Diagnostic Aids
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Thoroughly inspect the wiring and the connectors. An incomplete inspection of the wiring and the connectors may result in a misdiagnosis, causing a part replacement with the reappearance of the malfunction.
The following are possible causes of the malfunction:
- A short to ground in the diagnostic request circuit
- An internal SDM malfunction
If an intermittent malfunction exists, refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems.
Air Bag Indicator Flashes Continuously
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
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| Schematic Reference: SIR Schematics Connector End View Reference: SIR Connector End Views |
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| 1 | Did you perform A Diagnostic System Check - SIR? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - SIR |
| 2 |
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Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 | Replace the SDM. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 4 | - |
| 4 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 2 |