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Air Bag Warning Lamp Does Not Turn Off




"AIR BAG" Warning Lamp Does Not Turn Off

Diagnostic Procedure 7

1. CHECK CONDITION OF AIR BAG MODULE

Inspect for any deployed air bag modules or seat belt pre-tensioners.

Are any air bag modules or seat belt pre-tensioners deployed?
YES
Refer to [Collision Diagnosis: For Frontal Collision] Frontal Collision Diagnosis or [Collision Diagnosis: For Side and Rollover Collision] Side and Rollover Collision Diagnosis.
NO
GO TO 2

2. CHECK THE AIR BAG FUSE

Check 10 A fuse [No. 13, located in the fuse block (J/B)].

Is the fuse blown?
YES
GO TO 3
NO
GO TO 4

3. CHECK AIR BAG FUSE AGAIN

Replace 10 A fuse [No. 13, located in the fuse block (J/B)] and turn ignition switch ON.

Does the fuse blow again?
YES
Replace harness.
NO
Inspection End.

4. CHECK AIR BAG DIAGNOSIS SENSOR UNIT

Connect SDT.

Is "AIR BAG" displayed on SDT?
YES
GO TO 5
NO
Visually inspect the air bag diagnosis sensor unit harness connections. If the connections are OK, replace the air bag diagnosis sensor unit. Refer to [Diagnosis Sensor Unit: Removal and Installation] Service and Repair.

5. CHECK HARNESS CONNECTION

Check for loose connections between the combination meter and the air bag diagnosis sensor unit.

Are there any loose connections?
YES
Properly connect the combination meter and air bag diagnosis sensor unit harness connectors. If "AIR BAG" warning lamp still does not turn off, replace the wiring harness.
NO
Replace air bag diagnosis sensor unit.