Diagnostic procedure

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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE - DTC 35

STEP	INSPECTION		ACTION
1	Is vehicle equipped with side air bag?	Yes	Go to the next step.
1	Is vehicle equipped with side air bag?	No	Go to Step 5.
2	INSPECT WIRING HARNESS BETWEEN PASSENGER-SIDE SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR AND SAS CONTROL MODULE WARNING: Handling air bag system components improperly can accidentally deploy air bag modules and pre-tensioner seat belts, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings and cautions before handling air bag system components. (See SERVICE WARNINGS .) (See SERVICE CAUTIONS .) Turn ignition switch to LOCK position. Disconnect negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more . Remove column cover. Disconnect clock spring connector. Remove glove compartment. Disconnect passenger-side air bag module connector. Disconnect driver- and passenger-side side air bag module connectors. Remove driver- and passenger-side B-pillar lower trims. Disconnect driver- and passenger-side pre-tensioner seat belt connectors. Turn up floor covering. Disconnect all SAS control module connectors. Disconnect passenger-side side air bag sensor connector. Inspect following wiring harness between SAS control module and passenger-side side air bag sensor terminals (harness-side) for short to ground, short to power supply, and open circuit: 1L and A 1J and B 1H and C 1G and D Are wiring harnesses normal?	Yes	Present malfunction diagnosis: Go to the next step. Past malfunction diagnosis: Replace SAS control module. (See SAS CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] )
2		No	Replace wiring harnesses.
3	INSPECT PASSENGER-SIDE SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR Measure resistance between passenger-side side air bag sensor terminals C and D. Is resistance approx. 1 kilohm?	Yes	Replace SAS control module, then go to the next step. (See SAS CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] )
3		No	Replace passenger-side side air bag sensor. (See SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] )
4	VERIFY WHETHER PASSENGER-SIDE SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR IS MALFUNCTIONING OR NOT Connect all SAS control module connectors. Connect passenger-side side air bag sensor connector. Connect clock spring connector. Connect passenger-side air bag module connector. Connect driver- and passenger-side side air bag module connectors. Connect driver- and passenger-side pre-tensioner seat belt connectors. Connect negative battery cable. Turn ignition switch to ON position. Is DTC 35 indicated?	Yes	Replace passenger-side side air bag sensor. (See SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] )
4		No	Troubleshooting completed.
5	VERIFY THAT SAS CONTROL MODULE TERMINAL 2AA IS GROUNDED WARNING: Handling air bag system components improperly can accidentally deploy air bag modules and pre-tensioner seat belts, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings and cautions before handling air bag system components. (See SERVICE WARNINGS .) (See SERVICE CAUTIONS .) Turn ignition switch to LOCK position. Disconnect negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more . Remove column cover. Disconnect clock spring connector. Remove glove compartment. Disconnect passenger-side air bag module connector Remove driver- and passenger-side B-pillar lower trims. Disconnect driver- and passenger-side pre-tensioner seat belt connectors. Turn up floor covering. Disconnect all SAS control module connectors. Inspect wiring harness between SAS control module terminal 2AA and ground for following. Short to power supply Open circuit Is wiring harness normal?	Yes	Present malfunction diagnosis: Replace SAS control module. (See SAS CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] ) Past malfunction diagnosis: Troubleshooting completed.
5		No	Replace wiring harness.