Diagnostic Strategies
Troubleshooting Intermittent FailuresIf there was a malfunction, but it doesn't recur, it will be stored in the memory as an intermittent failure. Depending on the DTC; the SRS indicator may be on or off if it is latchable or resettable.
1. Read the DTC (see "Displaying & Reading Trouble Codes").
2. Erase the DTC memory (see "Clearing Trouble Codes").
3. Set the parking brake, start the engine, and let it idle. If the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off, there was an intermittent failure.
4. Shake the wire harness and the connectors, take a test drive (quick acceleration, quick braking, cornering), turn the steering wheel fully left and right, and hold it there for 5 to 10 seconds. If the problem recurs, the SRS indicator will come on.
5. If you can't duplicate the intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.