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.
Standard Procedure - Airbag System Verification Test
- AIRBAG SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST
- Remove all special tools and jumper wires and reconnect all previously disconnected components, except the battery.WARNING:
Turn the ignition on, then reconnect the 12-volt battery and wait two minutes before proceeding. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
- Connect the scan tool to the Data Link Connector - use the most current software available.
- With the scan tool, erase stored DTCs in all Airbag System Modules.
- Turn the ignition off, and wait 30 seconds, then turn the ignition on.
- Wait one minute, and read active DTCs in all Airbag System Modules.
- Read the stored DTCs in all Airbag System Modules.
Are any DTCs present or if the original condition still present?
Yes
- Repair is not complete. Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING and select the appropriate diagnostic procedure.
No
- Repair is complete.
- Remove all special tools and jumper wires and reconnect all previously disconnected components, except the battery.
NO RELATED
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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.