Side Airbag Cutoff Indicator Does Not Come On

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SRS Symptom Troubleshooting / Side airbag cutoff indicator does not come on

Side airbag cutoff indicator does not come on

NOTE:
* Before doing this troubleshooting procedure, find out if the vehicle was in a collision. If so, verify that all the required components were replaced with new components, of the correct part number, and that they were properly installed Service and Repair.
* If the SRS indicator also stays on, go to SRS indicator stays on, but no DTCs are stored, cannot be read SRS Indicator Stays On, But No DTCs Are Stored, Or Cannot Be Read.
* Before replacing the SRS unit, check the SRS unit software version with the HDS. If the software version is not the latest, update the SRS unit software Programming and Relearning, and retest.

1. Problem verification:

Problem verification
-1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), and wait for 10 seconds.

-2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and check that the side airbag cutoff indicator comes on for about 6 seconds.

Does the side airbag cutoff indicator come on for about 6 seconds and then go off?
-YES- Intermittent failure, the vehicle is OK at this time.
-NO- The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.

2. Gauge control module (tach) check:

Gauge control module (tach) check
-1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

-2. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

-3. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

-4. Do the gauge control module self-diagnostic function Testing and Inspection.

Does the side airbag cutoff indicator blink?
-YES- Faulty SRS unit; replace the SRS unit Service and Repair.
-NO- Faulty gauge control module (tach); replace the gauge control module (tach) Gauge Control Module (Tach) Removal and Installation.