DTC 1: SAS Control Module Connector Poor Connection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda Protege5 and 2003 Mazda Protege. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Turn ignition switch to LOCK position. Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait more than one minute to allow back-up power supply to deplete. Access and check SAS control module harness connectors for improper connection. See SAS CONTROL MODULE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. If connector is okay, go to next step. If connector needs correct installation, install as necessary and go to step 4.
- Disable air bag system. See DISABLING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Disconnect SAS control module connectors. Check short bar connecting terminals 2T and 2W, 2D and 2G, and 2AB and 2Y of SAS control module connectors. See Figure & Figure . If short bars are okay, and DTC 1 was retrieved as a present malfunction, replace SAS control module and go to step 4. See SAS CONTROL MODULE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. If short bars are okay, and DTC 1 was retrieved as a past malfunction, go to next step. If short bar is damaged or bent, replace air bag wiring harness and go to step 4.
- Check air bag wiring harness between ground and SAS connector, terminal 2Z for short to power supply or open circuit. If wiring harness is okay, and DTC 1 was retrieved as a present malfunction, replace SAS control module and go to next step. See SAS CONTROL MODULE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. If wiring harness is okay, and DTC 1 was retrieved as a past malfunction, go to next step. If wiring harness is not okay, replace air bag wiring harness and go to next step.
- Reconnect all connectors and install previously removed components. Reconnect negative battery cable. Clear past malfunction DTCs. See CLEARING PAST MALFUNCTION DTCS under DIAGNOSTICS. Perform system operation check. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK . If AIR BAG warning light operates normally, trouble shooting is complete. If AIR BAG warning light does not operate normally, reconfirm malfunction symptoms.