Front Impact Sensor Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1993 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disable SRS. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM . Remove driver-side lower trim panel from dash. Disconnect air bag module 3-pin Yellow connectors AB3 and AB8 at base of steering column. See Figure . Disconnect 2-pin Orange connector AB5 and Blue connector AB4 from control unit. See Figure . Connect connectors AB5 and AB4 to connector 8B of test harness "B". See Figure .
- Measure resistance between terminals No. 15 and 16 at connector 5B of test harness "B". If resistance is not 1400-1600 ohms, left front impact sensor and/or wiring harness is defective. Replace left front impact sensor.
- If resistance is 1400-1600 ohms, check resistance between terminals No. 17 and 18 at connector 5B of test harness "B". If resistance is not 1400-1600 ohms, right front impact sensor and/or wiring harness is defective. Replace right front impact sensor. If resistance is 1400-1600 ohms, go to AIR BAG MAIN WIRING HARNESS TEST.