Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1993 Chevrolet Camaro Base, StandardFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Air Bag Restraint System
- Connector Identification
- Description & Operation
- System Operation Check
- Post-Collision Inspection
- Service Precautions
- Disabling & Activating Air Bag System
- Adjustments
- Disposal Procedures
- Removal & Installation
- Diagnosis & Testing
- Diagnostic Charts
- Sir Diagnostic System Check
- Chart A (1 Of 3) - History Trouble Code Diagnosis
- Chart A (2 Of 3) - History Trouble Code Diagnostics
- Chart A (3 Of 3) - History Trouble Code Diagnostics
- Chart B - Flash Code Diagnosis
- Chart C - Air Bag Warning Light Comes On Steady
- Chart D (1 Of 2) - Air Bag Warning Light Does Not Come On
- Chart D (2 Of 2) - Air Bag Warning Light Does Not Come On
- Chart E - Air Bag Warning Light Does Not Come On Steady During Crank
- Chart F - Air Bag Warning Light Flashes 7 Times & Then Flashes DTC 12
- Chart G - DERM Cannot Communicate Through Serial Data Circuit
- DTC 14 - Dual Pole Arming Sensor Disconnected
- DTC 15 - Passenger Initiator Circuit Resistance High
- DTC 16 - Passenger Initiator Circuit Resistance Low
- DTC 17 - Passenger Initiator Circuit Open
- DTC 18 - Discriminating Sensor Interconnect Open
- DTC 19 (1 Of 3) - Passenger Initiator Circuit Voltage High
- DTC 19 (2 Of 3) - Passenger Initiator Circuit Voltage High
- DTC 19 (3 Of 3) - Passenger Initiator Circuit Voltage High
- DTC 21 - Driver Initiator Circuit Resistance High
- DTC 22 - Driver Initiator Circuit Resistance Low
- DTC 23 - Driver Initiator Circuit Voltage High
- DTC 24 (1 Of 3) - Initiator Circuit Voltage Low
- DTC 24 (2 Of 3) - Initiator Circuit Voltage Low
- DTC 24 (3 Of 3) - Initiator Circuit Voltage Low
- DTC 25 (1 Of 2) - Initiator Circuit Short To Ignition
- DTC 25 (2 Of 2) - Initiator Circuit Short To Ignition
- DTC 26 - Driver Initiator Circuit Open
- DTC 28 - Current Sink Or Source Failure
- DTC 31 - Driver Loop Energy Reserve Feed Open
- DTC 34 - Dual Pole Arming Sensor Feed Open
- DTC 35 (1 Of 2) - Discriminating Sensor Open Or Missing
- DTC 35 (2 Of 2) - Discriminating Sensor Open Or Missing
- DTC 36 - Passenger Loop Energy Reserve Feed Open
- DTC 42 - Loop Energy Reserve Voltage Low
- DTC 43 - Driver Source Feed Low
- DTC 44 - Passenger Source Feed Low
- DTC 51 - Frontal Crash Detected
- DTC 52 - Data Area Full
- DTC 53 - Driver Side Low High Resistance
- DTC 54 - Passenger Side Low High Resistance
- DTC 55 - DERM Incompatibility
- DTC 61 - Sir Indicator Circuit Failure
- DTC 62 - Redundant Sir Indicator Circuit Failure
- DTC 71 &/Or 75 - Internal DERM Fault
- DTC 81 - Driver Ignition Diode Open
- DTC 82 - Passenger Ignition Diode Shorted
- DTC 83 - Driver Reserve Diode Shorted
- DTC 84 - Passenger Reserve Diode Shorted
- Wire Repair
- Torque Specifications
- Wiring Diagrams
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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