Flow Chart No 3, Diagnostic Trouble Code 6

Possible Cause
^ Damaged driver-side air bag module
^ Damaged clock spring
^ 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 under GENERAL PROCEDURES.
2. Remove the driver-side air bag module.




3. Check the pin of the clock spring.

Step 2



1. Connect the leads of the SST to terminals B and C of the clock spring.
2. Set the resistance of the SST to 2 ohms.
3. Connect the negative battery cable.
4. Connect the clock spring connectors.




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 clock spring connector.




4. Check the pin of the clock spring connector.

Step 4



1. Connect the leads of the SST to terminals B and C of the clock spring connector.
2. Set the resistance of the SST to 2 ohms.
3. Connect the negative battery cable.



4. Turn the ignition switch to ON and check the diagnostic trouble code.

Step 5
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 SAS unit connector.



4. Check the wiring harness between the terminals of the SAS unit connector and the clock spring connector for the following.
^ Ground short circuit
^ Line short circuit
^ Open circuit
5. It the wiring harness is normal, replace the SAS unit.
6. If the wiring harness is faulty, replace it. (SAS unit - Clock spring)