1996 SUBARU LEGACY warning

F: TROUBLE CODE 21
DIAGNOSIS:
Airbag control module is faulty.
1. Check if trouble code 21 is indicated.
CAUTION:
Before performing diagnostics on airbag system, turn
ignition switch“OFF”, disconnect battery ground
terminal, and then wait at least 20 seconds. 5-5b [W5A0].>
1. CHECK IF TROUBLE CODE 21 IS INDICATED.
Confirm flashing trouble code according to 5-5b [T4A0]
“BASIC DIAGNOSTICS PROCEDURE”.
: Is airbag warning light trouble code 21 indi-
cated?
: Replace airbag control module.
: Clear memory.
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I: TROUBLE CODE 33
DIAGNOSIS:
Airbag module is inflated.
1. Check if trouble code 33 is indicated.
CAUTION:
Before performing diagnostics on airbag system, turn
ignition switch“OFF”, disconnect battery ground
terminal, and then wait at least 20 seconds. 5-5b [W5A0].>
1. CHECK IF TROUBLE CODE 33 IS INDICATED.
Confirm flashing trouble code according to 5-5b [T4A0]
“BASIC DIAGNOSTICS PROCEDURE”.
: Is airbag warning light trouble code 33 indi-
cated?
: Replace airbag control module.
: Clear memory.
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N: AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON.
DIAGNOSIS:
Airbag warning light is faulty.
Airbag control module to airbag warning light harness
circuit is shorted or open.
Grounding circuit is faulty.
Airbag control module is faulty.
(AB1) and (B31) are not connected properly.
1. Double lock inspection for connectors (AB1)
and (B31)
2. Inspection of body harness, connector and
airbag warning light
3. Grounding circuit inspection
CAUTION:
Before performing diagnostics on airbag system, turn
ignition switch“OFF”, disconnect battery ground
cable and then wait at least 20 seconds.
B5M0122B
1. DOUBLE LOCK INSPECTION FOR CONNECTORS
(AB1) AND (B31)
1) Remove front pillar lower trim (Driver side).
2) Check double lock of connectors (AB1) and (B31).
: Is there poor contact in double lock of con-
nectors (AB1) and (B31)?
: Repair poor contact in double lock of connectors
(AB1) and (B31).
: Go to step2.


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B5M0123B
2. INSPECTION OF BODY HARNESS, CONNECTOR
AND AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT
1) Turn ignition switch“OFF”and connect body harness
connector (B31) to test connector A connector (1A).
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2) Connect battery ground cable and turn ignition switch
“ON”, (engine off) and connect connectors (3A) and (4A).
: Does the airbag warning light come off?
: Go to step 3).
: Go to next.
B5M0124A
: Is there anything unusual to body harness?
: Repair body harness.
: Replace airbag warning light module
1.
NOTE:
After problem has been eliminated, disconnect connectors
(3A) and (4A).
G5M0559
3) Turn ignition switch“OFF”, disconnect battery ground
cable and then wait at least 20 seconds, and re-connect
connectors (AB1) and (B31).
4) Remove instrument panel lower cover and disconnect
(AB3) with (AB8), then disconnect connector (AB6) from
airbag control module, and connect
it to test harness B2 connector (8B).
G5M0458
5) Connect battery ground cable and turn ignition switch
“ON,”(engine off) and connect connectors (6B) and (7B).
: Does the airbag warning light come on?
: Go to step3.
: Replace airbag main harness.
NOTE:
After problem has been eliminated, disconnect connectors
(6B) and (7B).
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O: AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINS OFF.
DIAGNOSIS:
Fuse No. 15 is blown.
Body harness circuit is open.
Airbag warning light is faulty.
Airbag main harness is faulty.
Airbag control module is faulty.
1. Fuse No. 15 inspection
2. Body harness inspection
3. Airbag warning light module (in combination
meter) inspection
4. Airbag main harness inspection
CAUTION:
Before performing diagnostics on airbag system, turn
ignition switch“OFF”, disconnect battery ground
terminal, and then wait at least 20 seconds.
G5M0460
1. FUSE No. 15 INSPECTION
Remove and visually check fuse No. 15.
: Is fuse No. 15 blown?
: Replace fuse No. 15.
If fuse No. 15 blows again, go to step2.
: Go to step2.
2. BODY HARNESS INSPECTION
Turn ignition switch“ON”(engine off) to make sure other
warning lights (in combination meter) illuminate.
: Do all the warning lights (in combination
meter) except airbag warning light come
on?
: Go to step3.
: Repair body harness.



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B5M0122B
3. AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT MODULE (IN
COMBINATION METER) INSPECTION
1) Turn ignition switch“OFF”, disconnect battery ground
cable and then wait at least 20 seconds.
2) Disconnect body harness connector (B31) from connec-
tor (AB1).
B5M0124A
3) Connect battery ground cable and turn ignition switch
“ON”(engine off) to make sure airbag warning light illumi-
nates.
: Does the airbag warning light come on?
: Go to step4.
: Replace airbag warning light module
1.
G5M0312
4. AIRBAG MAIN HARNESS INSPECTION
1) Turn ignition switch“OFF”, disconnect battery ground
cable and then wait at least 20 seconds.
2) Connect body harness connector (B31) and connector
(AB1).
3) Disconnect connectors (AB3) and (AB8) below steering
column.
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4) Disconnect connector (AB6) from airbag control mod-
ule.
5) Connect battery ground cable and turn ignition switch
“ON”to make sure airbag warning light illuminates.
: Does the airbag warning light come on?
: Replace airbag control module.
: Replace airbag main harness.
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P: WARNING LIGHT INDICATES TROUBLE
CODE, THEN NORMAL CODE.
—FLASHING TROUBLE CODE.—
DIAGNOSIS:
Airbag system component parts are faulty.
1. Airbag component parts appearance
inspection
2. Airbag component parts vibration inspection
3. Showering inspection to body
CAUTION:
Before performing diagnostics on airbag system, turn
ignition switch“OFF”, disconnect battery ground
cable, and then wait at least 20 seconds.


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Q: WARNING LIGHT INDICATES TROUBLE
CODE, THEN NORMAL CODE.
—FLASHING NORMAL CODE.—
DIAGNOSIS:
Airbag connector is faulty.
Fuse No. 16 is blown.
Airbag main harness is faulty.
Airbag control module is faulty.
Body harness is faulty.
1. Airbag connector appearance inspection
2. Airbag connector vibration inspection
3. Showering inspection to body
4. Fuse No. 16, airbag main harness, airbag
control module, body harness appearance
inspection
5. Fuse No. 16, airbag main harness, body
harness vibration inspection
6. Showering inspection to body
7. Warning light illumination check
CAUTION:
Before performing diagnostics on airbag system, turn
ignition switch“OFF”, disconnect battery ground
cable, and then wait at least 20 seconds.
1. AIRBAG CONNECTOR APPEARANCE INSPECTION
Conduct appearance inspection on airbag connectors
(AB2) through (AB8).
: Is there anything unusual about the appear-
ance of connectors (AB2) through (AB8)?
: Replace faulty airbag component parts.
: Go to step2.
NOTE:
Check terminals, case and wiring harnesses for damage.






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