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
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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
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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
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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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