Flow Chart 6 - Lamp Flashes Six Times

Possible Cause
- Damaged driver-side air bag module
- Damaged clock spring
- Damaged SAS unit
- Open or short circuit in wiring harness
- Poor connection of connector

Warning: Handling the air bag module and SAS unit improperly can accidently deploy the air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read SERVICE WARNINGS, before handling the air bag module and SAS unit. Service Precautions

Step 1
1. Carry out the "Before Servicing" procedure under GENERAL PROCEDURES. Service and Repair

2. Remove the driver-side air bag module. Service and Repair

3. Verify that the driver-side air bag module connector pin is not broken.








Step 2
Verify that the clock spring connector pin is not broken.








Step 3
1. Connect the leads of the SST to terminals B and C of the driver-side air bag module connector.

2. Set the resistance of the SST to 2 ohms.

3. Connect the orange and blue clock spring connectors.

4. Connect the negative battery cable.

5. Turn the ignition switch to ON and check the diagnostic trouble code.








Step 4
1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK.

2. Disconnect the orange and blue clock spring connectors.

3. Connect the leads of the SST to terminals B and C of the clock spring connector.

4. Set the resistance of the SST to 2 ohms.

5. Turn the ignition switch to ON and check the diagnostic trouble code.





Step 5
1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK.

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for more than one minute to allow the backup power supply to deplete its stored power.

3. Disconnect the SAS unit connector.

4. Check the wiring harness between the terminals of the SAS unit connector and the clock spring connector for the following.
- Ground short circuit
- Line short circuit
- Open circuit

5. If the wiring harness is normal, replace the SAS unit. Service and Repair

6. If the wiring harness is faulty, repair it. (Clock spring - SAS unit)