Airbag Warning Light Remains Off: Wiring Diagram

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Airbag system < Refer to appropriate SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM. >

Fig 1: Airbag Warning Light Remains OFF - Wiring Diagram

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Step	Check	Yes	No
1 CHECK COMBINATION METER. Turn the ignition switch to ON, and confirm that warning lights of combination meter illuminate.	Do warning lights except for airbag illuminate?	Go to step 2 .	Check the combination meter.
2 CHECK DTC. Read the DTC. < Refer to OPERATION , Read Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). >	Is DTC displayed?	Perform the diagnosis according to DTC.	Go to step 3 .
3 CHECK FUSE. Remove fuse No. 5 from the fuse & relay box, and perform visual inspection.	Is the fuse OK?	Go to step 4 .	Replace the fuse. If the fuse is blown out again, go to step 4.
4 CHECK AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CIRCUIT (IN COMBINATION METER). Turn the ignition switch to OFF, disconnect the battery ground cable, and wait for 60 seconds or more. Disconnect the connectors (AB1) and (B31). Connect the battery ground terminal and turn the ignition switch to ON.	Does airbag warning light illuminate?	Go to step 5 .	Check the combination meter.
5 CHECK AIRBAG MAIN HARNESS. Turn the ignition switch to OFF, disconnect the battery ground cable, and wait for 60 seconds or more. Connect the connector (AB1) and (B31). Disconnect the connectors (AB6, AB17, AB18) from airbag control module. Connect the battery ground terminal and turn the ignition switch to ON.	Does airbag warning light illuminate?	Replace the airbag control module. < Refer to AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE . >	Replace the airbag main harness along with bulkhead harness.