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Normal Operation

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As part of the supplemental restraint system (SRS), the vehicle is equipped with a deployable steering column. The restraints control module (RCM) will deploy (collapse) the steering column during a frontal collision when seat position information and other parameters reach predetermined limits. Refer to Air Bag and Safety Belt Pretensioner Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) .

The RCM checks the deployable steering column circuits for faults. If the RCM detect low resistance on either circuit, it will store DTC B2987 in memory and flash LFC 12-10 on the air bag warning indicator.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following: