Test C - Air Bag Warning Light Stays On, Diagnostic Monitor Disconnected Or Faulty: Description
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AIR BAG light is designed to illuminate for 4-8 seconds when ignition is turned on. This initial 4-8 second illumination is normal operation. System is performing a system operation check. Diagnostic monitor detects faults located in monitored circuits of air bag system. Diagnostic monitor will command AIR BAG light to flash a series of times to indicate the fault code that has been detected. If AIR BAG light comes on when ignition is turned on and stays on continuously for more than 8 seconds, a fault exists in AIR BAG light circuit.