Normal Operation

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During normal operation, the air bag indicator will illuminate continuously for approximately 6 seconds and then go out after the ignition switch is placed in the ON or START position and no air bag faults exist. The air bag indicator will remain illuminated continuously after 5 cycles of a lamp fault code (LFC), if a fault exists. Refer to AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) in this article. Be sure to cycle the ignition switch and look for an approximate 6 second indicator prove-out without LFCs.

The restraints control module (RCM) will communicate diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) to the diagnostic tool through the data link connector (DLC). If the diagnostic tool displays NO COMMUNICATION when retrieving continuous DTCs, GO to PINPOINT TEST S to troubleshoot the system.