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33 - Pin 7 Not Grounded at Diagnostic Monitor

Electrical Schematic:





Normal Operation
Pin 7 of the diagnostic monitor should be connected to ground. Connecting Pin 7 to ground programs the diagnostic monitor to ignore high resistance on the passenger side air bag circuits. If Pin 7 is not grounded, the diagnostic monitor will flash Diagnostic Trouble Code 33 on the air bag indicator.

Possible Causes
A high resistance or open in the passenger side air bag circuit can be caused by:
1. Pin 7 not connected to ground. The wire in pin location 7 in the Black diagnostic monitor harness connector should be connected to ground.

Pinpoint Test Steps:

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