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Airbag code 21

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Rauzers, Jun 16, 2023.

  1. Jun 16, 2023 at 9:26 AM
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    Rauzers

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    The airbag light on my 2009 Tacoma recently went on and using the flash method, I got code 21,
    Which I think is the driver curtain sensor. Have others had this problem? Is it usually a connection issue or a sensor? Any advice appreciated - have never done anything with airbags before.
     
  2. Jun 16, 2023 at 9:30 AM
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  3. Jun 16, 2023 at 4:32 PM
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    Thanks. This is super helpful. I’ll take a stab at it at some point over the next few days and let you know if I have any success!
     
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  4. Jul 10, 2023 at 11:50 AM
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    Ok. Finally have some time to actually try to figure this out... @TnShooter, thanks for the link. Can you let me know where the sensor is? Thought they were usually in the door, but doesn't seem to be there. Also, any advice on where the short might be would be greatly appreciated!
     
  5. Jul 10, 2023 at 12:00 PM
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    There are 2 on each side on a double cab (regular & Access cabs only have 1 on each side) bolted to the floor, the code does not differentiate between them.

    09 interior Airbag Sensors.jpg
     

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  6. Aug 28, 2023 at 4:08 PM
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    Ok, back from vacation and picking this back up again. Took off the old sensor and found some corrosion in the contact and a
    little discolouration in on the clip. So picked up a used sensor and clip from a wrecker. After switching out the old sensor, ended up with a bunch of other codes now. 21, 22, 23 and 34… Any thoughts? Is there a way to clear codes? #thisisgettingfrustrating!!
     

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