Restraints - Air Bag Lamp ON/DTC B00A0:81 Set

Bulletin No.: 08-006/11

Last Issued: 12/21/2011

Subject: AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON WITH DTC B00A0:81

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS
2011 Mazda2 vehicles with VINS lower than JM1 ******** 120900
(produced before December 01, 2010)

DESCRIPTION





Some vehicles may experience the air bag system warning light illumination with DTC B00A0:81 (Invalid signal to SAS control module) stored in the SAS control module. This concern will not inhibit air bag operation. The warning light will turn off when the ignition is switched to the off position.

Customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Is DTC B00A0:81 the only stored DTC in the SAS control module?

a. Yes - Proceed to step 2.

b. No - This bulletin does not apply. If other DTC's are stored, refer to MS3 or Workshop Manual (section 08-02 DTC TABLE).

2. Clear the DTC.

3. Was DTC B00A0:81 successfully cleared?

a. Yes - Replace the SAS control module. Refer to MS3 online or Workshop Manual (section 08-10 SAS CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).

b. No - DTC B00A0:81 is stored again. This bulletin does not apply. Refer to MS3 online or Workshop Manual (section 08-02 DTC B00A0:81 / B00A0:87 / B00A0:8F).

4. Verify no DTCs are stored in the SAS control module.





PART(S) INFORMATION





WARRANTY INFORMATION

NOTE:
^ This warranty information applies only to verified customer complaints on vehicles eligible for warranty repair.

^ This repair will be covered under Mazda's New Vehicle Limited Warranty term.

^ Additional diagnostic time cannot be claimed for this repair.