Pinpoint Test I: The Air Bag Warning Indicator Is Never/Always On

I1 CARRY OUT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LAMPS AND CHIME ACTIVE COMMAND USING THE DIAGNOSTIC TOOL
- Key in OFF position.
- Connect the diagnostic tool.
- Key in ON position.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: Instrument Cluster Active Command.
- Select the instrument cluster warning lamps and chime active command. Trigger the indicator lamps active command on then off, while observing the air bag warning indicator.
- Does the air bag warning indicator illuminate when commanded on and turn off when commanded off?
  - Yes : GO to I2.
  - No : GO to I4.
I2 RETRIEVE THE RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE (RCM) RECORDED DTCs FROM BOTH THE CONTINUOUS AND ON-DEMAND SELF-TESTS
- Check for recorded RCM DTCs from the continuous and on-demand self-tests.
- Are any DTCs present?
  - Yes : If DTC B1868 is present, GO to I3. For all other DTCs, REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM to continue diagnosis.
  - No : GO to I3.
I3 CHECK FOR CORRECT RCM OPERATION
- Check for:
  - Corrosion
  - Pushed-out pins
- Connect all the RCM connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
- Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present.
- Is the concern still present?
  - Yes : INSTALL an new RCM. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM . TEST the system for normal operation.
  - No : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
I4 CHECK FOR CORRECT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OPERATION
- Disconnect the instrument cluster connector.
- Check for:
  - Corrosion
  - Pushed-out pins
- Connect the instrument cluster connector and make sure it seats correctly.
- Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present.
- Is the concern still present?
  - Yes : INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
  - No : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.