Clockspring Circuit Test

1994 Subaru Legacy L, 4D Sedan, FWD, StandardSECTION Clockspring Circuit Test
  1. Remove air bag module. Remove driver-side lower trim panel from dash. Unplug air bag module 3-pin Yellow connectors (AB3 and AB8) at base of steering column. See Figure . Plug air bag module connector AB7 into connector 1C of test harness "C". See Figure and Figure .
  2. Measure resistance between ground and terminals No. 1, 3, and 4 at connector 3C of test harness "C". If resistance is less than 200 ohms at any terminal, replace clockspring. If resistance is 200 ohms or more at all terminals, replace control unit.
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