312000651 - K080 AIR BAG FAILURE WARNING LIGHT ON

When starting, the Air Bag warning light comes on and stays on for longer than 4 seconds (the warning light should go off after the initial control unit test)
The warning light will stay on if an impact of a certain severity activates the system. The control unit must be replaced because its memory cannot be cleared
The Air Bag warning light is the smart type with a control circuit inside the panel that ensures the warning light is properly connected to the control unit.
Test results
1CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Connect the diagnostic equipment (Examiner or other instruments) to the diagnostic socket.

Check:

  • for faults in the air bag control unit;
  • the plausibility of all the parameters
Move on to Step 21. No communication with the control unit2. Error detected in the control unit1. Restore:a) connection between the Air Bag control unit and diagnostic connector;b) Air Bag control unit power supply    See E7030 AIRBAG 2. Continue following the instructions on the diagnostic equipment
2AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT OPERATION CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Use the diagnostic equipment in Air Bag control unit mode to carry out active diagnosis on the Air Bag warning light.Move on to Step 3The warning light does not flashReplace the instrument panel    Op. 5560B10 CONTROL PANEL - R+R
3WIRING CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check the connection between the Air Bag control unit and the CAN.    See E7030 AIRBAG End of diagnosis1. Connections not correct2. Air Bag control unit defective1. Restore the correct connections.2. Replace the Air Bag control unit    Op. 5580C14 AIR BAG ECU - R+R