Flow Chart 4, Diagnostic Trouble Code 7
Possible Cause^ Damaged passenger-side air bag module
^ Damaged SAS unit
^ Open or short circuit in wiring harness
^ Poor connection of connector
WARNING: Handling the air bag module and SAS unit improperly can accidently deploy the air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read SERVICE WARNINGS, before handling the air bag module and SAS unit.
Step 1
1. Carry out the "Before Servicing" procedure.
2. Check the pin of the passenger-side air bag module connector.
Step 2
1. Connect the leads of the SST to terminals B and C of the passenger-side air bag module connector.
2. Set the resistance of the SST to 2 ohms.
3. Connect the orange and blue clock spring connectors.
4. Connect the negative battery cable.
5. Turn the ignition switch to ON and check the diagnostic trouble code.
Step 3
1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for more than one minute to allow the backup power supply to deplete its stored power.
3. Disconnect the orange and blue clock spring connectors.
4. Disconnect the SAS unit connector.
5. Check the wiring harness between the terminals of the SAS unit connector and the passenger-side air bag module connector for the following.
^ Ground short circuit
^ Line short circuit
^ Open circuit
6. If the wiring harness is normal, replace the SAS unit.
7. If the wiring harness is faulty, replace it. (SAS unit - Passenger-side air bag module)