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Passenger's Air Bag Off Indicator Light Check




PASSENGER'S AIR BAG OFF INDICATOR LIGHT CHECK

SYSTEM CHECK





Check that the passenger's air bag OFF indicator light illuminates when the ignition switch is in the "ON" position.
Check that it illuminates for approximately seven seconds and then goes out.
In the following situations, the indicator will stay on to show that the passenger's
(front) air bag is not operational.

- The occupant classification-ECU and weight sensor sense 66 pounds (30 kg) on the front passenger seat.
- The front passenger's seat is not occupied.

Illumination check

1. Remove the instrument center panel.





2. Connect the positive battery terminal with the instrument center panel connector terminal No. 8. Then, check if the passenger's air bag OFF indicator light is illuminated when the negative battery terminal and the instrument center panel connector terminal No. 11 are connected.
3. If the passenger's air bag OFF indicator light is illuminated, it is judged good.