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Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures

TROUBLESHOOTING OF INTERMITTENT FAILURES
If there was a malfunction, but it doesn't recur, it will be stored in the memory as an intermittent failure, and the SRS indicator light comes on.
After checking the DTC, troubleshoot as follows:

1. Record the DTC.





2. Remove the SCS service connector from the service check connector.





3. Erase the DTC memory.
4. With the shift lever in neutral, turn the ignition switch ON (II), and let the engine idle.





5. Connect the SCS service connector to the service check connector. The SRS indicator light will blink continuous short blinks.





6. Shake the wire harness and the connector, and/or take a test drive (quick acceleration, quick braking, cornering) to find the cause of the intermittent failure. If the problem recurs, the SRS indicator light will stop blinking and stay on.
7. If you can't duplicate the intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Disconnect the SCS service connector.