Codes pulled

[Qmobile]

Since the dealership is absolutly no help so here i am lol. My mecanic plugged a dianogstic computer into my car, bc I wanted 2 know why my airbag lights is on. So getting to piont i geuss here's the codes he pulled:

V1801
V1811

what do they mean? how are can they be reset? Also came up something called a "squib circut" what's that?

[barryware]

Make: Toyota
Code: B1811
Definition: Open in D squib (Dual stage - 2nd step) circuit

Make: Toyota
Code: B1801
Definition: Open in D squib circuit


A squib is the actual part that explodes to inflate the airbags. There are also squibs that lock up the seat belts. the definition makes me think that there is a wire open in the ignite circuit. I don't know which squib would be "D".. You will not be able to clear the code until the problem causing the code has been repaired.

[Qmobile]

ok how do i do that? i tend to think D would start for driver but idk

[CTScott]

The 1801 and 1811 DTCs point to the spiral cable (AKA clockspring) having a snapped wire within it. You can pull the airbag and check continuity between the two pins of the black airbag connector and pins 7 and 8 (yellow with green and yellow with red wires) of the spiral cable connector at the bottom of the steering column.

[A-Dingo-Ate-My-Baby]

diagnotics for tacoma [same as Yaris in general sense of what to look for]

http://www.ncttora.com/fsm/2003/Repair_Manual/03tacoma/di/rs/cib01011.pdf

[Qmobile]

ok is there ANYWAY possible that this could be linked to my horn not workin now? :(

[CTScott]

ok is there ANYWAY possible that this could be linked to my horn not workin now? :(

The horn not working may be another symptom of a bad spiral cable.

[Qmobile]

damn was afraid of that