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Test B: DTC B1869 - Lamp Air Bag Warning Indicator Circuit Open or Short to Ground

PINPOINT TEST B: DTC B1869 - LAMP AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR CIRCUIT OPEN OR SHORT TO GROUND


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Normal Operation
If the restraints control module (RCM) detects an open or short to ground on the air bag warning indicator circuit, it will store diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B1869 in memory.

Possible Causes
An open air bag indicator circuit can be caused by:
- damaged wiring, terminals, or connectors.
- a faulted RCM.
- an instrument cluster module internal concern.