Symptom Chart

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Symptom Chart

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
The air bag warning indicator is illuminated continuously	Fuse to restraints control module (RCM) Wiring, terminals or connectors Instrument cluster module RCM	Go to Pinpoint Test A .
Air bag warning indicator flashing	Air bag/pretensioner supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault	REFER to Diagnostic Instructions .
Audible tone - DTCs retrieved, air bag warning indicator inoperative	SRS fault and air bag warning indicator fault	REFER to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) DTC Table .
No communication with the RCM	Scan tool Data link connector (DLC) Circuitry RCM	REFER to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article to diagnose the no communication concern.
No communication with the occupant classification system module (OCSM)	Scan tool DLC Circuitry OCSM	REFER to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article to diagnose the no communication concern.