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01 Information02 General data03 Engine04 Engine management system – PGM-Fi05 Cooling system, manifold and exhaust06 Clutch07 Manual gearbox08 Automatic gearbox09 Drive shafts10 Differential – manual gearbox11 Differential – automatic gearbox12 Steering13 Suspension14 Brakes and ABS15 Brakes – ABS BY416 Body17 Heating and ventilation18 Electrical19 Supplementary restraint system (SRS)
Rover Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition19 · Supplementary restraint system (SRS)
19 · Body & interior

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Make
Rover
Model
600 Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition
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Supplementary restraint system (SRS)Original page

Test 4 – Check for open circuit in SRS unit sub-harness or slip ring

Diagram showing steering column components with callouts A and B, connected to a 5-pin connector diagram labeled 86M3274

86M3274

  • A View from terminal side
  • B SRS main harness 5-P connector
  • C View from wire side
  1. Disconnect SRS main harness 5-P connector from slip ring.
  2. Connect voltmeter between terminals No. 5 (+) of the SRS sub-harness 5-P connector and earth.
  3. Turn ignition ON (II).
  4. Measure voltage:

If there is no battery voltage, open circuit in RED wire of SRS main harness between under dash fusebox and slip ring. Replace SRS main harness.

If there is battery voltage, open circuit in RED wire of SRS unit sub-harness or the slip ring. Replace faulty component.

FAULT: The SRS indicator light stays on continuously

  • The the SRS unit LED will blink once.

WARNING: Disconnect the SRS unit and the 5-P connector before checking continuity, otherwise the airbag will inflate.

Check the SRS unit and SRS indicator circuit

  1. Turn ignition OFF.
Circuit diagram showing an 8-pin connector A, a voltmeter symbol, and a ground connection labeled 86M3275
  • A SRS main harness 8-P connector
  • B View from wire side
  1. Disconnect SRS main harness 8-P connector from main harness.
  2. Connect voltmeter between terminal No. 8 (+) of the SRS main harness 8-P connector and earth.
  3. Turn ignition ON (II).
  4. Measure voltage for 6 seconds after the ignition is switched ON (II):

If there is more than 8.5V, go to Test 2.

If there is less than 8.5V, go to Test 3.

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