Mazda RX-8 Manual page 2238

DTC B2444, U2017
B2444 Driver-side side air bag sensor (internal circuit abnormal)
DTC
U2017 Driver-side side air bag sensor (communication error)
WARNING:
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DETECTION
CONDITION
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POSSIBLE
CAUSE
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Detection conditions are for understanding the DTC outline before performing an
inspection. Performing an inspection according to only the detection conditions may
cause injury due to an operating error, or damage the system. When performing an
inspection, always follow the inspection procedure.
Malfunction in the wiring harness between the driver-side side air bag sensor and
SAS control module
Malfunction in the driver-side side air bag sensor circuit
Open or short circuit in the wiring harness between the driver-side side air bag
sensor and SAS control module
Driver-side side air bag sensor malfunction
SAS control module malfunction
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