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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (AIRBAG)


Diagnosis Description


CAUTION:
- Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or harness connectors.
- Do not repair, splice or modify the SRS wiring harness. If the harness is damaged, replace it with a new one.
- Keep ground portion clean.

DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION
- The SRS self-diagnosis results can be read by using air bag warning lamp and/or CONSULT-III.
- The user mode is exclusively prepared for the customer (driver). This mode warns the driver of a system malfunction through the operation of the air bag warning lamp.
- The diagnosis mode allows the technician to locate and inspect the malfunctioning part.
- The mode applications for the air bag warning lamp and CONSULT-III are as follows.






HOW TO PERFORM TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR QUICK AND ACCURATE REPAIR
A good understanding of the malfunction conditions can make troubleshooting faster and more accurate.
In general, each customer feels differently about a malfunction. It is important to fully understand the symptoms or conditions for a customer complaint.

Information from Customer.
- WHAT..... Vehicle model.
- WHEN..... Date, Frequencies.
- WHERE..... Road conditions.
- HOW..... Operating conditions, Symptoms.

Preliminary Check.
Check that the following parts are in good order.
- Battery ( Procedures).
- Fuse ( Testing and Inspection ).
- System component-to-harness connections.

HOW TO ERASE SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS (With CONSULT-III)
- "SELF-DIAG [CURRENT]"
A current self-diagnosis result is displayed on CONSULT-III screen in real time.
After the malfunction is repaired completely, no malfunction is detected on "SELF-DIAG [CURRENT]".
- "SELF-DIAG [PAST]"
Return to "SELF-DIAG [CURRENT]" CONSULT-III screen by touching "BACK" key of CONSULT-III and select "SELF-DIAG [CURRENT]" in SELECT DIAG MODE. Touch "ERASE" in "SELF-DIAG [CURRENT]" mode.

NOTE:
If the memory of the malfunction in "SELF-DIAG [PAST]" is not erased, the user mode shows the system malfunction by the operation of the warning lamp even if the malfunction is repaired completely.
- "TROUBLE DIAG RECORD"
The memory of "TROUBLE DIAG RECORD" cannot be erased.

HOW TO ERASE SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS (Without CONSULT-III)
After a malfunction is repaired, turn the ignition switch OFF for at least one second, then turn ignition switch
ON diagnosis mode returns to the user mode. At that time the self-diagnosis result is cleared.

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (User mode)

Checking air bag operation according to air bag warning lamp-User mode
1. Turn the ignition switch from OFF to ON, and check that the air bag warning lamp blinks.





2. Compare the air bag warning lamp blinking pattern with the examples.









DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (With CONSULT-III)