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Action Taken

Center sensor assembly will illuminate AIR BAG indicator and open safety circuit, disabling SRS.

NOTE: Test numbers refer to test numbers on diagnostic chart. For circuit number identification, see WIRING DIAGRAMS.
  1. Test determines whether fault is in steering column components or in SRS circuitry.
  2. Checks whether fault is caused by a short from D+ circuit to D- circuit or faulty center sensor assembly.
  3. Checks whether steering column fault is caused by faulty SRS coil assembly or faulty inflator module.
WARNING: To avoid air bag deployment and injury when trouble shooting system, only use test equipment specified in diagnostic charts.
Fig 1: Flowchart, DTC 13 - Shorted Steering Column Circuit
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