Air Bag Systems: Tools and Equipment

SPECIAL TOOL, TECH 1





(A): Tech-1 (scan tool)
(B): Tech-1 cartridge for air bag
(C): 09931-76030 16/14 pin DLC cable (use this cable if 14/26 pin DLC cable is not available)
(D): 09931-76040 14/26 pin DLC cable





(E): 09932-75020 Connector Test Adapter Kit
This must be used whenever a diagnostic procedure requests checking or probing a terminal.

Using the appropriate adapter in the special tool will ensure that no damage to the terminal will occur from the multimeter probe, such as spreading or bending.

The adapter will also give an idea of whether contact tension is sufficient, helping to find an open or intermittent open due to poor terminal contact.





(F): 09932-75010 Air Bag Driver/Passenger Load Tool
This tool is used only when called for in this section. It is used as a diagnostic aid and safety device to prevent inadvertent air bag (inflator) module deployment.

The load tool has three connectors attached to its case are electrically functional and serve as resistive load substitutions.

No more than two connectors are used at any time. One of connectors is used to substitute the load of the driver air bag (inflator) module when it is connected at the top of the column to the contact coil assembly.

Another connector is used to substitute the load of the driver air bag (inflator) module and the contact coil assembly when it is connected at the base of the column to the air bag wire harness.

The third connector is used to substitute for the load of the passenger air bag (inflator) module when connected to the passenger air bag (inflator) module harness connector. By substituting the resistance of the load tool when called for, a determination can be made as to whether an inflator circuit component is causing system malfunction and which component is causing the malfunction.

The load tool should be used only when specifically called for in the diagnostic procedures.