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![SUBARU LEGACY 1997 Service Repair Manual 24) Turn ignition switch“OFF”, disconnect battery ground cable,
and wait 20 seconds. Remove driver side airbag module and
connect test harness C connector (1C) to (AB7) <Ref. to 5-5
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and wait 20 seconds. Remove driver side airbag module and
connect test harness C connector (1C) to (AB7) <Ref. to 5-5
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24) Turn ignition switch“OFF”, disconnect battery ground cable,
and wait 20 seconds. Remove driver side airbag module and
connect test harness C connector (1C) to (AB7)
[W3A1].> with airbag resistor attached to test harness C con-
nector (3C).
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25) Reconnect battery ground cable and turn ignition switch“ON”. Does airbag warning light go“OFF”after 8 seconds and remain off
for more than 30 seconds? See notes 1) and 2). (Refer to end of chart.) If“YES”, proceed to step 26). If“NO”, proceed to step
27).
26) Turn ignition switch“OFF”, disconnect battery ground cable, and wait 20 seconds. Install driver side airbag module
[W3B0].> and proceed to step 27).
27) Replace combination switch, and proceed to step 26).
28) Reconnect battery and turn ignition switch“ON”. Does airbag warning light go off after 8 seconds and remain off for more than 30
seconds? See notes 1) and 2). (Refer to end of chart.) If“YES”, proceed to step 29). If“NO”, proceed to step 31).
29) Perform clear memory procedure.
30) If memory cannot be cleared, another trouble code exists. Return to step 1).
31) Turn ignition switch“OFF”, disconnect battery ground cable, and wait 20 seconds. Replace driver side airbag module.
5-5 [W3A1].> Proceed to step 28).
NOTES:
1) Always remember to secure the green double locks before turning the ignition switch “ON”.
2) In some cases the airbag warning light will go “OFF” after 8 seconds but will turn “ON” again within 30 seconds. In this
case continue diagnostics with the basic diagnostics procedures or trouble code procedures.
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A: TROUBLE CODE 02
DIAGNOSIS:
Front sensor harness is shorted.
Airbag main harness is shorted.
Airbag module harness (Driver or passenger) is
shorted.
Roll connector is shorted.
Airbag control module is faulty.
1. Front sensor and harness inspection
O.K.
Not O.K.
Replace front sensor.
2. Airbag main harness inspection
O.K.
Not O.K.
Replace airbag main harness.
Replace airbag control module.
CAUTION:
Before performing diagnostics on airbag system, turn
ignition switch“OFF”, disconnect battery ground ter-
minal and then wait at least 20 seconds.
After 20 seconds elapse, remove instrument panel
lower cover, and disconnect (AB3) and (AB8), (AB9)
and (AB10).
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B: TROUBLE CODE 03
DIAGNOSIS:
Front sensor harness circuit is open.
Front sensor unit circuit is open.
1. Front sensor (LH and RH) inspectionIdentify faulty sensor and replace front sensor.
CAUTION:
Before performing the diagnostics on airbag system,
turn ignition switch“OFF”, disconnect battery ground
terminal and then wait at least 20 seconds.
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1. FRONT SENSOR (LH AND RH) INSPECTION
1) Disconnect connectors (AB4) and (AB5) from airbag
control module.
2) Connect connectors (AB4) and (AB5) to test harness
B2 connector (8B).
3) Measure resistance between connector (5B) terminal.
(5B) Terminal / Specified resistance:
(RH: AB4): No. 17—No. 18 / 1.4—1.6 kΩ
(LH: AB5): No. 15—No. 16 / 1.4—1.6 kΩ
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C: TROUBLE CODE 04
DIAGNOSIS:
Airbag main harness circuit is shorted.
Airbag module harness (Passenger) circuit is shorted.
Airbag control module is faulty.
1. Airbag main harness inspection
O.K.
Not O.K.
Replace airbag main harness.
Replace airbag control module.
CAUTION:
Before performing diagnostics on airbag system, turn
ignition switch“OFF”, disconnect battery ground
cable and then wait at least 20 seconds.
After 20 seconds elapse, remove instrument panel
lower cover, and disconnect (AB3) and (AB8), (AB9)
and (AB10).
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1. AIRBAG MAIN HARNESS INSPECTION
1) Disconnect connector (AB6) from airbag control module
, and connect it to test harness B2
connector (8B).
2) Measure resistance between test harness B2 connec-
tor (5B) terminal.
(5B) Terminal / Specified resistance:
No. 6—No.7/10kΩ, or more
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D: TROUBLE CODE 11
DIAGNOSIS:
Airbag control module is faulty.
Airbag main harness circuit is open.
Fuse No. 8 is blown.
Body harness circuit is open.
1. Airbag control module inspection
Not O.K.
O.K.
Replace airbag control module.
2. Airbag main harness inspection
O.K.
Not O.K.
Replace airbag main harness.
3. Fuse No. 8 inspection
O.K.
Not O.K.
Replace fuse No. 8.
Repair body harness.
CAUTION:
Before performing diagnostics on airbag system, turn
ignition switch“OFF”, disconnect battery ground
cable and then wait at least 20 seconds.
After 20 seconds elapse, remove instrument panel
lower cover, and disconnect (AB3) and (AB8), (AB9)
and (AB10).
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1. AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE INSPECTION
1) Disconnect connector (AB6) from airbag control module
and connect it to test harness B2
connector (8B).
2) Connect battery ground cable and turn ignition switch
“ON”. (engine off)
3) Measure voltage across connector (5B) terminal and
body.
(5B) Terminal / Specified voltage:
No. 2—Body / 10 V, or more
2. AIRBAG MAIN HARNESS INSPECTION
1) Go to step 2) below after performing diagnostics on air-
bag system as per flowchart under“1. AIRBAG CON-
TROL MODULE INSPECTION”previously outlined.
2) Turn ignition switch“OFF”, disconnect battery ground
terminal and then wait at least 20 seconds.
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3) Disconnect body harness connector (B31) from connec-
tor (AB1) at front lower pillar, and connect connector (AB1)
to test harness A connector (2A).
4) Measure resistance between test harness A connector
(5A) terminal and test harness B2 connector (5B) terminal.
Connector & terminal / Specified resistance:
(5A) No. 1—(5B) No.2/10Ω, or less
5) Measure resistance between terminals of connectors
(5A) and (5B).
(5A) Terminal / Specified resistance:
No. 1—Body/10kΩ, or more
(5B) Terminal / Specified resistance:
No. 2—Body/10kΩ, or more
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3. FUSE No. 8 INSPECTION
1) Turn ignition switch“OFF”, and remove airbag fuse pro-
tector.
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2) Remove and visually check fuse No. 8.
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E: TROUBLE CODE 12
DIAGNOSIS:
Airbag main harness circuit is open.
Airbag module harness (Driver) circuit is open.
Roll connector circuit is open.
Airbag control module is faulty.
1. Airbag main harness inspection
O.K.
Not O.K.
Replace airbag main harness.
Replace airbag control module.
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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1. AIRBAG MAIN HARNESS INSPECTION
1) Remove lower cover panel , and
connect connector (AB8) below steering column to test
harness C connector (1C).
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2) Disconnect connector (AB6) from
airbag control module, and connect it to test harness B2
connector (8B) terminal.
3) Measure resistance between test harness B2 connec-
tor (5B) and test harness C connector (3C) terminals.
Connector & terminal / Specified resistance:
(5B) No. 14—(3C) No.4/10Ω, or less
(5B) No. 1—(3C) No.3/10Ω, or less
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F: TROUBLE CODE 13
DIAGNOSIS:
Airbag main harness circuit is shorted.
Airbag module harness (Driver) is shorted.
Roll connector circuit is shorted.
Airbag control module is faulty.
1. Airbag main harness inspection
O.K.
Not O.K.
Replace airbag main harness.
Replace airbag control module.
CAUTION:
Before performing diagnostics on airbag system, turn
ignition switch“OFF”, disconnect battery ground
cable and then wait at least 20 seconds.
After 20 seconds elapse, remove instrument panel
lower cover, and disconnect (AB3) and (AB8), (AB9)
and (AB10).
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1. AIRBAG MAIN HARNESS INSPECTION
1) Disconnect connector (AB6) from airbag control module
, and connect it to test harness B2
connector (8B).
2) Measure resistance between test harness B2 connec-
tor (5B) terminal.
(5B) Terminal / Specified resistance:
No. 1—No.14/10kΩ, or more
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