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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSATURN1992SL1 STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)RESTRAINTSAIR BAG, SRSAIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM
1992 Saturn SL1 Standard
Air Bag Restraint System
1992 Saturn SL1 StandardSECTION Air Bag Restraint System
- Identification
- Description & Operation
- Service Precautions
- Disabling & Activating Air Bag System
- Post-Collision Inspection
- Adjustments
- Disposal Procedures
- Post-Collision Air Bag Safety Inspection
- Removal & Installation
- Testing - System Operation Check
- Wire Repair
- Torque Specifications
- Wiring Diagram
- Diagnosis & Testing
- System Testing - Diagnostic Charts
- Notes
- Sir Diagnostic System Check
- Chart A, Air Bag Warning Light Stays On Steady
- Chart B, Air Bag Warning Light Does Not Come On
- Chart C, Air Bag Warning Light Does Not Stay On Steady During Cranking
- Chart D, DERM Cannot Communicate With PDT
- Chart E, History Code Diagnosis
- Code 21, Steering Column Circuit Resistance Too High
- Code 22, Steering Column Circuit Resistance Too Low
- Code 21 & 22, Steering Column Circuit Resistance Undetermined
- Code 23, Steering Column Circuit Voltage Too High
- Steering Column Circuit Voltage Too Low
- Code 25, Short To Battery In Steering Column Circuit
- Code 26, Open In Steering Column Circuit
- Code 31, Open In 36-VLR To Deployment Loop
- Code 32, Grounded 36-VLR To Deployment Loop
- Code 33, Steering Diode Shorted In Arming Sensor
- Code 34, Open In Ignition 1 Feed To Deployment Loop
- Code 35, Discriminating Sensor Open
- Codes 41 & 42, Deployment Loop Energy Reserve Voltage Fault
- Code 51, Accident Detected
- Code 52, EEPROM Accident Data Area Full
- Code 61, Force Low Or Air Bag Warning Light Circuit Failure
- Code 71, Internal DERM Fault
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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.