Air Bag Systems: Service and Repair: General Procedures

CAUTION: Before attempting diagnostic prove out, check all sensors and wiring for damage or shorts that could cause the air bag diagnostic monitor thermal fuse to blow (open), causing unnecessary replacement.

After all service is completed, verify the air bag indicator operation as follows:
^ Place the key in RUN.
^ If the indicator flashes, count the air bag indicator flashes only after the code (series of flashes) has cycled twice.
^ If the air bag indicator illuminates continuously for four to eight seconds and then goes out, the supplemental air bag restraint system is functioning properly and all faults have been serviced. If the air bag indicator does not illuminate or remains continuously illuminated, there is a malfunction in the system. Refer to Pinpoint Test N or Pinpoint Test C in Diagnosis and Testing.