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Inspection and Verification

Inspection and Verification


1. Verify the customer concern by checking the air bag indicator in the instrument cluster.


Visual Inspection Chart:






2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical and electrical damage.
3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
4. Using the diagnostic tool, retrieve DTCs and carry out the On-Demand Self-Test. On-Demand Self Test
5. If the On-Demand Self-Test is passed and no DTCs are retrieved, proceed to the Symptom Chart. Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures
6. If DTCs are retrieved, proceed to the Air Bag Control Module DTC Index. Diagnostic Trouble Code Tests and Associated Procedures