Mazda RX-8 Workshop Manual page 2800

connector?
INSPECT WIRING HARNESS BETWEEN SAS CONTROL MODULE
2 AND CRASH ZONE SENSOR
Remove the column cover.
(See COLUMN COVER
Disconnect the clock spring connector.
Remove the glove compartment.
(See GLOVE COMPARTMENT
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
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
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 1B and crash zone sensor
connector terminal A, and SAS control module terminal
1C and crash zone sensor connector terminal B for the
following:
NOTE:
Inspect for continuity while shaking the wiring harness
between the SAS control module and crash zone
sensor.
Is the wiring harness normal?
INSPECT THE WIRING HARNESS BETWEEN THE SAS CONTROL
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 crash zone
sensor.