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Checking Special Tools 861 8437




BXA. Re-Checking

Special tools: 861 8437







BXA1. General

When checking and trouble-shooting the SRS system it is important to use special tools which are free from faults. A defective special tool will cause an incorrect display in the diagnostic system and makes checking and trouble-shooting harder.
To ensure that the special tool is not defective, the tool should be re-checked with an ohmmeter before using. Then continue with BXA2.


BXA2. Detaching resistance






Detach the resistance by removing the part shown in the figure.
Check for any damage on the connector and cabling.
Then continue with BXA3.


BXA3. Re-checking resistance






Use an ohmmeter to check the resistance of the special tool.
Connect the ohmmeter to the pin on the special tool, as shown in the figure. The ohmmeter should display between 1.65 and 2.35 Ohms
If reading Is OK: Go to BXA4.
If reading is incorrect: Go to BXA5.


BXA4. Information on fault localization
The special tool is OK.
Remove the wire from the pin.
Operation done


BXA5. Information on fault localization
The special tool is defective.
Replace the tool with a new one
Fault corrected