Airbag System Check

Negative Battery Cable Remote Terminal:

1. Open hood and disconnect the negative battery cable remote terminal from the remote battery post.
2. Connect the DRB lll scan tool to the Data Link connector, located on the left side of the steering column and at the lower edge of the instrument panel.
3. Turn the ignition key to ON position. Exit vehicle with scan tool. Use the latest version of the proper cartridge.
4. After checking that no one is inside the vehicle, connect the battery negative remote terminal.
5. Using the DRB lll scan tool, read and record active diagnostic code data.
6. Read and record any stored diagnostic codes.
7. Refer to the Diagnostic Procedures if any diagnostic codes are found in Step 5 or Step 6.
8. Erase stored diagnostic codes if there are no active diagnostic codes. If problems remain, diagnostic codes will not erase. if airbag warning lamp either fails to light, or goes on and stays on, there is a system malfunction. Refer to the proper Diagnostic Procedures to diagnose the problem.