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Diagnosis Procedure

WARNING:
  • Before servicing, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect battery negative terminal, and wait 3 minutes or more. (To discharge backup capacitor.)
  • Never use unspecified tester or other measuring device.

  1. CHECK HARNESS CONNECTOR

    Check the harness connector.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 2  .

    NO 

    Replace harness connector.

  2. CHECK WIRING HARNESS

    Check the wiring harness externals.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 3  .

    NO 

    Replace wiring harness.

  3. CHECK SPIRAL CABLE CIRCUIT

    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect driver air bag module harness connector and combination switch (spiral cable) harness connector.
    3. Check continuity between driver air bag module harness connector and combination switch (spiral cable) harness connector.
      Driver air bag module Combination switch (spiral cable) Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      M301 10 M32 28 Existed
      11 30
    4. Check continuity between driver air bag module harness connector and ground.
      Driver side air bag module Ground Continuity
      Connector Terminal
      M301 10 Not existed
      11

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 4  .

    NO 

    Replace combination switch (spiral cable). Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

  4. REPLACE AIR BAG DIAGNOSIS SENSOR UNIT

    1. Replace air bag diagnosis sensor unit. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
    2. Perform DTC confirmation procedure. Refer to DTC LOGIC .

    Is DTC detected?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 5  .

    NO 

    INSPECTION END

  5. REPLACE DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE

    1. Replace driver air bag module. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
    2. Perform DTC confirmation procedure. Refer to DTC LOGIC .

    Is DTC detected?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 1  .

    NO 

    INSPECTION END