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Action Taken

DERM turns on INFLATABLE RESTRAINT indicator light.

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.
  1. Checks for an open in passenger compartment discriminating sensor by measuring for proper resistance.
  2. Checks for proper terminal contact at passenger compartment discriminating sensor connector.
Fig 1: Code 18 - Discriminating Sensor Interconnect Open
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