Town & Country Van V6-229 3.8L VIN L MFI (1995)
Malfunction Lamp / Indicator: Technical Service Bulletins
Airbag - Warning Light Illumination
NO: 08-07-98
GROUP: Electrical
DATE: Mar. 6, 1998
SUBJECT:
Airbag Warning Light illumination Caused By A Short in The Rear Wiper Motor/Circuit
MODELS:
1994 - 1995 (AS) Town & Country/Caravan/Voyager
1994 - 1995 (ES) Chrysler Voyager (European Market)
DISCUSSION:
Some subject vehicles may experience a short in the rear wiper motor/circuit causing fuse # 13 to blow which illuminates the Airbag Warning light in the
instrument panel. When a short in the rear wiper motor/circuit causes fuse # 13 to blow, the Airbag Warning light is "ON" but the airbag system still
receives power through fuse # 20 and is fully functional, providing the same occupant protection as when the light is not illuminated. However, when this
condition occurs, it hides a proper warning if an airbag system fault were to occur.
Due to the age of the involved vehicles, some owners may prefer to minimize their expense to turn off the Airbag Warning light.
For owners seeking a less expensive alternative, if the rear wiper motor itself is the source of the short, the wiper motor wiring connector can be
disconnected and isolated. Then, when fuse # 13 is replaced, the Airbag Warning light will be extinguished, allowing the Airbag Warning light to
indicate real airbag system faults if they should occur. Use a DRB III to check for any stored airbag Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC's).
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