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Test P: LFC 18/DTC B1890 - Pad Warning Lamp Circuit Short to Battery

PINPOINT TEST P: LFC 18/DTC B1890 - PAD WARNING LAMP CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY


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Normal Operation
When the ignition is in the ON position, the passenger air bag deactivation (PAD) indicator prove-out period is initiated by the RCM. The RCM briefly activates the PAD indicator to verify to the occupants proper functional operation of the PAD indicator.

Possible Causes
A PAD indicator circuit short to battery can be caused by:
- damaged wiring, terminals or connectors.
- a faulted PAD indicator.
- a faulted RCM.