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Chart A3, Scan Tool History Code Diagnosis: Description

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When ignition switch is first turned ON, system voltage is applied through IG fuse to SIR INDICATOR HIGH (B9) and to INFLATABLE RESTRAINT indicator light, which is connected to SIR INDICATOR LOW (A1). SIR fuse also applies system voltage to IGNITION 1 inputs A3 and B3. DERM responds by flashing INFLATABLE RESTRAINT indicator light 7 times.

When engine is being cranked, system voltage is applied to DERM at CRANK input. DERM grounds lamp circuit until system voltage is removed from CRANK input. This results in a steady INFLATABLE RESTRAINT indicator light during cranking.

After engine is cranked, DERM will again flash INFLATABLE RESTRAINT indicator light 7 times.

NOTE: Test numbers refer to test numbers on diagnostic chart. For circuit number identification, see WIRING DIAGRAMS  .
  1. Checks for intermittent opens in 36VLR wiring (circuit No. 236).
  2. Checks for intermittent open between IG fuse and arming sensor (circuit No. 39).
Fig 1: Chart A3, Scan Tool History Code Diagnosis
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