Legacy Outback Ltd Sedan F4-2.5L SOHC (2000)
YES:
Go to step 5V6.
NO:
Replace side airbag harness.
5V6: SIDE AIRBAG HARNESS SHORTED TO GROUND CIRCUIT INSPECTION
Measure resistance between test harness I or I2 connector (3I) terminal and chassis ground.
CHECK: Is the resistance more than 1 M ohms?
YES:
Replace airbag control module.
NO:
Replace side airbag harness.
62 - ELR W/ Pretensioner (LH) Circuit Open, Shorted, Short/GND
DIAGNOSIS:
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ELR with pretensioner (LH) circuit is open, shorted or shorted to ground.
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Airbag control module is faulty.
CAUTION: Before performing diagnostics on airbag system, turn ignition switch "OFF", disconnect battery ground cable and then wait at least 20
seconds.
5W1: ELR WITH PRETENSIONER INSPECTION
1. Disconnect connector (AB21) from ELR with pretensioner LH side, and connect (AB21) to test harness F connector (1F).
2. Connect airbag resistor to test harness F connector (3F).
3. Connect battery ground cable and then turn ignition switch to ON (engine off). Observe airbag warning light.
CHECK: Does the airbag warning light come on for about 7 seconds, then go out and stay out?
YES:
Replace ELR with pretensioner LH side.
NO:
Go to step 5W2.
5W2: SIDE AIRBAG HARNESS OPEN CIRCUIT INSPECTION
1. Turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect battery ground cable and then wait at least 20 seconds.
2. Disconnect side airbag connector LH side (AB19) and (AB20). (Side airbag equipped vehicle)
3. Disconnect connector (AB17) from airbag control module, and connect (AB17) to test harness I or I2 connector (1I).
