FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview: Overview

Diagnostics for this system require use of the Rotunda New Generation Star (NGS) Tester 007-00500 or equivalent. The module controlling the system being diagnosed communicates with the Data Link Connector (DLC) located beneath the instrument panel.

- Use the Rotunda NGS Tester 007-00500 or equivalent, connected to the DLC to retrieve continuous DTCs and to execute self test diagnostics for the integrated air bag module.

- If self test is passed and no DTCs are retrieved, Go to the Diagnosis by Symptom Index to continue diagnostics. Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures

- If DTCs are retrieved, GO to Diagnostic Trouble Code Priority Index to continue diagnostics. Diagnostic Trouble Code Priority Index

- If the Integrated Air Bag Module cannot be accessed by the NGS, GO to Pinpoint Test B. B: Module Communication Error