PAD Switch(Passenger airbag deactivation Switch) is the device which prevents Passenger airbag from being deployed when the passenger seat is unoccupied as driver turning OFF PAD Switch.
When PAD Switch turned OFF, " PASSENGER SRS OFF" lamp turns ON.
If you strike or spin the SRSCM at the IG “ON” state, the seat-belt pretensioner, curtain-airbag or side-airbag could be unfolded and bring on danger. Handle it with care.
The above DTC is recorded when open or short to battery in PAD Switch occur.
Item
Detecting Condition
Possible cause
DTC Strategy
Check Resistance
Passenger Airbag on-off switch open or short to Battery
Faulty SRSCM.
Enable Conditions
Ignition "ON"
Threshold Value
Sensor line Resistance > 1491 O
Diagnostic Time
Qualification
More than 1s (100ms x 10)
De-Qualification
More than 2s (100ms x 20)