Flow Chart 6 - Lamp Flashes Six Times

Possible cause
^ Damaged driver-side air bag module
^ Damaged clock spring
^ 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 PRECAUTIONS before handling the air bag module and SAS-unit.
Service Precautions

Step 1

1. Carry out the "Before Servicing" procedure under GENERAL PROCEDURES.
Service and Repair

2. Remove the driver-side air bag module.
Driver Side








3. Verify that the driver-side air bag module connector pin is not broken.








Step 2
- Verify that the clock spring connector pin is not broken.





Step 3
1. Connect the lead of the SST to between terminals B ana C of the driver-side air bag module connector.
2. Set the resistance of the SST to 2 ohms.
3. Connect the orange and blue clock spring connectors.
4. Turn the ignition switch to ON and check the diagnostic trouble code.

Step 4
1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK.
2. Disconnect the orange and blue clock spring connectors.





3. Connect the lead of the SST to between terminals B and C of the clock spring connector.
4. Set the resistance of the SST to 2 ohms.





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

Step 5
1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK.
2. Replace the SAS-unit.
Service and Repair





3. Turn the ignition switch to ON and check the diagnostic trouble code.
Flow of Diagnosis

4. If diagnostic trouble code 6 is still set, repair the wiring harness (clock spring - SAS-unit).