Diagnostic Aids

A short to ground in air bag module circuit can cause an intermittent condition. Moving wires while monitoring DRIVER SENSELO may help locate fault. Inspect CKTs G/R and G for cutting or chafing. Diagnostic table directs technician to note entry value of DRIVER SENSELO. Comparing value of DRIVER SENSELO can be helpful in determining if intermittent condition exists.

NOTE: Test numbers refer to specific step numbers on diagnostic chart and may skip step numbers. No information has been left out. For circuit number identification, see WIRING DIAGRAM .

2) This test checks DRIVER-SIDE LOW voltage measured by SDM.
3) This test isolates malfunction to one side of air bag steering wheel module Yellow 2-way connector located near base of steering column

Fig 1: DTC B1024 - Driver Deployment Loop Short To Ground (1 Of 2)

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