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Conditions for Setting the DTC

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DTC 003

Step Action Values Yes No
CAUTION: Refer to SDM Voltage After Ignition Is Turned OFF Caution in Cautions and Notices.
CAUTION: Refer to Sensing and Diagnostic Module Handling Caution in Cautions and Notices.
1 Perform the Diagnostic System Check - SIR.
Is the Diagnostic System Check - SIR complete?		 - Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - SIR 
2 Visually inspect the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) wiring harness for damage.
Is there any visible damage to the SIR harness?		 - Go to Step 3  Go to Step 4 
3
  1. Replace the SIR wiring harness.
  2. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
Is the repair complete?		 - Go to Diagnostic System Check - SIR  -
4
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the driver air bag module.
  3. Place the driver air bag module in a secure position with the decorative surface facing upward.
  4. Disconnect the electrical connector at the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM).

    The shorting bar at the disconnected SDM connector will create a complete circuit between the wires from the driver air bag module.

  5. Use an ohmmeter to measure the continuity between ground and one of the terminals on the wiring harness connector for the driver air bag module.
Is the resistance less than the specified value?		 infinity Go to Step 7  Go to Step 5 
5
  1. Replace the SDM.
  2. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
  3. Set the scan tool for CODE ERASE.
  4. Perform the Diagnostic System Check - SIR.
Is DTC 003 still shown as a current fault?		 - Go to Step 6  System OK
6
  1. Replace the driver air bag module.
  2. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
Is the repair complete?		 - Go to Diagnostic System Check - SIR  -
7
  1. Disconnect the clock spring wiring harness connector at the lower steering column.

    The shorting bar at the disconnected SDM connector will create a complete circuit between the wires from the clock spring.

  2. Using an ohmmeter, check for continuity between ground and one of the terminals on the SDM side of the clock spring connector.
Is the resistance less than the specified value?		 infinity Go to Step 2  Go to Step 8 
8
  1. Replace the clock spring.
  2. Reconnect the negative battery terminal.
Is the repair complete?		 - Go to Diagnostic System Check - SIR  -
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