Mazda RX-8 Workshop Manual page 2822

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