconnect the connector (AB19) of the side airbag module LH. 4) Disconnect the connector (AB31) from curtain airbag module LH. 5) Disconnect the airbag resistor from test harness D. 6) Disconnect the connectors (AB6, AB17, AB18) from airbag control module. 7) Connect the connector (1AD) in test harness AD AV to the connectors (AB6, AB17, AB18). 8) Connect the connector (2AD) in test harness AD AV and the connector (1AG) in test harness AG. 9) Measure the resistance between connector (3D) in the test harness D and chassis ground. Connector & terminal (3D) No. 4 — Chassis ground: (3D) No. 3 — Chassis ground:	Is the resistance 1 M- or more-	Diagnostic Chart with Trouble Code > DTC B1877 SHORT IN FRONT SEAT CUSHION AIRBAG LH (TO GROUND)	Replace the airbag rear harness along with body harness.
4.CHECK AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE. 1) Connect all connectors. 2) Clear the memory. Clear Memory Mode 3) Perform the Inspection Mode. Inspection Mode 4) Read the DTC. (Current malfunction) Read Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)	Is DTC B1877 displayed-	Replace the airbag control module. Airbag Control Module	Diagnostic Chart with Trouble Code > DTC B1877 SHORT IN FRONT SEAT CUSHION AIRBAG LH (TO GROUND)
5.CHECK FOR ANY OTHER DTC ON DISPLAY. Read the DTC. (Current malfunction) Read Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)	Is any other DTC displayed-	Check DTC using “List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)”. List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)	Finish the diagnosis.

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Removal
1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. NOTE2. Remove the air intake duct. Air Intake Duct > REMOVAL3. Remove the clip (A), and loosen the clamps (B) and (C).4. Remove the air intake boot from the throttle body, and move it to the left side wheel apron.5. Disconnect the transmission ...