A: Air Bag Warning Indicator Is Illuminated Continuously

Normal Operation

NOTE: During normal operation the air bag indicator will be lit continuously for 6 seconds after the ignition switch is placed in the RUN position and after five cycles of a Lamp Fault Code (LFC) if a fault exists. Be sure to cycle the ignition switch and look for a 6 second indicator prove-out without LFCs.

The Restraint Control Module (RCM) will communicate Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) through the New Generation Star (NGS) Tester using the Data Link Connector (DLC). If the NGS Tester displays NO COMMUNICATION when retrieving continuous DTCs, use Pinpoint Test AH to troubleshoot the system.

Possible Causes
An air bag indicator that is illuminated continuously can be caused by one of the following:
- the ignition circuit damaged.
- the RCM disconnected from the vehicle harness.
- a loss of RCM ground.
- the RCM inoperative.
- other circuitry.
- worn or damaged shorting bar or camming beam.

Pinpoint Test Steps:

A1 - A2:

A3 - A4:

A5:

A6 - A7: