Clearing Codes

Disconnect battery for minimum one minute to clear codes.

CAUTION: Flash Code Method can only be used on 1987 700 Series, 1987-89 600 Series and 1987-89 300 Series.

Disconnect battery for minimum one minute to clear codes.

Fig 1: Identifying SRS Diagnosis Plug & Test Connector

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FLASH CODE DISPLAY

Flash Digits

⁽¹⁾ Fault Code

1-1-1

1-1-2

1-4-1

1-4-2

2-1-1

2-1-2

2-2-1

2-2-2

2-3-1

2-3-2

2-4-1

2-4-2

3-1-1

3-1-2

3-2-1

3-2-2

3-3-1

3-3-2

3-4-1

3-4-2

⁽¹⁾	See appropriate test under FLASH CODE - FAULT CODES

SRS DEFECT FAULT CODE (1989 500 & 700 SERIES & 1991 325 SERIES)

Fault Code	Problem
1	Ignition Capacitor Defective
2	Diagnostic Control Unit Malfunction
3	Air Bag Supply Wire Insufficient Insulation
4	Air Bag Supply Wire Defective
5	Seat Belt Tensioner Supply Wire Insufficient Insulation
6	Seat Belt Tensioner Supply Wire Defective
7	Left Front Crash Sensor Faulty Contact
8	Left Front Crash Sensor Defective
9	Left Front Crash Sensor Ground
10	Right Front Crash Sensor Faulty Contact
11	Right Front Crash Sensor Defective
12	Right Front Crash Sensor Ground
13	Left Front Crash Sensor Supply Wire Insufficient Insulation
14	Left Front Crash Sensor Supply Wire Defective
15	Right Front Crash Sensor Supply Wire Insufficient Insulation
16	Right Front Crash Sensor Supply Wire Defective
17	Warning Light Short-Circuit
18	Warning Light Defective
19	Defect Verification Memory Set
20	Diagnostic Control Unit Defective
21	Diagnostic Mode Not Possible