Grand Caravan FWD V6-3.8L VIN L (2001)
if the system is functioning properly. If the test finds a problem the SIACM will set both active and stored diagnostic trouble codes. If a DTC is
active the SIACM will request that the airbag warning lamp be turned ON. The results of the system test are transmitted on the PCI Bus to the
ORC once each second or on change in lamp state. If the warning lamp status message from the either SIACM contains a lamp ON request, the
ORC will set an active DTC. At the same time as the DTC is set the ORC sends a PCI Bus message to the mechanical instrument cluster (MIC)
requesting the airbag warning lamp be turned ON. Observe all ORC warning and caution statements when servicing or handling the SIACM.
SIACM are not repairable and must be replaced if they are dropped.
WARNING: THE AIRBAG SYSTEM IS A SENSITIVE, COMPLEX ELECTROMECHANICAL UNIT. BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO
DIAGNOSE OR SERVICE ANY AIRBAG SYSTEM OR RELATED STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT
PANEL COMPONENTS YOU MUST FIRST DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE.
WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE FURTHER SYSTEM SERVICE. THIS IS THE
ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO DO THIS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG
DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY. NEVER STRIKE OR KICK THE AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE, AS IT
CAN DAMAGE THE IMPACT SENSOR OR AFFECT ITS CALIBRATION. IF AN AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE IS
ACCIDENTALLY DROPPED DURING SERVICE, THE MODULE MUST BE SCRAPPED AND REPLACED WITH A NEW UNIT.
The airbag warning lamp is the only point at which the customer can observe symptoms of a system malfunction. Whenever the ignition key is
turned to the run or start position, the MIC performs a lamp check by turning the airbag warning indicator on for 6 - 8 seconds. After the lamp
check, if the indicator turns ON, it means that the ORC has checked the system and found it to be free of discernible malfunctions. If the lamp
remains ON, there could be an active fault in the system or the MIC lamp circuit may be internally shorted to ground. If the lamp comes ON and
stays on for a period longer than 6 - 8 seconds then goes OFF, there is usually an intermittent problem in the system.
Seat Airbags (SAB)
The left and right seat airbag modules are located in the outboard end of the front seat backs. The airbag module contains a bag, an inflator (a
small canister of highly compressed argon gas) and a mounting bracket. The seat airbag module cannot be repaired and must be replaced if
deployed or in any way damaged. When supplied with the proper electrical signal the inflator seals the hole in the airbag cushion so it can
discharge the compressed gas it contains directly into the cushion. Upon deployment, the seat back trim cover will tear open and allow the seat
airbag to fully deploy between the seat and the door.
WARNING: SEAT AIRBAG CONTAINS ARGON GAS PRESSURIZED TO OVER 17236.89 Kpa (2500 PSI). DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
DISMANTLE AN AIRBAG MODULE OR TAMPER WITH ITS INFLATOR. DO NOT PUNCTURE, INCINERATE, OR BRING
INTO CONTACT WITH ELECTRICITY. DO NOT STORE AT TEMPERATURE EXCEEDING 93 °C (200 °F). REPLACE AIRBAG
SYSTEM COMPONENTS ONLY WITH PARTS SPECIFIED IN THE CHRYSLER MOPAR PARTS CATALOG. SUBSTITUTE
PARTS MAY APPEAR INTERCHANGEABLE, BUT INTERNAL DIFFERENCES MAY RESULT IN INFERIOR OCCUPANT
PROTECTION. THE FASTENERS, SCREWS, AND BOLTS ORIGINALLY USED FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS
HAVE SPECIAL COATINGS AND ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. THEY MUST NEVER BE
REPLACED WITH ANY SUBSTITUTES. ANY TIME A NEW FASTENER IS NEEDED, REPLACE IT WITH THE CORRECT
FASTENERS PROVIDED IN THE SERVICE PACKAGE OR SPECIFIED IN THE MOPAR PARTS CATALOG.
