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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting





SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: AIRBAG SYSTEM: HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

HINT
* Use these procedures to troubleshoot the airbag system.
* *: Use the Techstream.

1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

2. INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE

Standard voltage:

11 to 14 V

If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding.

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

3. CHECK MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM*

(a) Check the DTC DTC Check / Clear.

Result:





B -- CHECK MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
A -- Continue to next step.

4. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM*

(a) Check the DTC DTC Check / Clear.

Result:





B -- CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION CIRCUIT
A -- Continue to next step.

5. WARNING LIGHT CHECK

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

6. CHECK DTC (Present and Past DTCs)*

(a) Check the DTC DTC Check / Clear.

Result:





B -- PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
A -- Continue to next step.

7. DTC CHART

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

8. CIRCUIT INSPECTION

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9. REPAIR

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10. CLEAR DTC (Present and Past DTCs)*

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

11. CHECK DTC (Present and Past DTCs)*

(a) Check the DTC DTC Check / Clear.

Result:





B -- Go to step 6
A -- Continue to next step.

12. CONFIRMATION TEST

NEXT -- END