Airbag diagnostic connector????

cojonepony · 01-23-2001, 09:58 PM

I've located the connector, but I'll be damned if I can separate the mutha. I'm getting a code 61 (bad ground between airbag monitor and chassis). According to the shop manual I should be able to clear the code by shorting pins 17 and 18 until it beeps. The trouble is there's no room to work on it and I can't get the connector apart. Any suggestions? I've just about had it with the dealer. They claim I need a new diagnostic monitor and that I'll have to pre-pay the order for the new one. In the mean time I took the car back after paying 1.5 hours shop time for diagnosis and I just noticed that the plastic kickpanel under the glovebox is still at the dealer. I gave them a quick call after work and the guy says "I hope it didn't get thrown out". These people are driving me insane! After this fiasco I plan to stay far away from dealerships.

Patrick Boetticher · 01-24-2001, 12:11 AM

How do i find out what code my air bag thing is giving off. my box beeps 5 time five 4 times over... what is is how do i find out???

cojonepony · 01-24-2001, 06:25 PM

The code is flashed on the dash light believe it or not. If you've disconnected the bulb or it has burnt out then the airbag monitor will beep.

01-23-2001, 09:58 PM	#1
cojonepony Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 132	Airbag diagnostic connector???? I've located the connector, but I'll be damned if I can separate the mutha. I'm getting a code 61 (bad ground between airbag monitor and chassis). According to the shop manual I should be able to clear the code by shorting pins 17 and 18 until it beeps. The trouble is there's no room to work on it and I can't get the connector apart. Any suggestions? I've just about had it with the dealer. They claim I need a new diagnostic monitor and that I'll have to pre-pay the order for the new one. In the mean time I took the car back after paying 1.5 hours shop time for diagnosis and I just noticed that the plastic kickpanel under the glovebox is still at the dealer. I gave them a quick call after work and the guy says "I hope it didn't get thrown out". These people are driving me insane! After this fiasco I plan to stay far away from dealerships.

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01-24-2001, 12:11 AM	#2
Patrick Boetticher Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Camarillo/Thousand Oaks Ca Posts: 223	How do i find out what code my air bag thing is giving off. my box beeps 5 time five 4 times over... what is is how do i find out???

01-24-2001, 06:25 PM	#3
cojonepony Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 132	The code is flashed on the dash light believe it or not. If you've disconnected the bulb or it has burnt out then the airbag monitor will beep.