Chart C3 - Inflatable Restraint Indicator Comes On Steady: Description
When ignition is first turned on, system voltage is applied from fuse No. 6 to REDUNDANT INDICATOR IGNITION 1 input and INFLATABLE RESTRAINT indicator light, which is connected to SIR INDICATOR output. Fuse No. 7 applies system voltage to IGNITION 1 inputs. Diagnostic Energy Reserve Module (DERM) responds by flashing INFLATABLE RESTRAINT indicator 7 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 times.
NOTE:
Test numbers refer to test numbers on diagnostic chart. For circuit number identification, see WIRING DIAGRAMS.
WARNING:
To avoid air bag deployment while troubleshooting the 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 whether a short to ground is causing fuse No. 7 to open.
- Checks whether a faulty DERM or a short to ground in either SIR wiring harness or dual pole arming sensor is causing fuse No. 7 to open.
- Checks if short to ground is located in SIR wiring harness or dual pole arming sensor.