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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 if steering column connector is connected, since Code 26 sets when connector is apart.
  2. Checks for proper terminal contact at steering column connector.
  3. Checks if fault is in steering column.
  4. Checks is fault is in driver inflator module or SIR coil.
Fig 1: Code 26 - Driver Initiator Circuit Open
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