Diagnosis & Testing: Self-Diagnostics

The system readiness indicator light (AIR BAG warning light) is used in diagnosing malfunctions or faults in the air bag system. A fault code will be displayed when the ignition switch is in the RUN position and the diagnostic monitor detects a system fault. Certain faults may not be displayed until approximately 30 seconds after ignition switch has been turned to RUN position. This is the amount of time required for diagnostic monitor to test and verify all system faults.

AIR BAG warning light flashes a series of 2-digit fault codes. For example, a fault Code 32 would be displayed in the following manner: flash flash flash, one-second pause, flash flash, 3-second pause. After one cycle, the code would be repeated.

The coded fault feature is prioritized so that if 2 or more different fault codes occur at the same time, the highest priority fault indication will be shown until corrected, using appropriate diagnostic test procedure. Identify fault code and perform appropriate diagnostic test. See FAULT CODE IDENTIFICATION  table. See DIAGNOSTIC TESTS. Once the higher priority fault has been corrected, check AIR BAG warning light to see if another fault exists. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK  .

If a system fault exists and AIR BAG warning light is malfunctioning, a series of 5 sets of 5 beeps will be heard, indicating service is needed. The number of beeps does not indicate a fault code. See TEST N  under DIAGNOSTIC TESTS.