B3000 DS Regular Cab 2WD V6-3.0L OHV (2002)
Air Bag Control Module: Description and Operation
AIR BAG SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The air bag system is designed to provide increased collision protection for front seat occupants in addition to that provided by the three-point safety belt
system. Safety belt use is necessary to obtain the best occupant protection and to receive the full advantages of the system.
Air Bag System Component View
Air bag system components are shown in the illustration.
Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor
The air bag diagnostic monitor performs the following functions:
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signals the inflators to deploy the air bags in the event of a deployable crash.
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monitors the air bag system for faults.
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illuminates the air bag indicator if a fault is detected.
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flashes the air bag indicator to indicate a lamp fault code (LFC) is detected.
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communicates through the data link connector (DLC) the current or historical diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).
