Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AIRBAG SYSTEM

Fig. 3 Battery Negative Cable - Remove/Install:

1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. Wait two minutes for the capacitor to discharge.

Fig. 4 Data Link Connector (DLC) Location:

2. Connect the DRB III(R) scan tool to the Data Link Connector (DLC), located at left side of the steering column and at the lower edge of the lower instrument panel. Ensure that the latest version of the DRB III(R) software is being used.
3. Turn the ignition key to ON position. Exit vehicle with the DRB III(R) scan tool.
4. After checking that no one is inside the vehicle, connect the battery negative cable.
5. Using the DRB III(R) scan tool, read and record active Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) data.
6. Read and record any stored DTC's.
7. Refer to the proper Body Diagnostic Procedures manual if any DTC's are found in Step 5 or Step 6.
8. Erase stored DTC's if there are no active DTC's. If problems remain and DTC's will not erase, refer to the proper Body Diagnostic Procedures manual.

NOTE: If the airbag warning lamp either fails to light during the bulb test, goes ON and stays ON or automatically goes ON during vehicle operation, there is a system malfunction. Refer to the proper Body Diagnostic Procedures manual.