Signal Missing - Intermittent Fault

Intermittent fault







- Make a note of the anti-theft radio code.
- Ignition off
- Disconnect the battery negative lead.
- Disconnect the connector from the driver's airbag.
- Disconnect the control module.
- Disconnect the contact reel connector.
- Check the contact reel for an intermittent open-circuit according to Checking wiring and terminals - Intermittent faults
- Check the connectors for contact resistance and oxidation according to Checking wiring and terminals - Intermittent faults.

Check for damage carefully.


WARNING
Under no circumstances use an ohmmeter or other live measuring instrument to take readings on a disconnected, non-deployed airbag module. This could deploy the airbag!


- Connect the contact reel connectors.

Connect an ohmmeter between driver's airbag #1 and #3. Check for an intermittent open-circuit according to Checking wiring and terminals - Intermittent faults.
Checking Wiring and Terminals - Intermittent Faults

Remedy as necessary.