Section 7 (Air Bag Restraint Systems): Diagnostics: Notes
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NOTE:
After component replacement, perform a system operation check to ensure proper system operation. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK .
Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . The SRS control module is capable of diagnosing air bag system components and ETR components. If a fault is detected by the SRS control module or system is malfunctioning, SRS warning light will do one or more of the following:
- SRS warning light goes out after 2 minutes. System fault is noted, however occupant protection is not affected. See RETRIEVING FAULT CODES .
- SRS warning light illuminates continuously. System is faulty which may result in a non deployment or false deployment. See RETRIEVING FAULT CODES .
- SRS warning light blinks continuously. Control module has been replaced without setting control module parameters.