Mazda MX-6 1998, Workshop Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING [AIR BAG SYSTEM]
STEP INSPECTION
ACTION
9* Disconnect SAS unit connector (21-pin) and
instrument cluster connector (12-pin).
Check for continuity between terminal Q at
SAS unit connector (21-pin) of wiring harness
and terminal 11 at instrument cluster connector
(12-pin) of wiring harness.
Is there continuity?
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Yes
Replace SAS unit, then go to step 10.
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No
Replace or repair wiring harness between instrument
cluster and SAS unit, then go to step 10.
10 Connect SAS unit connector.
Connect instrument cluster connector.
Connect negative battery cable.
When turning ignition switch to ON, does air
bag system warning light operate properly?
Yes Troubleshooting completed.
No
Reconfirm symptoms of malfunction.
Air bag system warning light illuminates immediately after ignition switch is turned to ON and remains
illuminated
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
Malfunction in air bag system warning light circuit
© A ir bag system warning light remains illuminated
SAS unit malfunction
Malfunction in short bar between terminal Q of SAS unit connector (21-pin) and terminal S of SAS unit connector
(21-pin)
Battery malfunction or battery charge/discharge system malfunction
Poor connection of SAS unit connector (21-pin)
Malfunction in wiring harness between instrument cluster and SAS unit
STEP INSPECTION ACTION
Measure battery positive voltage.
Is voltage more than 9 V?
Yes Go to next step.
No Inspect engine charging system.
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Turn ignition switch to LOCK.
Disconnect negative battery cable and wait for
more than 1 minute to allow the backup
power supply of SAS unit to deplete its stored
power.
Remove rear console.
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REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Remove the driver-side side wall.
Is terminal Q of SAS unit connector (21-pin)
securely connected with connector?
Yes Go to next step.
No Reconnect properly, then go to step 6.
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