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Clearing Codes: Impulse Tester

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  1. After all repairs have been made, each code readout must be erased individually. Fault Code No. 10 can ONLY be erased by replacing SRS control unit. Locate diagnostic connector. See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC CONNECTOR LOCATION  table. See Figure .
  2. Insert Diagnostic Connector Adapter (140-589-63-00) into round diagnostic connector. Using Impulse Tester (124-589-19-21-00), connect tester Yellow probe to diagnostic connector adapter terminal no. 30. Connect other tester probe to diagnostic connector adapter terminal No. 1 (ground). Ensure all SRS electrical connections are connected and secure. Turn ignition switch to ON position.
  3. Press START button on impulse tester for exactly 3 seconds. This action will start SRS control unit self-diagnostics. Wait 3 more seconds, then press START button again and hold for 6-8 seconds to erase fault code.
  4. Continue step 3) sequence until all fault codes are erased. Perform RETRIEVING FAULT CODES sequence again to ensure all SRS fault codes are erased. SRS warning light will flash only once when no more fault codes exist in system memory.
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