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Air Bag Control Module: Testing and Inspection

Possible cause

^ Damaged SAS-unit
^ Open or short circuit in wiring harness Poor connection of connector

Remedy

Warning
^ Handling the SAS-unit improperly can accidently deploy the air bags, which may seriously injure you. Read SERVICE WARNINGS, before handling the SAS-unit.


1. Verify that the ignition switch is at LOCK.
2. (With passenger-side air bag module) Remove the passenger-side air bag module. Passenger Side

(Without passenger-side air bag module) Remove the dashboard.











3. Check the SAS-unit connection.

Note
^ Retry on-board diagnostic after replacing the SAS-unit. Service and Repair

If the air bag system warning light remains on. there may be a short circuit in the wiring harness between the instrument cluster and the SAS-unit.