Diagnostic Trouble Code 35

Passenger Side Air Bag Circuit Low Resistance or Shorted

Normal Operation

The diagnostic monitor measures the resistance across Pin 8 and Pin 9 every time the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. If the resistance across Pins 8 and 9 is less than 0.7 ohm, the monitor will flash Diagnostic Trouble Code 35. Note that it does not matter if Pin 7 is grounded or not. If low resistance is measured across Pins 8 and 9, Diagnostic Trouble Code 35 will appear.

Possible Causes

Low resistance across Pins 8 and 9 can be caused by:

1. A jumper wire installed across diagnostic monitor harness connector Pins 8 and 9. Pins 8 and 9 should be vacant of any circuits.

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 35

35-1 VERIFY CONDITION

• Turn key to ON.

• Count diagnostic trouble code.

• Is code 35 flashing?

GO to 35-2.

No
Read the normal operation description for this diagnostic trouble code. EXAMINE the diagnostic trouble code schematic and look for areas where intermittent conditions would occur (connectors, splices, crimps, etc.).
DO NOT proceed with Pinpoint Test until the code is flashing!
Failure to do so will result in needless replacement of the air bag system components and repeat service.

 

35-2 CHECK HARNESS FOR SHORT

• Deactivate system.

• Disconnect diagnostic monitor.

• Remove plastic locking wedge from Black harness connector.

• Measure resistance across Pin 8 (Circuit 614, GY/O) and Pin 9 (Circuit 616, PK/BK).

• Is resistance across Pins 8 and 9 infinite (open)?

Yes
REPLACE diagnostic monitor. RECONNECT system, VERIFY air bag indicator, and REACTIVATE system.

No
LOCATE and SERVICE short across Pins 8 and 9. INSPECT diagnostic monitor harness connector and terminals for possible short circuits. No circuits should be in Pins 8 and 9. RECONNECT system. VERIFY air bag system. REACTIVATE system.

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