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AIR BAG SYSTEM 10B-3
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
With the air bag system which includes air bags for both the
driver’s and passenger’s sides as well as the seat belt pretension-
ers (if equipped), the sag of the seat belt is taken up (for seat belt
with pretensioner), the driver air bag (inflator) module is deployed
from the center of the steering column and the passenger air bag
(inflator) module from the top of the instrument panel in front of
the front passenger seat in occurrence of a front collision with an
impact larger than a certain set value to supplement protection
offered by the driver and front passenger seat belts.
The air bag system is designed to activate only in severe frontal
collisions. It is not designed to activate in rear impacts, side
impacts, rollovers, or minor frontal collisions, since it would offer
no protection in those types of accidents.
1. Driver side air bag
2. Passenger side air bag
3. Seat belt pretensioner (if equipped)
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10B-4 AIR BAG SYSTEM
SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND WIRING LOCATION VIEW AND CONNECTORS
1. Air bag harness 6. Passenger air bag (inflator) module
2.“Air bag” monitor coupler 7. SDM
3. DLC 8. Seat belt pretensioner (retractor assembly) (if equipped)
4. Contact coil assembly 9. Ground for air bag system
5. Driver air bag (inflator) module
CONNECTOR “Q02”CONNECTOR “G39”
146
9
5
7
8 3
8
“Q06”
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AIR BAG SYSTEM 10B-5
SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM
TERMINAL ARRANGEMENT OF SDM (VIEWED FROM HARNESS SIDE)
1
2
3
4 BLK/YEL
BLK/YELBLK/WHT
YEL/BLK
YEL/BLKGRN/RED
GRN GRNWHT WHT
GRN
BLU/RED
YEL/RED
GRN/ORN
GRN/YEL
BLU/ORN
BLU/YEL
6
12V
5V REDRED
BLU
BLU
5
8
7“G39”
“Q02”
“Q07” “Q05”
9
10PPL
BLK
“Q04”
Q06-2
Q06-4
Q06-14Q06-7
Q06-8 Q06-10
Q06-9
Q06-12
Q06-11
Q06-5
Q06-6 Q06-15
Q06-17L1
L2
IG
SDL
DNS
GNDLA
PP- PP+ DP- DP+P- P+ D- D+
“Q03”
“Q01”
“Q06”
“Q08”
15
161413
12 11
[A]
[B]
[C]
“Q01” “Q08”, “G39”
“Q06”
[A]: Shorting bar 5.“AIR BAG” fuse 12. Contact coil assembly
[B]: Air bag harness 6. Connection detection pin 13. Driver air bag (inflator) module
[C]: Connector 7. To ECM, TCM (if equipped) and ABS control
module (if equipped) 14. Passenger air bag (inflator) module
1. From main fuse 8. To data link connector (DLC) 15. Driver seat belt pretensioner (if equipped)
2. Ignition switch 9.“AIR BAG” monitor coupler 16. Passenger seat belt pretensioner (if equipped)
3.“IG METER” fuse 10. Ground for air bag system
4.“AIR BAG” warning lamp in combination meter 11. SDM
1. CONNECTOR “Q06” (SDM CONNECTOR)
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10B-6 AIR BAG SYSTEM
CONNECTOR “Q06” (SDM connector)
DIAGNOSIS
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)
The AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK must always be the starting point of any air bag system diagno-
sis. The AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK checks for proper “AIR BAG” warning lamp operation and
checks for air bag diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) using on-board diagnosis function or SUZUKI scan tool.
USE OF SPECIAL TOOL
You should be familiar with the tools listed in this section under the heading SPECIAL TOOLS. You should be
able to measure voltage and resistance. You should be familiar with proper use of a scan tool such as Air Bag
Driver/Passenger Load Tool, Connector Test Adapter Kit and the Digital Multimeter.
Special tool
(A) : 09932-76010 (Connector Test Adapter Kit)
This must be used whenever a diagnostic procedure requests
checking or probing a terminal.
Using the appropriate adapter in the special tool will ensure that
no damage to the terminal will occur from the multimeter probe,
such as spreading or bending. TERMINAL CIRCUIT TERMINAL CIRCUIT
Q06-1–Q06-11 Driver pretensioner
(if equipped)Low
Q06-2“AIR BAG” warning lamp Q06-12 High
Q06-3–Q06-13–
Q06-4 Ignition switch (power source) Q06-14 Data link connector (DLC)
Q06-5 Passenger pretensioner
(if equipped)High Q06-15 Diagnosis switch
Q06-6 Low Q06-16–
Q06-7 Passenger air bag (inflator)
moduleHigh Q06-17 Ground
Q06-8 Low Q06-18–
Q06-9 Driver air bag (inflator)
moduleLow Q06-19–
Q06-10 High Q06-20–
WARNING:
To avoid deployment when troubleshooting the air bag system, do not use electrical test equipment
such as a battery powered or AC powered voltmeter, ohmmeter, etc., or any type of electrical equip-
ment other than that specified in this manual. Do not use a non-powered probe type tester.
Instructions in this manual must be followed carefully, otherwise personal injury may result.
WARNING:
To avoid deployment when troubleshooting the air bag system, do not use electrical test equipment
such as a battery powered or AC powered voltmeter, ohmmeter, etc., or any type of electrical equip-
ment other than that specified in this manual. Do not use a non-powered probe type tester.
Instructions in this manual must be followed carefully, otherwise personal injury may result.
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AIR BAG SYSTEM 10B-7
The adapter will also give an idea of whether contact tension is
sufficient, helping to find an open or intermittent open due to poor
terminal contact.
Special tool
(B) : 09932-75010 (Air Bag Driver/Passenger Load Tool)
This tool is used only when called for in this section. It is used as
a diagnostic aid and safety device to prevent inadvertent air bag
(inflator) module deployment.
The load tool has three connectors attached to its case which are
electrically functional and serve as resistive load substitutions.
No more than two connectors are used at any time.
One of connectors (“STEERING WHEEL”) is used to substitute
the load of followings.
driver air bag (inflator) module when it is connected at the
top of the column to the contact coil assembly.
passenger air bag (inflator) module when it is connected to
the air bag harness connector for passenger air bag (inflator)
module.
Another connector (“BASE OF COLUMN”) is used to substitute
the load of the driver air bag (inflator) module and the contact coil
assembly when it is connected at the base of the column to the air
bag wire harness.
The third connector (“PASSENGER INFLATOR”) is not used.
By substituting the resistance of the load tool when called for, a
determination can be made as to whether an inflator circuit com-
ponent is causing system malfunction and which component is
causing the malfunction.
The load tool should be used only when specifically called for in
the diagnostic procedures.
1. Connector for contact coil and driver air bag (inflator) module
(Located near the base of the steering column)
2. Connector for driver, passenger air bag (inflator) module and driver and
passenger seat belt pretensioners
3. Not used
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10B-8 AIR BAG SYSTEM
INTERMITTENTS AND POOR CONNECTIONS
Most intermittents are caused by faulty electrical connections or
wiring. When a check for proper connection is requested in a
diagnostic flow table, perform careful check of suspect circuits for:
Poor mating of connector halves, or terminals not fully
seated in the connector body (backed out).
Dirt or corrosion on the terminals. The terminals must be
clean and free of any foreign material which could impede
proper terminal contact.
However, cleaning the terminal with a sand paper or the like
is prohibited.
Damaged connector body, exposing the terminals to mois-
ture and dirt, as well as not maintaining proper terminal ori-
entation with the component or mating connector.
Improperly formed or damaged terminals.
Check each connector terminal in problem circuits carefully
to ensure good contact tension by using the corresponding
mating terminal included in the connector test adapter kit
(special tool).
If contact tension is not enough, reform it to increase contact
tension or replace.
Special tool
(A) : 09932-76010 (Connector Test Adapter Kit)
Poor terminal-to-wire connection.
Check each wire harness in problem circuits for poor con-
nection by shaking it by hand lightly. If any abnormal condi-
tion is found, change the wire harness assembly or
component parts with new ones.
Wire insulation which is rubbed through, causing an intermit-
tent short as the bare area touches other wiring or parts of
the vehicle.
Wire broken inside the insulation. This condition could cause
a continuity check to show a good circuit, but if only 1 or 2
strands of a multi-strand-type wire are intact, resistance
could be far too high.
If any abnormality is found, repair or replace as a wire harness
assembly.
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AIR BAG SYSTEM 10B-9
AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK
The diagnostic procedures used in this section are designed to find and repair air bag system malfunctions.
To get the best results, it is important to use the diagnostic flow tables and follow the sequence listed below.
1) Perform the AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK FLOW TABLE.
(The AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK FLOW TABLE must be the starting point of any air bag sys-
tem diagnosis.
The AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK FLOW TABLE checks for proper “AIR BAG” warning lamp
operation through “AIR BAG” warning lamp and whether air bag diagnostic trouble codes exist.)
2) Refer to the proper diagnostic table as directed by the AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK FLOW
TABLE.
(The AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK FLOW TABLE will lead you to the correct table to diagnose
any air bag system malfunctions. Bypassing these procedures may result in extended diagnostic time, incor-
rect diagnosis and incorrect parts replacement.)
3) Repeat the AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK FLOW TABLE after any repair or diagnostic proce-
dures have been performed.
(Performing the AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK FLOW TABLE after all repair or diagnostic pro-
cedures will ensure that the repair has been made correctly and that no other malfunctions exist.)
FLOW TABLE TEST DESCRIPTION
STEP 1 : Check that “AIR BAG” warning lamp lights.
STEP 2 : Check that “AIR BAG” warning lamp lights.
STEP 3 : Check diagnosis switch circuit.
STEP 4 : Check that “AIR BAG” warning lamp flashes 6 times after ignition switch is turned ON.
STEP 6 : Check that history codes are in SDM memory. (using SUZUKI scan tool)
STEP 7 : Check that history codes are in SDM memory. (using monitor coupler)
STEP 9 : Check that current code is in SDM memory. (using SUZUKI scan tool)
STEP 10 : Check that current code is in SDM memory. (using monitor coupler)WARNING:
To avoid deployment when troubleshooting the air bag system, do not use electrical test equipment
such as a battery powered or AC powered voltmeter, ohmmeter, etc., or any type of electrical equip-
ment other than that specified in this manual. Do not use a non-powered probe type tester.
Instructions in this manual must be followed carefully, otherwise personal injury may result.
CAUTION:
The order in which diagnostic trouble codes are diagnosed is very important. Failure to diagnose the
diagnostic trouble codes in the order specified may result in extended diagnostic time, incorrect diag-
nosis and incorrect parts replacement.
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10B-10 AIR BAG SYSTEM
AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK FLOW TABLE
Step Action Yes No
1 1) Make sure that battery voltage is
about 11V or higher.
2) Note “AIR BAG” warning lamp as
ignition switch is tuned ON.
Does “AIR BAG” warning lamp come
ON when ignition switch is tuned
ON?Go to step 2. Proceed to Diagnostic Flow Table B
(“AIR BAG” warning lamp circuit
check).
2Does “AIR BAG” warning lamp come
ON steady?Proceed to Diagnostic
Flow Table A
(“AIR BAG” warning lamp
circuit check).Go to step 3.
3Does “AIR BAG” warning lamp keep
flashing (indicating DTC) when igni-
tion switch is ON?Proceed to Diagnostic
Flow Table C
(“AIR BAG” warning lamp
circuit check).Go to step 4.
4Does “AIR BAG” warning lamp turn
OFF, after flashing 6 times?Go to step 5. Go to step 8.
5 Do you have SUZUKI scan tool? Go to step 6. Go to step 7.
6 1) Check DTC using SUZUKI scan
tool. Refer to DTC CHECK.
Is “NO CODES” displayed on
SUZUKI scan tool?Air bag system is in good
condition.An intermittent trouble has occurred
at some place.
Check the connector harness, etc.
related to the sensed DTC.
Refer to INTERMITTENT AND
POOR CONNECTIONS in this sec-
tion.
Then clear DTC (Refer to DTC
CLEARANCE.) and repeat this table.
7 1) Check DTC using monitor cou-
pler. Refer to DTC CHECK.
Is flashing pattern no. 12 indicated
on “AIR BAG” warning lamp?Air bag system is in good
condition.An intermittent trouble has occurred
at some place.
Check the connector harness, etc.
related to the sensed DTC.
Refer to INTERMITTENT AND
POOR CONNECTIONS in this sec-
tion.
Then clear DTC (Refer to DTC
CLEARANCE.) and repeat this table.
8 Do you have SUZUKI scan tool? Go to step 9. Go to step 10.
9 1) Check DTC using SUZUKI scan
tool. Refer to DTC CHECK.
Is “NO CODES” displayed on
SUZUKI scan tool?Substitute a known-good
SDM and recheck.Check and repair according to Flow
Table corresponding to that DTC.
10 1) Check DTC using monitor cou-
pler. Refer to DTC CHECK.
Is flashing pattern no. 12 indicated
on “AIR BAG” warning lamp?Substitute a known-good
SDM and recheck.Check and repair according to Flow
Table corresponding to that DTC.