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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting





SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: AIRBAG SYSTEM: HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

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* Use these procedures to troubleshoot the airbag system.
* *: Use the Techstream.
1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP

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2. INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE

Standard voltage:

11 to 14 V

If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding.

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3. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM*

(a) Check for DTCs DTC Check / Clear.





B -- GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM [1][2]How to Proceed With Troubleshooting
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4. WARNING LIGHT CHECK

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5. CHECK DTC (Present and Past DTCs)*

(a) Check for DTCs DTC Check / Clear.





B -- PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE Problem Symptoms Table
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6. DTC CHART

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7. CIRCUIT INSPECTION*

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8. REPAIR

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9. CLEAR DTC (Present and Past DTCs)*

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10. CHECK DTC (Present and Past DTCs)*

(a) Check for DTCs DTC Check / Clear.





B -- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART Airbag System
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11. CONFIRMATION TEST*

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