Flow Chart 4, Diagnostic Trouble Code 7

Possible Cause
^ Damaged passenger-side air bag module
^ Damaged SAS unit
^ Open or short circuit in wiring harness
^ Poor connection of connector

WARNING: Handling the air bag module and SAS unit improperly can accidently deploy the air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read SERVICE WARNINGS, before handling the air bag module and SAS unit.

Diagnostic Trouble Code 7:

Step 1
1. Carry out the "Before Servicing" procedure under GENERAL PROCEDURES.

Diagnostic Trouble Code 7:

2. Verify that the passenger-side air bag module connector pin is not broken.


Step 2

Diagnostic Trouble Code 7:

1. Connect the leads of the SST to terminals B and C of the passenger-side air bag module connector.
2. Set the resistance of the SST to 2 ohms.
3. Connect the clock spring connector.
4. Connect the negative battery cable.

Diagnostic Trouble Code 7:

5. Turn the ignition switch to ON and verify the diagnostic trouble code.

Step 3
1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for more than one minute to allow the backup power supply to deplete its stored power.
3. Disconnect the clock spring connector.
4. Disconnect the SAS unit connector.

Diagnostic Trouble Code 7:

5. Check the wiring harness between the terminals of the SAS unit connector and the passenger-side air bag connector for the following.
^ Ground short circuit
^ Line short circuit
^ Open circuit
6. If the wiring harness is normal, replace the SAS unit.
7. If the wiring harness is faulty, repair it.
(Passenger-side air bag module-SAS unit)