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.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1996CHEVY VAN G3500, VAN CARGO, 6.5 FREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)RESTRAINTSAIR BAG, SRSSUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM
1996 Chevrolet Chevy Van G3500, Van Cargo, 6.5 F
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System
1996 Chevrolet Chevy Van G3500, Van Cargo, 6.5 FSECTION Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System
- Connector Identification
- Diagnosis & Testing
- Diagnostic Charts
- Sir Diagnostic System Check
- Chart A - Inflatable Restraint Control Module Integrity Check
- Chart B - Air Bag Warning Light Comes On Steady
- Chart C - Air Bag Warning Light Does Not Come On
- DTC 15 - Passenger-Side Deployment Loop Resistance High
- DTC 16 - Passenger-Side Deployment Loop Resistance Low
- DTC 17 - Passenger-Side Deployment Loop Open
- DTC 18 - Passenger-Side Deployment Loop Short To Ground
- DTC 19 - Passenger-Side Deployment Loop Short To Voltage
- DTC 21 - Driver-Side Deployment Loop Resistance High
- DTC 22 - Driver-Side Deployment Loop Resistance Low
- DTC 24 - Driver-Side Deployment Loop Short To Ground
- DTC 25 - Driver-Side Deployment Loop Short To Voltage
- DTC 26 - Driver-Side Deployment Loop Open
- DTC 35 - Discriminating Sensor Circuit Closed Or Short To Ground
- DTC 36 - Discriminating Sensor Circuit Open Or Short To
- DTC 51 - Deployment Commanded
- DTC 53 - Deployment Commanded With Loop Fault Present
- DTC 61 - Air Bag Warning Light Circuit Failure
- DTC 71 - Internal Inflatable Restraint Control Module Failure
- Post-Collision Air Bag Safety Inspection
- Description & Operation
- Service Precautions
- Disabling & Activating Air Bag System
- Post-Collision Inspection
- Adjustments
- Disposal Procedures
- Removal & Installation
- System Operation Check
- Wire Repair
- Torque Specifications
- Wiring Diagrams
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.