Driver Airbag Squib Status
- Using a DRBIII® read Airbag DTC's
If the following active codes are present:
DRIVER AIRBAG SQUIB STATUS CHART
| ACTIVE DTC | CONDITIONS | SQUIB STATUS |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Squib 1 open Driver Squib 2 open | Check the stored DTC's AND IF the stored minutes for both are within 15 minutes of each other. | Both Driver Squib 1 and 2 were used. |
| Driver Squib 1 open Driver Squib 2 open | Check the stored DTC's AND IF the stored minutes for Driver Squib 2 open is GREATER than the stored minutes for Driver Squib 1 by 15 minutes or more. | Driver Squib 1 was used; Driver Squib 2 is live. |
| Driver Squib 1 open Driver Squib 2 open | Check the stored DTC's AND IF the stored minutes for Driver Squib 1 open is GREATER than the stored minutes for Driver Squib 2 by 15 minutes or more. | Driver Squib 1 is live; Driver Squib 2 was used. |
| If Driver Squib 1 open is an active code. | Check the stored DTC's AND IF Driver Squib 2 open is NOT an active code. | Driver Squib 1 was used; Driver Squib 2 is live. |
| If Driver Squib 2 open is an active code | Check the stored DTC's AND IF Driver Squib 1 open is NOT an active code. | Driver Squib 1 is live; Driver Squib 2 was used. |
If neither of the following codes is an active code:
ACTIVE DTC AND SQUIB STATUS CHART
| ACTIVE DTC | SQUIB STATUS |
|---|---|
| Driver Squib 1 open Driver Squib 2 open | Status of Airbag is Unknown. |
CAUTION:
Deployed Front Air Bags may or may not have live pyrotechnic material within the air bag inflator. Do not dispose of 2003 Model Year Driver and Passenger Airbags unless you are sure of complete deployment. Please refer to the Hazardous Substance Control System for Proper Disposal. Dispose of deployed air bags in a manner consistent with state, provincial, local, and federal regulations.