Neon L4-2.0L VIN C (1997)
Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming: Service and Repair
Air Bag Arming
Air Bag Arming
1. Verify that the negative battery cable is disconnected and isolated.
2. Connect scan tool (DRB) to Data Link connector, located at right side of the steering column and at the lower edge of the lower instrument panel.
3. Turn the ignition key to ON position. Exit vehicle with scan tool. Use the latest version of the proper cartridge.
4. After checking that no one is inside the vehicle, connect the battery negative terminal.
5. Using the scan tool, read and record active diagnostic code data.
6. Read and record any stored diagnostic codes.
7. Refer to the airbag system Diagnostic Test if any diagnostic codes are found in Step 5 or Step 6.
8. Erase stored diagnostic codes if there are no active diagnostic codes. If problems remain, diagnostic codes will not erase. Refer to the airbag
system Diagnostic Test. If the airbag warning lamp either fails to light with the ignition switch ON, or the light goes on and stays on, there is a
system malfunction. Refer to the airbag system Diagnostic Test.
