Stored Codes

Airbag codes are automatically stored in the ACM memory as soon as the malfunction is detected, with the exception of the Loss Of Ignition Run-Only code, which is an active code only. A stored code indicates that there was an active code present at some time. However, the code currently may not be present as an active code, although another active code may be.

When a trouble code occurs, the Airbag warning indicator illuminates for 12 seconds minimum, (even if the condition existed for less than 12 seconds). Stored codes display the time in minutes that the code was active, and the number of times that the ignition has been cycled since the active code was last detected.

The minimum time shown for any code will be one minute, even if the code was actually present for less than one minute. Thus, the time shown for a code that was present for two minutes 13 seconds, for example, would be three minutes.

If a malfunction is not active while performing a diagnostic test, the active code diagnostic test will not locate the source or the condition. In this case, the stored code can indicate an area to inspect. The following procedure may uncover a malfunction that is difficult to locate:

If no obvious problems are found:

• Erase the stored codes
• Place the ignition in the Run position
• Wiggle the wire harness and connectors
• Rotate the steering wheel from stop to stop
• Recheck for active codes periodically as you work through the system.