With Hard DTCs/ Lamp Fault Codes

The deactivation and reactivation require the installation and removal of restraint system diagnostic tools. These procedures require the disconnection of the driver air bag module, passenger air bag module, driver side air bag module, passenger side air bag module, driver safety belt buckle pretensioner, and passenger safety belt buckle pretensioner. This reduces the risk of deployment of air bag modules and safety belt pretensioners while diagnostics are being carried out.

Restraint system diagnostic tools are required to carry out diagnosis and testing of the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). It is not acceptable to short-circuit the air bag module or pretensioner connections with a jumper wire. If a jumper wire is used to short-circuit the air bag module or pretensioner connections, a Lamp Fault Code (LFC) will be displayed.

Most supplemental restraint system (SRS) diagnostic procedures will require the use of the deactivation and reactivation procedures.

WARNING: THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TOOL IS FOR RESTRAINT SYSTEM SERVICE ONLY. REMOVE FROM VEHICLE PRIOR TO ROAD USE. FAILURE TO REMOVE COULD RESULT IN INJURY AND POSSIBLE VIOLATION OF VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS.

The reactivation procedure requires the removal of any restraint system diagnostic tools installed and the reconnection of any air bag modules and pretensioners disconnected.