Mazda RX-8 Workshop Manual page 2814

Is there any malfunction of the driver-side side air bag
sensor connector?
INSPECT WIRING HARNESS BETWEEN SAS CONTROL MODULE
2
AND DRIVER-SIDE SIDE AIR BAG 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 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 2Z and driver-side side air
bag connector terminal A, and SAS control module
terminal 2AA and driver-side side air bag sensor
connector terminal B for the following:
NOTE:
Inspect for continuity while shaking the wiring harness
between the SAS control module and driver-side side
air bag sensor.
Is the wiring harness normal?
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 driver-side
side air bag sensor.