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Diagnostic System Check

DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK - RESTRAINT SYSTEMS

CAUTION:
- Refer to SIR Special Tool Caution in Service Precautions.
- After deployment, the metal surfaces of the SIR component may be very hot. To help avoid a fire or personal injury:
- Allow sufficient time for cooling before touching any metal surface of the SIR component.
- Do not place the deployed SIR component near any flammable objects.


These diagnostic procedures will help you to find and repair SIR system malfunctions. For best results, use the diagnostic tables and follow the sequence listed below:
1. Refer to the diagnostic table as directed by a diagnostic system check - Restraint Systems. The diagnostic tables will help you to diagnose any SIR system malfunction. Bypassing these procedures may result in the following:
- Extended diagnostic time
- Incorrect diagnosis
- Incorrect parts replacement
2. Repeat a diagnostic system check - Restraint Systems after you perform any repair or diagnostic procedures. This will verify that you correctly performed the repair. This will also ensure that no other malfunctions exist.

Test Description

Steps 1-6:




The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
1. Tests to see if the AIR BAG indicator flashes seven times when the ignition is turned ON. The AIR BAG indicator should turn OFF after flashing 7 times.
2. Tests to see if the scan tool powers up.
3. Tests to see if the scan tool can communicate with the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM).
4. Tests to see if there are current or history diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) present.
5. Tests to see if there are communication DTCs (U-codes) present.
6. Tests to see if DTC B1OOO (ECU Malfunction) is present.