Dakota 4WD V6-3.9L VIN X (1997)
Malfunction Lamp / Indicator: Customer Interest
Airbag Warning Lamp - Stays Dimly Illuminated
NO: 08-26-97
GROUP: Electrical
EFFECTIVE DATE: Jul. 23, 1997
SUBJECT:
Airbag Warning Lamp Stays Dimly Illuminated
MODELS:
1997 (AN) Dakota
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Airbag warning lamp stays dimly illuminated with the ignition key in the RUN position when no Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) are recorded in the
Airbag Control Module's (ACM) memory.
NOTE:
REFER TO THE 1997 DAKOTA BODY DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES MANUAL (PUBLICATION NO. 81-699-96034), SECTION 3 FOR
INFORMATION REGARDING AIRBAG SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS FOR AIRBAG WARNING LAMPS THAT REMAIN ILLUMINATED WITH
NORMAL INTENSITY.
DIAGNOSIS:
Turn the ignition key to the RUN position. Monitor the airbag warning lamp. The warning lamp will normally illuminate for a few seconds as a warning
lamp test feature then go out. If the warning lamp illuminates normally for a few seconds, then goes dim, perform the following Repair Procedure.
NOTE:
IT MAY REQUIRE ALMOST TOTAL DARKNESS INSIDE THE VEHICLE TO BE ABLE TO IDENTIFY IF THE AIRBAG WARNING LAMP
IS DIMLY LIT.
PARTS REQUIRED:
AR (1)
56009103
Instrument Cluster, High Line
With Tachometer, 120 mph
AR (1)
56009104
Instrument Cluster, Low Line, 120 mph
AR (1)
56009105
Instrument Cluster, High Line
With Tachometer, 200 kph
AR (1)
56009106
Instrument Cluster, Low Line, 200 kph
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves replacing the instrument cluster with a revised cluster.
1.
Record the radio station presets.
2.
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
3.
Turn the ignition switch to the UNLOCK position, set the parking brake, and if the vehicle is so equipped, place the automatic transmission gear
selector into the LOW position.
4.
If the vehicle is so equipped, set the tilt steering wheel to its lowest position.