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Test B: DTC B1869 - Lamp Air Bag Warning Indicator Circuit Open or Short to Ground - Vehicles Built Up to 03/2002

PINPOINT TEST B: DTC B1869 - LAMP AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR CIRCUIT OPEN OR SHORT TO GROUND - VEHICLES BUILT UP TO 03/2002


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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 or short to ground air bag indicator circuit can be caused by:
- damaged wiring, terminals, or connectors.
- a faulted RCM.
- a faulty indicator bulb.
- an instrument cluster module internal concern.