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Erasing Diagnostic Trouble Code Memory
1996 Isuzu Oasis SSECTION Erasing Diagnostic Trouble Code Memory
NOTE:
Use SCS service connector instead of a jumper wire. Otherwise, you may not erase memory since it is awkward to connect and disconnect a jumper wire quickly enough.
- Turn ignition switch OFF. Disconnect SCS service connector from service check connector. Connect SCS service connector to MES connector. See Fig 1 .
- Turn ignition switch ON. SRS indicator light will come on for about 6 seconds then go off. Remove SCS service connector from MES connector within 4 seconds after SRS indicator light went off.
- SRS indicator light comes on again. Reconnect SCS service connector to MES connector within 4 seconds after SRS indicator light comes on.
- SRS indicator light goes off. Remove SCS service connector from MES connector within 4 seconds. SRS indicator light indicates that memory is erased by blinking 2 times.
- Turn ignition switch OFF, and wait 2 to 3 seconds. Turn ignition switch ON again. SRS indicator light should come on and go off after about 6 seconds. Confirm that it does not come on again after another 30 seconds. Turn ignition switch OFF.
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
| TROUBLE CODE | POSSIBLE CAUSE | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No Code | Faulty SRS Indicator Light Circuit | ||||
| 1-1 | Open In Driver-Side Air Bag Inflator Or Increased Resistance | ||||
| 1-2 | Short To Another Wire In Driver-Side Air Bag Inflator Or Decreased Resistance | ||||
| 1-3 | Short To Power In Driver-Side Air Bag Inflator | ||||
| 1-4 | Short To Ground In Driver-Side Air Bag Inflator | ||||
| 2-1 | Open In Passenger-Side Air Bag Inflator Or Increased Resistance | ||||
| 2-2 | Short To Another Wire In Passenger-Side Air Bag Inflator Or Decreased Resistance | ||||
| 2-3 | Short To Power In Passenger-Side Air Bag Inflator | ||||
| 2-4 | Short To Ground In Passenger-Side Air Bag Inflator | ||||
| 5-1 (1) | Internal Failure Of SRS Unit | ||||
| 9-1 or No Code (2) | Faulty SRS Indicator Light Circuit | ||||
| 9-2 | Faulty SRS Power Supply System | ||||
| 10-1 | SRS Unit Replacement Code | ||||
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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.