Mazda RX-8 Manual page 2200

INSPECT WIRING HARNESS BETWEEN
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND SAS CONTROL
MODULE
WARNING:
Handling the air bag system components improperly
•
can accidentally deploy the air bag modules and
pre-tensioner seat belts, which may seriously injure
you. Read the service warnings and cautions before
handling the air bag system components.
(See SERVICE WARNINGS .)
(See SERVICE CAUTIONS .)
Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
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Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1
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min or more .
Remove the column cover.
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Disconnect the clock spring connector.
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Remove the glove compartment.
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Disconnect the passenger-side air bag module
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connector.
Disconnect the driver and passenger-side curtain air
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bag module connectors.
Disconnect the driver and passenger-side side air
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bag module connectors.
Remove the rear door lower trim.
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Disconnect the driver and passenger-side pre-
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tensioner seat belt connectors.
Partially peel back the floor covering.
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Disconnect the SAS control module connector.
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Disconnect the instrument cluster connector.
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Inspect the wiring harness between SAS control
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module terminal 1T and instrument cluster terminal
2K for the following:
Short to ground
Short to power supply
Open circuit
Is the wiring harness normal?
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INSPECT AIR BAG SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT
Connect the instrument cluster connector.
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4
Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
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Does the air bag system warning light illuminate?
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No Replace the air bag wiring harness.
Yes Go to next step.
Replace the instrument cluster.
No
(See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
(w) RX-8 Safety
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