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Supplemental Restraint System: Inspection

Check the airbag system in accordance with the result of the self-diagnosis. < Ref. to BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

  1. Ensure that airbag connectors are connected. If not, properly connect. When the ignition switch is turned ON with the connector(s) disconnected, the airbag warning light blinks to identify the fault.
    Fig 1: Locating Airbag Warning Light
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  2. Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to datalink connector. Turn the ignition switch to ON, and Subaru Select Monitor switch to ON.
  3. Read the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) using Subaru Select Monitor. < Ref. to READ DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) , OPERATION, Subaru Select Monitors
  4. Inspect the airbag system according to the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).