Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (AIRBAG)


Air Bag Warning Lamp Diagnosis


SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION
- The reading of these results is accomplished by "User mode" and "Diagnosis mode".
- After a malfunction is repaired, turn ignition switch ON. Diagnosis mode returns to the user mode. At that time, the self-diagnosis result is cleared.

HOW TO CHANGE SELF-DIAGNOSIS MODE WITHOUT CONSULT-III






DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (USER MODE)

Checking air bag operation according to air bag warning lamp-User mode
1. Turn the ignition switch from OFF to ON, and check that the air bag warning lamp blinks.





2. Compare the air bag warning lamp blinking pattern with the examples.






DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (DIAGNOSIS MODE)
1. Turn the ignition switch ON, and check that the air bag warning lamp blinks.
2. There are 2 blinking patterns for the air bag warning lamp. One is a 3-second blink followed by a 0.5- second blink repeated. The other is two 1.5-second blinks followed by a 0.5-second blink repeated.

An Example of a 3-second Blink Followed by a 0.5-second Blink Repeated






a through b are repeated.
b: Seven 0.5-second blinks indicate that the air bag diagnosis sensor unit circuit is malfunctioning.

Number of 0.5-second blinks after a 3-second blink indicates malfunctioning items






An Example of Two 1.5-second Blinks Followed by a 0.5-second Blink Repeated





a through b are repeated.
b: Six 0.5-second blinks indicate that the LH side curtain air bag module circuit is malfunctioning.

Number of 0.5-second blinks after Two 1.5-second blinks indicates malfunctioning items






HOW TO ERASE SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
After a malfunction is repaired, turn the ignition switch OFF for at least one second, then turn ignition switch
ON. Diagnosis mode returns to the user mode. At that time the self-diagnosis result is cleared.