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Signal Too Low - Intermittent Fault




Checking Component







- Make a Note of the anti-theft radio code.
- Ignition off.
- Disconnect the battery negative lead.
- Disconnect the control module.
- Disconnect the connector from the seat belt tensioner.


WARNING
Under no circumstances use an ohmmeter or other live measuring instrument to take readings on a disconnected non-deployed pyrotechnical seat belt tensioner. This could deploy the seat belt tensioner!



Connect an ohmmeter between seat belt tensioner #1 and ground. Check for an intermittent short-circuit to ground according to Checking wiring and terminals - Intermittent faults.

Remedy as necessary.

Checking Wiring and Terminals - Intermittent Faults


WARNING
Under no circumstances use an ohmmeter or other live measuring instrument to take readings on a disconnected non-deployed pyrotechnical seat belt tensioner. This could deploy the seat belt tensioner!