Mazda RX-8 Workshop Manual page 2771

No.1) connector. (Corrosion, damage, and
disconnected pins)
Is there any malfunction of the passenger-side air bag
module (inflator No.1) connector?
INSPECT WIRING HARNESS BETWEEN SAS CONTROL MODULE
2
AND PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE (INFLATOR NO.1)
Remove the column cover.
(See COLUMN COVER
Disconnect the clock spring 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
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
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 harnesses between SAS control
module connector terminal 1P and passenger-side air
bag module connector (inflator No.1) terminal 1C, and
SAS control module connector terminal 1M and
passenger-side air bag module (inflator No.1)
connector terminal 1D for the following:
NOTE:
Inspect for continuity while shaking the wiring harness
between the SAS control module and passenger-side
air bag module.
Is the wiring harness normal?
INSPECT THE WIRING HARNESS BETWEEN THE SAS CONTROL
3 MODULE AND PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE (INFLATOR
NO.1) FOR A SHORT CIRCUIT TO THE POWER SUPPLY
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
Short to body ground
Open circuit
Short circuit between terminals
YesGo to the next step.
No Replace the wiring harness
between the SAS control
module and the passenger-
side air bag module
(inflator No.1).
YesReplace the wiring harness
between the SAS control
module and the passenger-