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Diagnostic Procedure

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  1. Access left side head impact air bag module and disconnect harness connector. See HEAD IMPACT AIR BAG MODULE  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Ensure left side head impact air bag connector lock button is not disengaged, or claw on lock is not deformed or damaged. If connector is okay, go to next step. If lock button is disengaged, or claw on lock is deformed or damaged, repair or replace harness or connector between left side head impact air bag and air bag sensor assembly.
  2. Disable air bag system. See DISABLING SYSTEM  under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Access air bag sensor assembly and disconnect right harness connector. See AIR BAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Disconnect left side head impact air bag harness connector. See HEAD IMPACT AIR BAG MODULE  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Release short spring on air bag sensor assembly left connector. See RELEASING SHORTING SPRING  under DIAGNOSTICS. Measure resistance between Yellow/Orange wire and Yellow/Violet wire on harness side of left side head impact air bag squib harness connector. See WIRING DIAGRAMS . If resistance is more than one megohm, go to next step. If resistance is less than one megohm, repair or replace harness or connector between left side head impact air bag module and air bag sensor assembly.
  3. Reconnect air bag sensor assembly left harness connector. Connect negative battery cable. Wait at least 2 seconds. Turn ignition switch to ON position. Wait at least 20 seconds. Clear DTCs. See CLEARING DTCS  under DIAGNOSTICS. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position. Wait at least 20 seconds. Turn ignition switch to ON position. Wait at least 20 seconds. Retrieve DTCs. See RETRIEVING DTCS  under DIAGNOSTICS. If DTC 87/B1165 is not displayed, go to next step. If DTC 87/B1165 is displayed, replace air bag sensor assembly.
  4. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position. Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least 90 seconds. Reconnect left side head impact air bag squib harness connector. Connect negative battery cable. Wait at least 2 seconds. Turn ignition switch to ON position. Wait at least 20 seconds. Clear DTCs. See CLEARING DTCS  under DIAGNOSTICS. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position. Wait at least 20 seconds. Turn ignition switch to ON position. Wait at least 20 seconds. Retrieve DTCs. See RETRIEVING DTCS  under DIAGNOSTICS. If DTC 87/B1165 is not displayed, system is functioning properly at this time. Check for intermittent air bag system fault. See AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT INTERMITTENT . If DTC 87/B1165 is displayed, replace left side head impact air bag module.
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