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RCF - Rapid Continuous Flashing of Air Bag Lamp

RAPID CONTINUOUS FLASHING OF AIR BAG INDICATOR

All Primary Crash Sensors Disconnected

Normal Operation
Each primary crash sensor has two wires. One wire is used for air bag deployment and monitoring the sensor's connection to the diagnostic monitor (Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code 41 diagnosis). The other wire is used for monitoring the mounting (ground) of the sensor to sheet metal (Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Codes 44, 45, and 46 diagnosis). If both primary sensors are not connected and if both primary sensors are not properly grounded, then the diagnostic monitor will flash the air bag indicator continuously at a fast rate.

Possible Cause
Rapid continuous flashing of the air bag indicator can be caused by:
1. All primary crash sensors disconnected from wiring harness or main wiring harness not connected with engine compartment wiring harness.

Rapid Continuous Flashing of Air Bag Indicator Electrical Schematic: