Test A: The Air Bag Warning Indicator Is Illuminated Continuously

PINPOINT TEST A: THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR IS ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY

NOTE: Be sure to cycle the ignition switch and look for a 6-second indicator prove-out without LFCs.

Normal Operation
During normal operation, the air bag warning indicator will illuminate continuously for approximately 6 seconds and then go out after the ignition switch is placed in the ON or START position and no air bag fault exists. The air bag warning indicator will remain illuminated continuously after 5 cycles of a LFC, if a fault exists. Be sure to cycle the ignition switch and look for an approximate 6 second indicator prove-out without LFCs.

The restraints control module (RCM) will communicate DTCs to the scan tool through the data link connector (DLC). If the scan tool displays NO COMMUNICATION when retrieving continuous DTCs, refer to Information Bus (Module Communications Network) to diagnose the no communication concern.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- Fuse
- Damaged ignition circuit
- RCM disconnected from the vehicle harness
- Loss of RCM signal ground
- RCM
- Wiring, terminals or connectors
- Instrument cluster (IC) module

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