NO.2 AIR BAG SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED ALL THE TIME

STEP	INSPECTION	ACTION
1	INSPECT BATTERY • Measure voltage of battery. • Is voltage 9 V or more?	Yes	Go to the next step.
No	Battery is weak. Inspect charge/discharge system, then go to step 9. (See BATTERY INSPECTION [ZJ, ZY].) (See BATTERY INSPECTION [MZ-CD 1.4 DI Turbo].)
2	INSPECT DTCS IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER • Inspect the DTC for the instrument cluster on-board diagnostic system. (See DTC INSPECTION [INSTRUMENT CLUSTER].) • Have DTCs been recorded in memory?	Yes	Perform the applicable DTC inspection, then go to step 9. (See DTC TABLE [INSTRUMENT CLUSTER].)
No	Go to the next step.
3	INSPECT DTCS IN SAS CONTROL MODULE • Inspect the DTC for the SAS control module on-board diagnostic system. (See DTC DISPLAY.) • Have DTCs been recorded in memory?	Yes	Perform the applicable DTC inspection. (See DTC TABLE.)
No	Go to the next step.
4	VERIFY THAT SAS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR IS CONNECTED Warning • Handling the air bag system components improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag modules and pre-tensioner seat belts, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag system components. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS.) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS.) • Turn ignition switch to LOCK position. • Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more. • Remove the rear console. (See REAR CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.) • Are all SAS control module connectors securely connected?	Yes	Go to the next step.
No	Reconnect the connector properly, then go to step 9.
5	INSPECT POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT OF SAS CONTROL MODULE (TERMINAL 3A) • Inspect voltage for PID/DATA monitor VPWR item using M-MDS. (See PID/DATA MONITOR DISPLAY.) • Is the PID value 9.0 V or more?	Yes	Go to step 8.
No	Go to the next step.
6	INSPECT WIRING HARNESS BETWEEN BATTERY AND FUSE BLOCK • Turn ignition switch to ON position • Measure voltage at terminals fuse block of connector. • Is voltage of at least either terminal 9 V or more?	Yes	Go to the next step.
No	Repair wiring harnesses, then go to step 8.
7	INSPECT WIRING HARNESS BETWEEN FUSE BLOCK AND SAS CONTROL MODULE • Measure voltage at terminals fuse block of connector. • Is voltage of at least either terminal 9 V or more?	Yes	Repair wiring harnesses, then go to step 9.
No	Inspect fuse block, then go to step 9.
8	VERIFY THAT SAS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR TERMINAL 3J IS GROUND • Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. • Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more. • Remove the column cover. (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.) • Disconnect the clock spring connector. • Remove the glove compartment. (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.) • Disconnect the passenger-side air bag module connector. • Disconnect the side air bag module connectors. (Vehicles with side air bag module) • Disconnect the driver and passenger-side curtain air bag module connectors. (Vehicles with curtain air bag module) • Remove the B-pillar lower trims. (See B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.) • Disconnect the driver-side and passenger-side pre-tensioner seat belt connector. • Remove the rear console. (See REAR CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.) • Disconnect the all SAS control module connectors. • Inspect wiring harness between SAS control module connector terminal 3J and ground for following: ― Short to power supply ― Open circuit • Is wiring harness normal?	Yes	Replace the SAS control module, then go to next step. (See SAS CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
No	Replace wiring harnesses, then go to the next step.
9	CONFIRM THAT MALFUNCTION SYMPTOMS DO NOT RECUR AFTER REPAIR • Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. • Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more. • Connect the all SAS control module connectors. • Connect the driver-side and passenger-side pre-tensioner seat belt connector. • Connect the driver and passenger-side curtain air bag module connectors. (Vehicles with curtain air bag module) • Connect the side air bag module connectors. (Vehicles with side air bag module) • Connect the passenger-side air bag module connector. • Connect the clock spring connector. • Connect the instrument cluster connector. • Connect the negative battery cable. • Turn ignition switch to ON position. • Does air bag system warning light operate properly?	Yes	Complete troubleshooting, then explain repairs to customer.
No	Recheck malfunction symptoms, then repeat from step 1 if malfunction recurs.

STEP

INSPECTION

ACTION

INSPECT BATTERY

• Measure voltage of battery.

• Is voltage 9 V or more?

Yes

Go to the next step.

Battery is weak.

Inspect charge/discharge system, then go to step 9.

(See BATTERY INSPECTION [ZJ, ZY].)

(See BATTERY INSPECTION [MZ-CD 1.4 DI Turbo].)

INSPECT DTCS IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

• Inspect the DTC for the instrument cluster on-board diagnostic system.

(See DTC INSPECTION [INSTRUMENT CLUSTER].)

• Have DTCs been recorded in memory?

Yes

Perform the applicable DTC inspection, then go to step 9.

(See DTC TABLE [INSTRUMENT CLUSTER].)

Go to the next step.

INSPECT DTCS IN SAS CONTROL MODULE

• Inspect the DTC for the SAS control module on-board diagnostic system.

(See DTC DISPLAY.)

• Have DTCs been recorded in memory?

Yes

Perform the applicable DTC inspection.

(See DTC TABLE.)

Go to the next step.

VERIFY THAT SAS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR IS CONNECTED

Warning

• Handling the air bag system components improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag modules and pre-tensioner seat belts, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag system components.

(See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS.)

(See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS.)

• Turn ignition switch to LOCK position.

• Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more.

• Remove the rear console.

(See REAR CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

• Are all SAS control module connectors securely connected?

Yes

Go to the next step.

Reconnect the connector properly, then go to step 9.

INSPECT POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT OF SAS CONTROL MODULE (TERMINAL 3A)

• Inspect voltage for PID/DATA monitor VPWR item using M-MDS.

(See PID/DATA MONITOR DISPLAY.)

• Is the PID value 9.0 V or more?

Yes

Go to step 8.

Go to the next step.

INSPECT WIRING HARNESS BETWEEN BATTERY AND FUSE BLOCK

• Turn ignition switch to ON position

• Measure voltage at terminals fuse block of connector.

• Is voltage of at least either terminal 9 V or more?

Yes

Go to the next step.

Repair wiring harnesses, then go to step 8.

INSPECT WIRING HARNESS BETWEEN FUSE BLOCK AND SAS CONTROL MODULE

• Measure voltage at terminals fuse block of connector.

• Is voltage of at least either terminal 9 V or more?

Yes

Repair wiring harnesses, then go to step 9.

Inspect fuse block, then go to step 9.

VERIFY THAT SAS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR TERMINAL 3J IS GROUND

• Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.

• Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more.

• Remove the column cover.

(See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

• Disconnect the clock spring connector.

• Remove the glove compartment.

(See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

• Disconnect the passenger-side air bag module connector.

• Disconnect the side air bag module connectors. (Vehicles with side air bag module)

• Disconnect the driver and passenger-side curtain air bag module connectors. (Vehicles with curtain air bag module)

• Remove the B-pillar lower trims.

(See B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

• Disconnect the driver-side and passenger-side pre-tensioner seat belt connector.

• Remove the rear console.

(See REAR CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

• Disconnect the all SAS control module connectors.

• Inspect wiring harness between SAS control module connector terminal 3J and ground for following:

― Short to power supply

― Open circuit

• Is wiring harness normal?

Yes

Replace the SAS control module, then go to next step.

(See SAS CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

Replace wiring harnesses, then go to the next step.

CONFIRM THAT MALFUNCTION SYMPTOMS DO NOT RECUR AFTER REPAIR

• Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.

• Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more.

• Connect the all SAS control module connectors.

• Connect the driver-side and passenger-side pre-tensioner seat belt connector.

• Connect the driver and passenger-side curtain air bag module connectors. (Vehicles with curtain air bag module)

• Connect the side air bag module connectors. (Vehicles with side air bag module)

• Connect the passenger-side air bag module connector.

• Connect the clock spring connector.

• Connect the instrument cluster connector.

• Connect the negative battery cable.

• Turn ignition switch to ON position.

• Does air bag system warning light operate properly?

Yes

Complete troubleshooting, then explain repairs to customer.

Recheck malfunction symptoms, then repeat from step 1 if malfunction recurs.

2	Air bag system warning light is illuminated all the time.
DESCRIPTION	Malfunction in air bag system warning light circuit (open circuit or short to power supply).
POSSIBLE CAUSE	• Weak battery • SAS control module malfunction • Instrument cluster (print plate) malfunction • No connection in SAS control module connector • Poor contact in instrument cluster connector (16-pin) • Open or short to power supply circuit in wiring harness between instrument cluster and SAS control module • Poor contact at terminals 3A of SAS control module connector • Poor contact in wiring harness between terminal 3J of SAS control module connector and ground • Poor contact in wiring harness between SAS 10 A fuse and terminal 3A of SAS control module