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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting





SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: AIRBAG SYSTEM: HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

HINT
* Use these procedures to troubleshoot the airbag system.
* *: Use the Techstream.

1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

2. INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE

Standard voltage:

11 to 14 V

If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding.

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3. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM*

(a) Check for DTC Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

Result





B -- CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION CIRCUIT
A -- Continue to next step.

4. WARNING LIGHT CHECK

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5. CHECK DTC (Present and Past DTCs)*

(a) Check for DTC Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

Result





B -- PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
A -- Continue to next step.

6. DTC CHART

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7. CIRCUIT INSPECTION*

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8. REPAIR

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9. CLEAR DTC (Present and Past DTCs)*

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10. CHECK DTC (Present and Past DTCs)*

(a) Check for DTC Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

Result





B -- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
A -- Continue to next step.

11. CONFIRMATION TEST*

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