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Test D: Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor Does Not Respond To NGS Tester

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  1. Turn ignition off. Disconnect air bag diagnostic monitor connector C233 located behind right side of instrument panel. See Fig 1. Inspect air bag diagnostic monitor connector C233 for physical damage, bent terminals or corrosion. Repair or replace connector as necessary and retest system. If connector is okay, go to next step.
  2. Inspect Data Link Connector (DLC) for physical damage, bent terminals or corrosion. Repair or replace connector as necessary and retest system. If connector is okay, go to next step.
  3. Measure resistance of Light Blue/White wire between air bag diagnostic monitor connector C233, terminal No. 12 and DLC, terminal No. 7. See Fig 1. If resistance is less than 5 ohms, replace air bag diagnostic monitor and retest system. If resistance is more than 5 ohms, repair open in Light Blue/White wire between air bag diagnostic monitor connector DLC and retest system.
Fig 1: Identifying Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor Connector C233 & DLC
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