CAUTION: In order to avoid deploying the air bag when troubleshooting the SRS system, use only the equipment specified in this manual and the instructions given in this manual. Failure to use the specified equipment as instructed could cause air bag deployment, personal injury to you or someone else, or unnecessary SRS system repairs.

J 38715-A SRS Driver/Passenger Load Tool

Only useJ 38715-A SRS Driver/Passenger Load Tool when called for in this section. This tool is a diagnostic aid, and a safety device. The driver/passenger load tool prevents inadvertent supplemental restraint steering wheel inflator module deployment. Do not attempt to use the J 37808 SRS Column Load Tool. The connectors are incompatible.

The driver/passenger load tool has four yellow connectors attached to the load tool case. The three small connectors serve as resistive load substitutions. The large dummy connector does not serve as a load substitute. The large connector merely takes the place of the supplemental restraint Diagnostic Energy Reserve Module (DERM) connector when needed. Only use one connector at a time. Use one of the small connectors to substitute the load of the driver supplemental restraint steering wheel inflator module when you connect the driver inflator module to the supplemental restraint steering wheel module coil at the top of the column. Use another small connector to substitute the load of the supplemental restraint steering wheel inflator module and the supplemental restraint steering wheel module coil when connected to the SRS wiring harness at the base of the steering column. Use the third small connector to substitute for the load of the passenger inflator module. This vehicle is not equipped with a passenger inflator module, so you should not use the Passenger Inflator connector. The large dummy connector separates the shorting bar in the DERM harness connector when you connect the large connector in place of the DERM.

You can determine whether an inflator circuit component causes a system malfunction when you substitute the resistance of the load tool. You can also determine which component causes the malfunction. Only use the load tool when specifically called for in the diagnostic procedures.

J 39200 Digital Multimeter

The J 39200 Digital Multimeter is the preferred digital Multimeter for use in Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) diagnosis and repair. If you do not have access to a J 39200 digital Multimeter, you may use J 34029-A. Do not use any other digital inclinometer for SRS diagnosis or repair.

Scan Tool

The Tech 2 scan tool reads and clears Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). The Tech 2 also provides SRS circuit values using the Data List function. Refer to the Tech 2 Operator's Manual for specific information on how to use the Tech 2. You may use a scan tool from another manufacturer. Refer to the manufacturer's instruction manual for specific instructions.

J 35616-A Connector Test Adapter Kit

Use the J 35616 Connector Test Adapter Kit whenever a diagnostic procedure requests that you check a terminal. Also use the adapter kit for probing a terminal. Use the appropriate adapter in order to ensure that no damage occurs to the terminal from the digital Multimeter probe. The adapter also gives an idea whether sufficient contact exists. This helps to find an open or intermittent due to poor terminal contact.