VX SRS fault code deciphering / How to replace side airbag

[Gw33dz]

I ran the SRS diagnostic software and it output the data below for a 2002 VX s2 Acclaim wagon, which has driver and passenger front and side Airbags.

I presume from the info that the drivers side airbag (located in the seat) has high resistance and needs to be changed.

I cleared the codes, but the airbag light came on and the fault/s remain.

It's not easy to replace a side airbag, so I was wondering if the data suggests any more detail and possibly the side sensor for example or some other easy fix.

If i do have to replace the side airbag, how do i go about doing that?

Any input would be greatly appreciated, here's the data:

Read Current Fault Codes

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F1 56 08 B1
40 58 D5 50

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41 63 00 00
FB 57 01 02 AB
FB 62 01 02 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00

Read History Fault Codes
FB 57 01 04 A9
FB 62 01 04 00 00 00 00 00 10 00 00 00 00 00
RH Side Airbag Resistance High

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90 55 1B B1

Reading SRS Data Table 00
20 55 8B BF 01

Reading SRS Data Table 00
41 63 00 00 00

Reading SRS Data Table 00
FB 57 01 00 AD
FB 6B 01 00 63 35 AD 35 B2 2F B3 35 B4 53 B4 FF FA 01 3F 00 00 0D 06 00

Reading SRS Data Table 01
41 63 00 00 00

Reading SRS Data Table 00
FB 17 00 A0 20
55 8B 21 58 BC 37 3C 58 D8 55 D3 90 55 1B 91 58 18 00 00 FF A0 55 0B A1

Reading SRS Data Table 00
FB 57 01 00 AD
FB 6B 01 00 63 35 AD 34 B2 2F B3 30 B4 53 B4 FF FA 01 3F 00 00 0D 06 00

Reading SRS Data Table 01
FB 57 01 01 AC
FB 6F 01 01 46 73 10 92 00 00 00 00 23 52 B3 0B 00 00 00 00 29 10 01 81 E6 99 0C 0C
B4 40 58 D5 50
04 3F 41 63 00 00 00 34 33 00 00 00 F0 03 00 00 10 0C E6 A8 55 03 20 55 8B 21 58 BC

Battery Volts 11.64706
Driver Airbag Ohms 173
Passenger Airbag Ohms 178
Passenger Pretension Ohms 179
Driver Pretension Ohms 180
LH Side Airbag Ohms 180
RH Side Airbag Ohms 250
RH Front Airbag Enabled
LH Front Airbag Enabled
RH Pretensioner Enabled
LH Pretensioner Enabled
RH Side Airbag Enabled
LH Side Airbag Enabled

 

[mechanic]

Try disconnecting and reconnecting the airbag plug.

I haven't seen a DTC readout like that before, but it appears that the increased resistance for the RH side airbag is only marginally higher than the LH side. Simply removing the connector for inspection might be enough to clean the pin surface to allow them to connect properly.

 

[BlackVXGTS]

The attachments from the Holden VT/VX Service Manual may be of assistance to you if you need to replace the module:

 

[Gw33dz]

Try disconnecting and reconnecting the airbag plug.

I haven't seen a DTC readout like that before, but it appears that the increased resistance for the RH side airbag is only marginally higher than the LH side. Simply removing the connector for inspection might be enough to clean the pin surface to allow them to connect properly.

I should of stated, i already unplugged it and rubbed some sand paper on the terminals to no avail, the ohms reading was still the same.

 

[Gw33dz]

The attachments from the Holden VT/VX Service Manual may be of assistance to you if you need to replace the module:

Thanks for those, they are a fantastic help. From what they say i think it's best to simply replace the module. I thought I was going to have to cut and sew the upholstery, but those diagrams make the process clear, simple and non-destructive. Thank you so much.

I phoned Holden about a replacement module and they said the part has been discontinued. They probably would have charged a lot anyhow, I'll find one...

Thanks for the help.