DTC 22: Left Side Air Bag Sensor Malfunction
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 . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Access and disconnect SAS control module connector. See SAS CONTROL MODULE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Access and disconnect left side air bag sensor. See SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Check wiring harness between SAS control module connector, terminal 1B and left side air bag module connector, terminal "A" (Green/Orange wire), and between SAS control module connector, terminal 1D and left side air bag module connector, terminal "B" (Blue/Yellow wire), for short to ground, power supply or an open circuit. See Figure & Fig 1 . If wiring harness is okay, go to next step. If wiring harness is not okay, replace air bag wiring harness and go to step 7.
- Check wiring harness between SAS control module connector, terminal 1F and left side air bag module connector, terminal "C" (Green wire), and SAS control module connector, terminal 1E and left side air bag module connector, terminal "D" (Blue wire) for short to ground, power supply or an open circuit. See Figure & Fig 1 . If wiring harness is okay and DTC 22 was retrieved as a present malfunction, go to next step. If wiring harness is okay and DTC 22 was retrieved as a past malfunction, replace left air bag sensor and go to step 7. If wiring harness is not okay, replace air bag wiring harness and go to step 7.
- Measure continuity between SAS connector terminals 1F and 2Q. See Figure. If there is continuity, go to next step. If there is not continuity, replace SAS control module and go to step 7. See SAS CONTROL MODULE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Reconnect connectors to SAS control module, clockspring, passenger-side air bag module and, right and left side air bag modules. Reconnect negative battery cable. Turn ignition on and measure voltage between ground and left side air bag sensor connector, terminal "A". See Fig 1. If voltage is about 5 volts, replace left side air bag sensor and go to next step. See SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. If voltage is not about 5 volts, replace SAS control module and go to step 7. See SAS CONTROL MODULE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least one minute or more for back-up power to deplete. Connect left side air bag sensor connector. Reconnect negative battery cable and turn ignition on. If DTC 22 is indicated, replace SAS control module and go to next step. See SAS CONTROL MODULE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. If DTC 22 is not indicated, go to next step.
- Disconnect negative battery cable. 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.