Suzuki sq-416-420-625 Service Manual page 716

10B-10 AIR BAG SYSTEM
AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK
WARNING:
To avoid deployment when troubleshooting the air bag system, do not use electrical test equipment
such as a battery powered or AC powered voltmeter, ohmmeter, etc., or any type of electrical equipment
other than that specified in this manual. Do not use a non-powered probe type tester.
Instructions in this manual must be followed carefully, otherwise personal injury may result.
CAUTION:
The order in which diagnostic trouble codes are diagnosed is very important. Failure to diagnose the
diagnostic trouble codes in the order specified may result in extended diagnostic time, incorrect diag-
nosis and incorrect parts replacement.
The diagnostic procedures used in this section are designed to find and repair air bag system malfunctions.
To get the best results, it is important to use the diagnostic flow tables and follow the sequence listed below.
A. PERFORM THE "AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK FLOW TABLE"
The "Air Bag Diagnostic System Check Flow Table" must be the starting point of any air bag system diagnostics.
The "Air Bag Diagnostic System Check Flow Table" checks for proper "AIR BAG" warning lamp operation, the
ability of the SDM to communicate through "AIR BAG" warning lamp and whether air bag diagnostic trouble
codes exist.
B. REFER TO THE PROPER DIAGNOSTIC TABLE AS DIRECTED BY THE "AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM
CHECK FLOW TABLE".
The "Air Bag Diagnostic System Check Flow Table" will lead you to the correct chart to diagnose any air bag
system malfunctions. Bypassing these procedures may result in extended diagnostic time, incorrect diagnosis
and incorrect parts replacement.
C. REPEAT THE "AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK FLOW TABLE" AFTER ANY REPAIR OR DIAGNOS-
TIC PROCEDURES HAVE BEEN PERFORMED.
Performing the "Air Bag Diagnostic System Check Flow Table" after all repair or diagnostic procedures will en-
sure that the repair has been made correctly and that no other malfunctions exist.