Section 12 (Air Bag Restraint System): Diagnosis: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1996 Mercedes-Benz C280 and 1996 Mercedes-Benz C220. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: After component replacement, perform a system operation check to ensure proper system operation. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK .

Before proceeding, follow air bag service precautions. See SERVICE PRECAUTIONS . The control module is capable of diagnosing airbag system components and ETR components. If a fault is detected by the control module or system is malfunctioning, SRS warning light will do one or more of the following:

SRS warning light goes out after 2 minutes. System fault is noted, however occupant protection is not affected. See RETRIEVING FAULT CODES .
SRS warning light illuminates continuously. System is faulty which may result in a non deployment or false deployment. See RETRIEVING FAULT CODES .
SRS warning light blinks continuously. Control module has been replaced without setting control module parameters. See PROGRAMMING CONTROL MODULE under ADJUSTMENTS .