Flow test description

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Step 1: Check "AIR BAG" warning lamp and circuits .

Step 2: Check that "AIR BAG" warning lamp lights .

Step 3: Check that "AIR BAG" warning lamp flashes 6 times after ignition switch is turned ON .

Step 4: Check that history code(s) is in SDM memory .

Step 5: Check that current code is in SDM memory .

AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK FLOW CHART

Step	Action	YES	NO
1	Make sure that battery voltage is about 11 V or higher. Note "AIR BAG" warning lamp as ignition switch is turned ON. Does "AIR BAG" warning lamp come ON when ignition switch is turned ON?	Go to Step 2.	Proceed to "AIR BAG" WARNING LAMP DOES NOT COME ON .
2	Does "AIR BAG" warning lamp come ON steady?	Proceed to "AIR BAG" WARNING LAMP DOES NOT COME ON .	Go to Step 3.
3	Does "AIR BAG" warning lamp turn OFF, after flashing 6 times?	"AIR BAG" warning lamp circuit is in good condition. Go to Step 4.	"AIR BAG" warning lamp circuit is in good condition. Go to Step 5.
4	Check DTC referring to DTC CHECK:ADVANCED AIR BAG . Is "NO CODES" displayed on SUZUKI scan tool?	Air bag system is in good condition.	An intermittent trouble has occurred at some place. Check the connector harness, etc. related to the sensed DTC. Refer to INSPECTION OF INTERMITTENT AND POOR CONNECTIONS:ADVANCED AIR BAG. Then clear DTC (referring to DTC CLEARANCE:ADVANCED AIR BAG ). and repeat this flow.
5	Check DTC referring to DTC CHECK:ADVANCED AIR BAG . Is "NO CODES" displayed on SUZUKI scan tool?	Substitute a known-good SDM and recheck.	Check and repair according to flow corresponding to that DTC.