Mazda RX-8 Workshop Manual page 2835

INSPECT WIRING HARNESS BETWEEN SEAT TRACK POSITION
2
SENSOR AND SAS CONTROL 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 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 2W and seat track position
sensor connector terminal A, and SAS control module
terminal 2X and seat track position sensor connector
terminal B for the following:
NOTE:
Inspect for continuity while shaking the wiring harness
between the SAS control module and seat track
position sensor.
Is the wiring harness normal?
INSPECT THE WIRING HARNESS BETWEEN THE SAS CONTROL
3
MODULE AND SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSOR 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 seat track
position sensor.
YesReplace the wiring harness
between the SAS control