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Old 04-03-04, 12:34 PM
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error code 3

when i try starting my car.....my airbag light gives me 3 short flashes (my car is a stock 1998 j-spec) so no CEL light on the dashboard.......i have read that the error code 3 is for crank angle G sensor.......if this sensor isnt working will the car start??.......when i crank it seems that it almost wants to start......then i see the flashes on the dashboard while trying to crank. Can someone please tell me what this sensor does?? and if its not working will my car start??
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Old 04-03-04, 12:44 PM
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Priority | Flash Code | Cause/Diagnosis

1 | Remains on | Faulty Diagnostic Module or Poor Connection at Diagnostic Module

2 | Flashes 3 times | Open Circuit Or Poor Connection Of Power Source Circuit

3 | Flashes 5 times | Faulty Front Impact Sensor

4 | Flashes 10 times | Faulty Diagnostic Module Due To Open System-Down Fuse

5 | Flashes 4 times | Faulty Rear Safing Sensor

6 | Flashes 6 times | Faulty Air Bag Module Or Poor Connection At Clockspring

7 | Flashes 9 times | Open Circuit Between Diagnostic Module And Front Impact Sensor

N/A | Remains Off | Damaged Warning Light Circuit
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check the connectors.

anyone know if the airbag light will flash codes the same as a usdm cel will. do you ground the same terminals as we do in the us? hopefully someone from over seas will help
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thanks for the reply......abt the same gnd and ten.....i'm not 100% sure but it seems like it......my codes give out when i try and start the car......i hope that soemone from the overseas help me out here.......
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that is the crank signal the g sensor fwiw. i would look at the wiring near it and also the connectors. sometimes the crank will chew the wires if the get loose.
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