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Diagnostic Trouble Code Priority Index


FAULT CODE PRIORITIES

Number of Flashes Probable Fault
No Lamp An operative air bag indicator lamp circuit. Air Bag Lamp Does Not Light Probable Fault - Inop Lamp Ckt
continuous Light Diagnostic module disconnected or faulty. Air Bag Lamp Stays On- Diagnostic Module Fault
2 All forward crash sensors disconnect. 2 Flashes - All Forward Crash Sensor Disconn
3 Loss of air bag deployment circuit power or backup power supply disconnected. 3 Flashes - Loss of Deployment Pwr/Backup Pwr Supply
4 Potential short in air bag deployment circuit or improperly grounded dash panel sensor.4 Flashes -Potential Short In Air Bag Deployment Ckt
5 Igniter circuit, or forward crash sensor deployment circuit shorted to ground. 5 Flashes - Short Forward Crash Sensor Deployment Ckt
6 Driver air bag circuit inoperative. 6 Flashes - Driver Air Bag Circuit Inoperative
7 Open monitor wiring circuit. 7 Flashes - Probable Fault - Monitor Wiring Ckt Inop
8 Forward crash sensor improperly attached or grounded. 8 Flashes - Fwd Crash Sen Improperly Attached/Grounded
9 Open forward crash sensor deployment circuit. 9 Flashes - Open Forward Crash Sensor Deployment Ckt
10 Faulty firing circuit disarm device. 10 Flashes - Disarm Device Blown/Deploy. Ckt Short
Tones 5 Sets of 5 Beeps Air bag lamp out and another fault