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I experienced the same problem, my vehicle failed the state inspection and I am forced to make the necessary repairs. I have provided service manual info about what you are facing.
Safety Belt Pretensioners
As part of the supplemental restraint system (SRS), the safety belt retractors are equipped with pretensioners. The safety belt retractor pretensioners rotate the safety belt retractors to remove excess slack from the safety belt webbing. The pretensioners are activated by the restraints control module (RCM) when the module detects a crash event force exceeding a programmed limit.
Restraints Control Module (RCM)
The restraints control module (RCM) is mounted on the center tunnel under the instrument panel. The RCM performs the following functions:
signals the inflators to deploy the air bags in the event of a deployable crash.
activates the belt retractor pretensioners to remove slack from the safety belt webbing.
monitors the air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) for faults.
illuminates the air bag indicator if a fault is detected.
flashes the air bag indicator to indicate the lamp fault code (LFC) detected.
communicates the current or historical diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) through the data link connector (DLC).
signals the instrument cluster to activate a chime if the air bag indicator is not available and another SRS fault exists.
contains an internal safing sensor which is not serviced separately.
The RCM monitors the SRS for possible faults. If a fault is detected while the ignition switch is in the RUN position, the RCM will illuminate the air bag indicator located in the instrument cluster.
When the ignition is cycled (turned off and then on), the air bag indicator will remain lit for six seconds and then go out. If an SRS fault exists, the air bag indicator will then flash the two-digit LFC associated with that fault. The air bag indicator will flash the LFC five times, then remain illuminated for the rest of the key cycle. The RCM will also communicate the current and historical DTCs through the data link connector (DLC), using the New Generation Star (NGS) Tester. If the air bag indicator does not function, and the system detects a fault condition, the RCM will signal the instrument cluster to activate an audible chime. The chime is a series of five sets of five tone bursts. If the chime is heard, the SRS and the air bag indicator require repair.
LFCs are prioritized. If two or more faults occur at the same time, the fault having the highest priority will be displayed first. After that fault has been corrected, the next highest priority fault will be displayed.
The RCM includes a backup power supply. This feature provides sufficient backup power to deploy the air bags and belt retractor pretensioners in the event that the ignition circuit is damaged in a collision before the safing and air bag sensors determine that an air bag deployment is required. The backup power supply will deplete its stored energy approximately one minute after the battery ground cable is disconnected.
The 3/2 lamp function check correlates to a B1932 disgnostic test code which is "driver air bag circuit resistance high". Note: driver airbag module not the driver side seat airbag module. I incorrectly assumed the tech would only have to remove the seat to fix the problem.
Diagnosing Customer Concerns Without Hard Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)
If a lamp fault code (LFC) is reported by the customer but is not present when the vehicle comes in for repair, follow the Diagnostic Instructions procedure in this section to identify the intermittent diagnostic trouble code (DTC).
Once the DTC is known, read the Normal Operation section for the code involved.
Follow the deactivation procedure in this section.
Determine the location of components involved in creating that code.
Carry out a thorough visual inspection of:
components.
connectors.
splices and wiring harnesses.
pinched wires.
worn insulation on conductors.
opens, shorts or loosely mounted sensors.
Refer to Possible Causes, which lists the common concerns that relate to a particular code. Concerns are listed according to priority
