Air Bag Systems: Testing and Inspection

1. Connect the scan tool to the Data Link connector which is located on the left side kick panel just above the hood release.
2. Turn the ignition key to the ON position. Exit vehicle with the scan tool. Use the latest version of the diagnostic cartridge.
3. Using the scan tool, read and record the active diagnostic trouble code data.
4. Read and record any stored diagnostic trouble codes.
5. Refer to the proper Body Diagnostic Procedure if any diagnostic trouble codes are found in Step 3 and Step 4.
6. Erase stored diagnostic trouble codes if there are no active diagnostic trouble codes. If problems remain, diagnostic trouble codes will not erase. Refer to the proper Body Diagnostic Procedures to diagnose the problem. If the airbag warning lamp either fails to light, or goes on and stays on, there is a system malfunction. Refer to the proper Body Diagnostic Procedures to diagnose the problem. To test the airbag warning lamp operation in the cluster only, refer to Instrument Panel and Systems for procedures.