Circuit/System Testing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Pontiac G5 and 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Ignition ON, observe the function of the air bag indicator lamp, the indicator lamp will flash 7 times and turn OFF.
- If the air bag indicator continuously illuminates, check the serial data signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
- If the air bag indicator continually flashes, program the SDM.
- Command the IPC indicators ON and OFF with a scan tool, all IPC indicators including the air bag indicator should turn ON and OFF while changing between the commanded states.
- If the air bag indicator does not illuminate, replace the IPC.
- If all tests are normal, replace the SDM.