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Possible Causes

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Code 34 will set if there is a poor clockspring connection. Shorting bars inside connector are not being pushed back into their fully retracted positions. Code 34 will also set if there is a faulty shorting bar causing a short between circuits No. 614 and 615, or if a short circuit exists in air bag or clockspring.

  1. Verify Condition  - Turn ignition on. Check for fault codes. If Code 34 is flashing, go to step 2). If Code 34 is not flashing, check connectors, wiring, splices and crimps for an intermittent problem. DO NOT  proceed with diagnostic test unless code is flashing. Doing so will result in needless replacement of system components.
  2. Deactivate System  - Deactivate air bag system. See COMPLETE SYSTEM DEACTIVATION  under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. DO NOT  connect Air Bag Simulator (105-00010) to clockspring connector. Disconnect diagnostic monitor. Remove plastic locking wedge from diagnostic monitor Black connector. Check for continuity between terminals No. 10 (Gray/White wire) and No. 11 (Gray/Orange wire) of diagnostic monitor connector. If continuity does not exist, go to step 3). If continuity exists, go to step 4).
  3. Check Component Installation  - Connect Air Bag Simulator (105-00010) to clockspring connector. Reconnect diagnostic monitor. Turn ignition off and then on again. Wait 30 seconds. If Code 34 is flashing, replace diagnostic monitor. If Code 34 is not flashing, check shorting bar on driver-side air bag connector for proper operation. If shorting bar is okay, replace driver-side air bag.
    NOTE: It may be helpful to inspect clockspring-to-main wiring harness connector as an example of a normal shorting bar.
  4. Check Clockspring  - Disconnect clockspring connector from main wiring harness at base of steering column. Check for continuity between terminals No. 10 (Gray/White wire) and No. 11 (Gray/Orange wire) of diagnostic monitor connector. If continuity does not exist, check shorting bar on clockspring connector for proper operation. If shorting bar is okay, replace clockspring. If continuity exists, locate and repair short between circuits No. 614 (Gray/Orange wire) and No. 615 (Gray/White wire). Also, check for diagnostic monitor connector and clockspring connector for shorted terminals.
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