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Passenger protection maintenance: Inspect airbag system

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  1. Function test of airbag warning light. Switch on ignition to carry out this test. The airbag warning light must light up for approx. 3 seconds. If the warning light does not light up, check the bulb and power supply.
  2. Function test of the airbag system:
    • Connect and switch on the Porsche System Tester.
    • Switch ignition on.
    • Establish communication with the Airbag/POSIP control module.
    • Read out fault memory: No fault stored.
    • Remove E1 fuse.
    • Fault present after approx. 30 seconds >>Airbag warning light.<<
    • Insert E1 fuse again.
    • Clear fault memory.
    • Read out fault memory again after approx. 30 seconds: No fault stored.
  3. Check that a trim or stickers are not attached to the airbag units (driver's, passenger's, side airbag).
  4. Visual inspection of the components for damage and deformation.
  5. The system check must be acknowledged in the stamp spaces provided in the Guarantee and Maintenance booklet.
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