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Test B: DTC B1869 - Lamp Air Bag Warning Indicator Circuit Open

PINPOINT TEST B: DTC B1869 - LAMP AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR CIRCUIT OPEN

Normal Operation
During normal operation, the air bag warning indicator will illuminate continuously for approximately 6 seconds and then go out after the ignition switch is placed to the ON or START and no air bag fault exists. The air bag warning indicator will remain illuminated continuously after 5 cycles of a LFC, if a fault exists.

If the restraints control module (RCM) detects an open or short to ground on the air bag warning indicator circuit, it will store DTC B1869 in memory.

- DTC B1869 Lamp Air Bag Warning Indicator Circuit Open - If the RCM detects an open circuit or short to ground on the air bag warning indicator circuit, it will set this DTC.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- Wiring, terminals or connectors
- RCM
- Instrument cluster (IC) module


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