Chart D1 - Inflatable Restraint Indicator Does Not Come On: Description
When ignition is first turned on, system voltage is applied from fuse No. 6 to SIR INDICATOR HIGH and INFLATABLE RESTRAINT indicator light, which is connected to SIR INDICATOR LOW. Fuse No. 7 applies system voltage to IGNITION 1 inputs A3 and B3. Diagnostic Energy Reserve Module (DERM) responds by flashing INFLATABLE RESTRAINT indicator 7-9 times.
When engine is cranked, system voltage is applied to DERM at CRANK input. DERM grounds light circuit until system voltage is removed from CRANK input. This results in a steady INFLATABLE RESTRAINT indicator during cranking. After engine is cranked, DERM will again flash INFLATABLE RESTRAINT indicator 7-9 times.
NOTE:
Test numbers refer to numbers on diagnostic chart. For circuit number identification, see WIRING DIAGRAMS.
WARNING:
To avoid air bag deployment while trouble shooting SIR system, only use test equipment specified in diagnostic charts. Under no circumstances should battery powered test equipment or test light be used. Carefully follow all instructions.
- Checks if high side (power side) of light circuit is fault free. This circuit powers instrument panel cluster. If cluster is operative, no fault exists in power supply to INFLATABLE RESTRAINT indicator light.
- Checks fuse No. 6, which is in high side (power side) of light circuit.
- Checks for a short to ground in wiring harness or DERM.
- Checks for power supply fault.