Mazda RX-8 Workshop Manual page 2767

Remove the clock spring.
(See CLOCK SPRING
Inspect for continuity between clock spring connector terminals 1C—B and
1D—A.
Is there continuity?
INSPECT WIRING HARNESS BETWEEN SAS CONTROL MODULE AND CLOCK
3 SPRING
Remove the glove compartment.
(See GLOVE COMPARTMENT
Disconnect the passenger-side air bag module connector.
Disconnect the driver and passenger-side curtain air bag module connectors.
Disconnect the driver and passenger-side side air bag module connectors.
Remove the rear door lower trim.
(See REAR DOOR LOWER TRIM
Disconnect the driver and passenger-side pre-tensioner seat belt connectors.
Partially peel back the floor covering.
Disconnect the SAS control module connector.
Inspect the wiring harness between SAS control module connector terminal
1V and clock spring connector terminal 1C, and SAS control module
connector terminal 1S and clock spring connector terminal 1D for the
following:
NOTE:
Inspect for continuity while shaking the wiring harness between the SAS
control module and clock spring.
Is the wiring harness normal?
INSPECT THE WIRING HARNESS BETWEEN THE SAS CONTROL MODULE AND
4 CLOCK SPRING FOR A SHORT CIRCUIT TO THE POWER SUPPLY
Connect the negative battery cable.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON position with SAS control module
connector and clock spring connector disconnected.
Measure the voltage of SAS control module connector terminals 1V and 1S.
NOTE:
Measure the voltage while shaking the wiring harness between the SAS
control module and clock spring.
Is the voltage measured?
INSPECT DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE (INFLATOR NO.1)
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Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
Short to ground
Open circuit
Short circuit between terminals
YesGo to the next step.
No Replace the wiring harness
between the SAS control
module and the clock
spring.
YesReplace the wiring harness
between the SAS control
module and the clock
spring.
No Go to the next step.
YesGo to the next step.