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Symptom Chart: Supplemental Restraint System

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Symptom Chart 

Condition Possible Sources Actions
A module does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool Fuse
Diagnostic scan tool
DLC
Wiring, terminals or connectors
Module
An audible tone sounds within 60 seconds of ignition ON SRS fault or airbag warning indicator fault CARRY OUT the RCM and IPC self-tests. For RCM Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), REFER to DTC Chart: Restraint Control Module (RCM)  For IPC Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), REFER to: Instrumentation, Message Center and Warning Chimes .
The airbag indicator is flashing SRS fault CARRY OUT the RCM, OCSM and BECMB self tests. REFER to DTC Chart: RCM, DTC Chart: OCSM, DTC Chart: BECMB in DTC Charts 
The airbag warning indicator is illuminated continuously Fuse
Wiring, terminals or connectors
IPC
RCM or OCSM
CARRY OUT the RCM, OCSM and BECMB self tests. REFER to DTC Chart: RCM, DTC Chart: OCSM, DTC Chart: BECMB in DTC Charts 
If no Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) were retrieved from the RCM, OCSM or BECMB, REFER to: Instrumentation, Message Center and Warning Chimes .
If the RCM, OCSM or BECMB does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool,