Air Bag Diagnostic System Check

WARNING: To avoid deployment when troubleshooting the air bag system, do not use electrical test equipment such as a battery powered or AC powered voltmeter, ohmmeter, etc., or any type of electrical equipment other than that specified. Do not use a non-powered probe type tester. Instructions must be followed carefully, otherwise personal injury may result.

CAUTION: The order in which diagnostic trouble codes are diagnosed is very important. Failure to diagnose the diagnostic trouble codes in the order specified may result in extended diagnostic time, incorrect diagnosis and incorrect parts replacement.

The diagnostic procedures used are designed to find and repair air bag system malfunctions. To get the best results, it is important to use the diagnostic flow tables and follow the sequence listed below.

A. PERFORM THE "AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK FLOW TABLE"
The "Air Bag Diagnostic System Check Flow Table" must be the starting point of any air bag system diagnostics. The "Air Bag Diagnostic System Check Flow Table" checks for proper "AIR BAG" warning lamp operation, the ability of the SDM to communicate through "AIR BAG" warning lamp and whether air bag diagnostic trouble codes exist.

B. REFER TO THE PROPER FLOW TABLE AS DIRECTED BY THE "AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK FLOW TABLE".
The "Air Bag Diagnostic System Check Flow Table" will lead you to the correct flow table to diagnose any air bag system malfunctions. Bypassing these procedures may result in extended diagnostic time, incorrect diagnosis and incorrect parts replacement.

C. REPEAT THE "AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK FLOW TABLE" AFTER ANY REPAIR OR DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES HAVE BEEN PERFORMED.
Performing the "Air Bag Diagnostic System Check Flow Table" after all repair or diagnostic procedures will ensure that the repair has been made correctly and that no other malfunctions exist.

Airbag Diagnostic System Check Flow Table:

AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK FLOW TABLE