33: Passenger Side Air Bag Circuit High Resistance or Open

Electrical Schematic:

Normal Operation
The air bag diagnostic monitor measures the resistance across pin 8 and pin 9 every time the ignition switch is turned to the RUN position. Normal resistance across these circuits is between 0.9 ohms and 1.1 ohms with a passenger driver side air bag module installed. Pin 7 of the air bag diagnostic monitor should be connected to ground. Connecting pin 7 to ground programs the air bag diagnostic monitor to ignore high resistance on the passenger air bag circuits. If the resistance across these two circuits exceeds 4.0 ohms and pin 7 is not grounded, the air bag diagnostic monitor will flash a code 33 on the air bag indicator.

Possible Causes
A high resistance or open in the air bag circuit can be caused by have no passenger air bag module and pin 7 not connected to ground.

Pinpoint Test Steps:

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