How to read codes for infl rest light?

1991 CHEVROLET CAMARO
42,000 MILES • 5.0L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TOBY LEE2
Infl rest light.
May 19, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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STEVE W.
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You can read the codes in flashes of the air bag light, but only the current code(s)
You ground the K terminal to the A terminal in the ALDL connector. Then turn on the key and count the flashes. It will start with a 12 then the code(s) that are stored. So if you see one flash then 2 flashes, the 3 flashes and 1 flash, that would be the 12 and a code 31 and then it will repeat until you remove the jumper. Then post them here and we can look them and relevant testing up.
May 19, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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Thank you. I am not getting the vehicle until next week. I will respond with more at that time. Thanks
May 20, 2025 at 7:41 AM
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STEVE W.
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If you want a lot more info than just the flash codes, see if you can find a Tech1 or Snap-On MT2500 with the GM cartridges. They didn't have as much info as modern OBD2 cars but there is quite a bit of information on the OBD1 GMs. Especially helpful on cars that have EFI and airbags as they can be a bear to test items when you are blind to what is actually happening.
May 21, 2025 at 5:24 AM
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The only code that flashed was 12. Reset light. On the test drive the lights were off. Thanks again.
May 28, 2025 at 5:51 AM
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STEVE W.
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Intermittent air bags lights are a bit of a worry. However, if it stays off then it should be okay.
May 28, 2025 at 8:06 AM
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