Mazda RX-8 Manual page 2217

Diagnostic procedure
STEP INSPECTION
INSPECT DRIVER-SIDE SIDE AIR BAG MODULE
Using the WDS or equivalent, verify the following
•
PID/DATA monitor.
(See PID/DATA MONITOR TABLE .)
1
DS_AB
Is the resistance of the driver-side side air bag
•
module normal?
Resistance: 1.4    3.2 ohms
INSPECT DRIVER-SIDE SIDE AIR BAG MODULE
CONNECTOR
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.
2
(See SERVICE WARNINGS .)
(See SERVICE CAUTIONS .)
Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
•
Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1
•
min or more .
Disconnect the driver-side side air bag module
•
connector.
Is there any malfunction of the driver-side side air
•
bag module connector?
VERIFY WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN
3
DRIVER-SIDE SIDE AIR BAG MODULE OR
RELATED WIRING HARNESS
ACTION
[Present malfunction diagnosis]
Replace the SAS control
•
module.
(See SAS CONTROL
MODULE
Yes REMOVAL/INSTALLATIO
N .)
[Past malfunction diagnosis]
DTC troubleshooting
•
completed.
No Go to the next step.
Yes Replace the air bag wiring harness.
No Go to the next step.
Replace the driver-side side air bag
module.
Yes
(See SIDE AIR BAG MODULE
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
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