Advanced Air Bag

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 in this manual. Do not use a non-powered probe type tester.
Instructions in this manual must be followed carefully, otherwise personal injury may result.

CAUTION:
^ The order in which DTCs are diagnosed is very important. Failure to diagnose the DTCs in the order specified may result in extended diagnostic time, incorrect diagnosis and incorrect parts replacement.
^ When measurement of resistance or voltage is required in the flow, use a tester along with a correct terminal adapter from special tool (Connector test adapter kit).
^ When a check for proper connection is required, refer to Inspection of Intermittent and Poor Connections:Except advanced Air Bag. Except Advanced Air Bag
^ If an open circuit in the air bag wire harness damaged, connector or terminal is found, replace the wire harness, connectors and terminals as an assembly.

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 and follow the sequence in the following.

1. Perform the Air Bag Diagnostic System Check Flow:Advanced Air Bag. Advanced Air Bag
(The Air Bag Diagnostic System Check Flow:Advanced Air Bag must be the starting point of any air bag system diagnosis. The Air Bag Diagnostic System Check Flow:Advanced Air Bag checks for proper "AIR BAG" warning light operation through "AIR BAG" warning light and whether air bag DTCs exist.)

2. Refer to the proper diagnostic flow as directed by the Air Bag Diagnostic System Check Flow:Advanced Air Bag. Advanced Air Bag
(The Air Bag Diagnostic System Check Flow:Advanced Air Bag will lead you to the correct flow to diagnose any air bag system malfunctions. Bypassing these procedures may result in extended diagnostic time, incorrect diagnosis and incorrect parts replacement.)

3. Repeat the Air Bag Diagnostic System Check Flow:Advanced Air Bag after any repair or diagnostic procedures have been performed. Advanced Air Bag
(Performing the Air Bag Diagnostic System Check Flow:Advanced Air Bag after all repair or diagnostic procedures will ensure that the repair has been made correctly and that no other malfunctions exist.)