■ CAUTION ■
  • Never use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed in this Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or harness connectors.
  • Never repair, splice or modify the SRS wiring harness. If the harness is damaged, replace it with a new one.
  • Keep ground portion clean.

 
 DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION

  • The SRS self-diagnosis results can be read by using air bag warning lamp and/or CONSULT-III.
  • The user mode is exclusively prepared for the customer (driver). This mode warns the driver of a system malfunction through the operation of the air bag warning lamp.
  • The diagnosis mode allows the technician to locate and inspect the malfunctioning part.
  • The mode applications for the air bag warning lamp and CONSULT-III are as per the following.

    User mode
    Diagnosis mode
    Display type
    Air bag warning lamp
    X
    X
    ON-OFF operation
    CONSULT-III

    X
    Monitoring
    ×: Application, —: Not application

 
 HOW TO PERFORM TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR QUICK AND ACCURATE REPAIR

A good understanding of the malfunction conditions can make troubleshooting faster and more accurate.
In general, each customer feels differently about a malfunction. It is important to fully understand the symptoms or conditions for a customer complaint.
 
 Information from Customer.

  • WHAT..... Vehicle model.
  • WHEN..... Date, Frequencies.
  • WHERE..... Road conditions.
  • HOW..... Operating conditions, Symptoms.
 
 Preliminary Check.

Check that the following parts are in good order.