Mazda RX-8 Manual page 2223

Diagnostic procedure
STEP INSPECTION
INSPECT DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE
(INFLATOR NO.2)
Using the WDS or equivalent, verify the following
•
PID/DATA monitor.
(See PID/DATA MONITOR TABLE .)
1
D_ABAGR2
Is the resistance of the driver-side air bag module
•
normal?
Resistance: 1.5    3.7 ohms
INSPECT DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE
CONNECTOR (CLOCK SPRING)
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 air bag module connector.
•
Is there any malfunction of the driver-side air bag
•
module connector?
VERIFY WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN
DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE (INFLATOR
3 NO.2) OR RELATED WIRING HARNESS
Connect the leads of the SST (Fuel and thermometer
•
checker) or apply 2 ohm resistance to driver side air
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 air bag
module.
Yes
(See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG
MODULE
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
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