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"Air Bag" Warning Lamp Comes ON Steady




Wiring Diagram

CAUTION:
- When measurements are requested in this table use specified digital multimeter with correct terminal adapter from special tool (Connector test adapter kit).
- When a check for proper connection is requested refer to INTERMITTENT AND POOR CONNECTIONS in this section.
- When an open in air bag wire harness, damaged wire harness connector or terminal is found, replace wire harness, connectors and terminals as an assembly.

TABLE A (Steps 1 - 6):




TABLE TEST DESCRIPTION:
Number(s) below refer to circled number(s) on the diagnostic table.
1. An open "AIR BAG" fuse would cause the "AIR BAG" warning lamp to come "ON" steady.
2. A disconnected SDM harness connector will cause the "AIR BAG" warning lamp to come "ON" steady via the shorting bar from terminal "Q06-14" to terminal "Q06-15" (ground).
3. This test checks for a short from the "AIR BAG" warning lamp circuit to ground.
4. This test checks for an open in the "Ignition" circuit to the SDM.
5. This test checks whether an open caused the "AIR BAG" fuse to open.
6. This test determines whether the short to ground is due to a short in the air bag harness.
7. This test checks for a short from the "AIR BAG" warning lamp circuit in air bag harness to ground.