Side Airbag Cutoff Indicator Does Not Come on

Side airbag cutoff indicator does not come on

NOTE: If the SRS indicator also stays on, go to SRS indicator stays on, but no DTCs are stored.

1. Turn the ignition switch OFF, then wait for 10 seconds.
2. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and check that the side airbag cutoff indicator comes on for about 6 seconds.

Does the side airbag cutoff indicator come on?

YES - Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.

NO - Go to step 3.

3. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC).
4. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the SRS unit. If it does not communicate, troubleshoot the DLC circuit.
5. Do the gauge control module self-diagnostic function.

Does the side airbag cutoff indicator come on?

YES - Faulty SRS unit; replace the SRS unit.

NO - Faulty gauge control module (tach); replace the gauge control module (tach).