Diagnostic procedure

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DTC B1996, B1997, B1998, B1999 DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

STEP	INSPECTION		ACTION
1	INSPECT PASSENGER-SIDE SIDE AIR BAG MODULE Using the WDS or equivalent, verify the following PID/DATA monitor. (See PID/DATA MONITOR TABLE .) PS_AB Is the resistance of the passenger-side side air bag module normal? Resistance: 1.4-3.2 ohms	Yes	[Present malfunction diagnosis] Replace the SAS control module. (See SAS CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) [Past malfunction diagnosis] DTC troubleshooting completed.
1		No	Go to the next step.
2	INSPECT PASSENGER-SIDE SIDE AIR BAG MODULE CONNECTOR WARNING: Handling the air bag system components improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag modules and pre-tensioner seat belts, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag system components. (See SERVICE WARNINGS .) (See SERVICE CAUTIONS .) Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more. Disconnect the passenger-side side air bag module connector. Is there any malfunction of the passenger-side side air bag module connector?	Yes	Replace the air bag wiring harness.
2		No	Go to the next step.
3	VERIFY WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN PASSENGER-SIDE SIDE AIR BAG MODULE OR RELATED WIRING HARNESS Connect the leads of the SST (Fuel and thermometer checker) or apply 2-ohm resistance to passenger-side side air bag module connector terminals A and B. Set the resistance of the SST (Fuel and thermometer checker) to the 2-ohm position. Connect the negative battery cable. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. Using the WDS or equivalent, verify the following PID/DATA monitor. (See PID/DATA MONITOR TABLE .) DSB_P_ST Are related wiring harnesses normal?	Yes	Replace the passenger-side side air bag module. (See SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3		No	Replace the air bag wiring harness, then go to the next step.
4	INSPECT SAS CONTROL MODULE Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more. Connect the passenger-side side air bag module connector. Are DTCs B1996, B1997, B1998 and/or B1999 indicated?	Yes	[Present malfunction diagnosis] Replace the SAS control module. (See SAS CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) [Past malfunction diagnosis] DTC troubleshooting completed.
4		No	DTC troubleshooting completed.