Diagnostic Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
| Step | Inspection | Action | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | INSPECT DRIVER-SIDE SIDE AIR BAG MODULE CONNECTOR
WARNING:
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Yes | Replace the malfunctioning part, then go to Step 8. |
| No | Go to the next step. | ||
| 2 | INSPECT DRIVER-SIDE SIDE AIR BAG MODULE CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO GROUND
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Yes | Refer to the wiring diagram and verify whether or not there is a common connector between SAS control module terminal and driver-side front seat connector terminal. If there is a common connector:
Go to Step 8. |
| No | Go to the next step. | ||
| 3 | INSPECT DRIVER-SIDE SIDE AIR BAG MODULE CIRCUIT FOR OPEN CIRCUIT
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Yes | Go to the next step. |
| No | Refer to the wiring diagram and verify whether or not there is a common connector between SAS control module terminal and driver-side front seat connector terminal. If there is a common connector:
Go to Step 8. |
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| 4 | INSPECT DRIVER-SIDE SIDE AIR BAG MODULE CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO EACH OTHER
|
Yes | Refer to the wiring diagram and verify whether or not there is a common connector between SAS control module terminal and driver-side front seat connector terminal. If there is a common connector:
Go to Step 8. |
| No | Go to the next step. | ||
| 5 | INSPECT DRIVER-SIDE SIDE AIR BAG MODULE CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO OTHER AIR BAG MODULE CIRCUIT
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Yes | Refer to the wiring diagram and verify whether or not there is a common connector between SAS control module terminal and driver-side front seat connector terminal. If there is a common connector:
Go to Step 8. |
| No | Go to the next step. | ||
| 6 | INSPECT DRIVER-SIDE SIDE AIR BAG MODULE CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO POWER SUPPLY
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Yes | Go to the next step. |
| No | Refer to the wiring diagram and verify whether or not there is a common connector between SAS control module terminal and driver-side front seat connector terminal. If there is a common connector:
Go to Step 8. |
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| 7 | INSPECT DRIVER-SIDE SIDE AIR BAG MODULE
|
Yes | Go to the next step. |
| No | Replace the driver-side side air bag module. (See SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM]
.) Then go to the next step. |
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| 8 | PERFORM SAS CONTROL MODULE DTC INSPECTION
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Yes | Repeat the inspection from Step 1.
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| No | DTC troubleshooting completed. | ||