Malfunction Lamp / Indicator: Testing and Inspection

The diagnosis found here addresses an inoperative airbag indicator lamp condition. If the airbag indicator lamp stays on with the ignition switch in the On position, or comes on and stays on while driving, refer to Air Bag Systems for diagnosis.

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-BAGS, REFER TO AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELTS/AIR BAGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

If the airbag indicator lamp fails to light when the ignition switch is turned to the On position, replace the airbag indicator lamp bulb with a known good unit. If the airbag indicator lamp still fails to operate, diagnosis of the airbag lamp and the instrument cluster circuitry should be performed as described in Instrument Cluster. If the airbag lamp and instrument cluster circuitry are OK, diagnosis of the airbag system and the Chrysler Collision Detection (CCD) data bus should be performed with a DRB scan tool as described in the proper Diagnostic Procedures.