DTC 6

Flowchart No.3 Symptom Diagnostic code 6
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






Step 1
1. Carry out the "Before Servicing" procedure under GENERAL PROCEDURES, See diagnostic Code (DTC 0)
2. Remove the driver-side air bag module. Restraints and Safety Systems Driver-side air bag.






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






Step 2
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 clock spring connector.
4. Connect the negative battery cable.






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






Step 3
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 clock spring connector.






4. Verify that the clock spring connector.






Step 4
1. Connect the leads of the SST to terminals B and C of the clock spring connector.
2. Set the resistance of the SST to 2 ohms.
3. Connect the negative battery cable.






4. 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. Remove the right side wall. See diagnostic Code (DTC 0).
4. Disconnect the SAS unit connector.
5. 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
6. If the wiring harness is normal, replace the SAS unit.
7. If the wiring harness is faulty, repair it. (Clock Spring - SAS unit)