Mazda RX-8 Workshop Manual page 2781

Remove the column cover.
(See COLUMN COVER
Disconnect the clock spring connector.
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-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 2L and passenger-side side
air bag module connector terminal A, and SAS control
module connector terminal 2I and passenger-side side
air bag module connector terminal B for the following:
NOTE:
Inspect for continuity while shaking the wiring harness
between the SAS control module and passenger-side
side air bag module.
Is the wiring harness normal?
INSPECT THE WIRING HARNESS BETWEEN THE SAS CONTROL
3 MODULE AND PASSENGER-SIDE SIDE AIR BAG MODULE FOR A
SHORT CIRCUIT TO THE POWER SUPPLY
Connect the negative battery cable.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON position with SAS
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
Short to body ground
Open circuit
Short circuit between terminals
No Replace the wiring harness
between the SAS control
module and the passenger-
side side air bag module.
YesReplace the wiring harness
between the SAS control
module and the passenger-
side side air bag module.