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 MANUALSMAZDA20086 S SPORT, 4D HATCHBACK, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 85 (AIR BAG SYSTEM)
2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, Standard
Section 85 (Air Bag System)
2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Section 85 (Air Bag System)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda Tribute. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Description & Operation
- Component Locations
- System Operation Check
- Air Bag Safety Precautions
- Adjustments
- Disabling & Activating Air Bag System
- Disposal Procedures
- Post-Collision Inspection
- Removal & Installation
- Diagnostics
- Diagnostic Tests
- Test A: Air Bag Warning Light On Continuously-RCM Disconnected, Inoperative Or Lost/Low Ignition Feed
- Test B: RCM Internal Fault (DTC B1342)
- Test C: Crash Data Memory Full (DTC B1231)
- Test D: RCM Bracket Ground Resistance High (DTC B1921)
- Test E: Incorrect Vehicle Identification Code (DTC C1414)
- Test F: Driver-Side Air Bag Circuit Short To Ground (DTC B1887)
- Test G: Driver-Side Air Bag Circuit Short To Battery Or Ignition (DTC B1916)
- Test H: Passenger-Side Air Bag Circuit Short To Ground (DTC B1888)
- Test I: Passenger-Side Air Bag Circuit Short To Battery Or Ignition (DTC B1925)
- Test J: Driver-Side Air Bag Resistance High (DTC B1932)
- Test K: Passenger-Side Air Bag Resistance High (DTC B1933)
- Test L: Driver-Side Air Bag Low Resistance (DTC B1934)
- Test M: Passenger-Side Air Bag Resistance Low (DTC B1935)
- Test N: Left-Side Crash Sensor Internal Fault (DTC B2444)
- Test O: Right-Side Crash Sensor Internal Fault (DTC B2445)
- Test P: Left-Side Crash Sensor Mounting Failure (DTC B2441)
- Test Q: Right-Side Crash Sensor Mounting Failure (DTC B2440)
- Test R: Left-Side Crash Sensor Communication Fault (DTC U2017)
- Test S: Right-Side Crash Sensor Communication Fault (DTC U2018)
- Test T: Left-Side Air Bag Circuit Short To Ground (DTC B1993)
- Test U: Left-Side Air Bag Circuit Short To Battery Or Ignition (DTC B1992)
- Test V: Left-Side Air Bag Circuit Resistance High (DTC B1994)
- Test W: Left-Side Air Bag Circuit Resistance Low (DTC B1995)
- Test X: Right-Side Air Bag Circuit Short To Ground (DTC B1997)
- Test Y: Right-Side Air Bag Circuit Short To Battery Or Ignition (DTC B1996)
- Test Z: Right-Side Air Bag Circuit Resistance High (DTC B1998)
- Test Aa: Right-Side Air Bag Circuit Resistance Low (DTC B1999)
- Test Ab: Air Bag Tone Warning Indicator Circuit Short To Ground Or Open (DTC B1892)
- Test Ac: Air Bag Tone Warning Indicator Circuit Short To Battery Or Ignition (B1891)
- Test Ad: Air Bag Warning Light Inoperative (DTC B1869)
- Test AE: Air Bag Warning Light Short To Battery (DTC B1870)
- Test AF: No Communication With RCM
- Test Ag: Left PRETENSIONER Circuit Resistance Low Or High (DTC B1885/B1877)
- Test Ah: Right PRETENSIONER Circuit Resistance Low Or High (DTC B1881/B1886)
- Test Ai: Left PRETENSIONER Circuit Short To Battery Or Ignition (DTC B1878)
- Test AJ: Left PRETENSIONER Circuit Short To Ground (DTC B1879)
- Test AK: Right PRETENSIONER Circuit Short To Battery Or Ignition (DTC B1882)
- Test Al: Right PRETENSIONER Circuit Short To Ground (DTC B1883)
- 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:
- • 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.