Forester F4-2.5L SOHC (2004)
Air Bag Harness: Customer Interest
SRS - Codes 41 and 42 Set in Memory
NUMBER: 17-07-04
DATE: 08/12/04
APPLICABILITY:
2003-2004MY Forester Vehicles
SUBJECT:
Trouble Code 41 and 42 in the Diagnostic System of the SRS Side Air Bag System
GENERAL INFORMATION
This bulletin provides a repair procedure for trouble codes 41 or 42 caused by surface oxidation on the contacts of the connectors of the SRS Side Air
Bag System under the front seats. Codes 41/ 42 may also be caused by conditions other than oxidation, which must be eliminated prior to proceeding
with this repair procedure. It is therefore important to follow all the steps in the Inspection Procedure outlined below.
Codes 41 or 42 caused solely by oxidation of the contacts will not prevent the Side Air Bags from deploying during an event in which the system has
judged deployment is needed. The SRS Side Air Bag Diagnostic System operates on very low current. A deployment signal is far greater than the
diagnostic signal and will overcome any oxidation thereby following the Air Bags to deploy.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
INSPECTION
In the event that you encounter a applicable vehicle with a customer complaint of the SRS light coming on, perform the following for BOTH drivers and
passengers seats:
1)
Retrieve any diagnostic code(s) observing the proper service procedure and cautions as outlined in appropriate Subaru Service Manual. If you find
that you have either code 41/42 please advance to step 2. If you find you have some other code, follow appropriate diagnostic procedure as
outlined in Subaru Service Manual.
2)
Remove the trim piece covering the hinge area nearest the center console and access the harness where routed underneath the seat cover.
Thoroughly inspect the entire length of the harness. Pay particular attention to the areas around the seat tracks, hinge and lifter mechanism looking
for any physical damage. This would include cut or frayed wire or insulation. If any of these conditions are found, the damaged components should
be replaced. If no damage is found:
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Record radio stations.
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Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery and waiting at least 20 seconds, the connector for the side airbag located under the seat) should
then be disconnected and reconnected three times.
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Reconnect the negative terminal of the battery.
3)
Turn the key to the "ON" position and check to see if the SRS light remains on for more than approximately 6 seconds. If the light remains on for
more than approximately 6 seconds, retrieve the code. If the code is not 41/42, follow the appropriate procedure as outlined in the Subaru Service
Manual. If the light does not remain on or the code is 41/42, continue to the Service Procedure below.
Only after the above steps have been completed should you perform the following Service Procedure.
PARTS INFORMATION
Part Number: 98219SA500 (Harness Repair and Clip Kit)
Contents: (Qty 2 of each listed. Sufficient to repair BOTH drivers and passengers side connectors.)
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Airbag connector
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Airbag connector cover
