Test B/DTC B1869 - No Air Bag Warning Light: Description

The AIR BAG warning light is designed to light for 4-8 seconds when ignition switch is turned to RUN position. This initial 4-8 seconds is normal operation for warning light, indicating SRS is functioning properly. If there is an open in circuit C277-11, circuit 608 (Black/Yellow wire), the air bag warning light will not light.

If air bag diagnostic monitor detects open in AIR BAG warning light circuit and another fault in system exists, the tone generator in diagnostic monitor will activate and five sets of five beeps will occur every 30 minutes while ignition switch is in RUN position. The beeps do not indicate Code 55 or any other code. The air bag warning light circuitry must be repaired before DTCs can be retrieved.