Stratus Sedan L4-2.4L VIN X (2003)
If neither of the following codes is an active code:
Seat Belt Tensioner (SBT)
The JR41 4-door driver and front passenger seat belt (retractor) tensioners are mounted to the inboard side of the "B" pillar at the floor. The tensioner
is an integral part of the seat belt retractor.
The JR27 convertible driver and front passenger seat belt (buckle) tensioners are mounted to the inboard side of the front seats. The seat belt buckle is
connected directly to the seat belt tensioner cable.
At the onset of an impact event the ACM uses the seat belt tensioner to rapidly retract the seat belt. With the slack removed, the occupant's forward
motion in an impact will be reduced as will the likelihood of contacting interior components. The seat belt tensioner cannot be repaired, if damaged or
defective it must be replaced. The ACM continuously monitors the resistance of the seat belt tensioner circuits an open or shorted conditions.
Side Impact Sensors
The side impact sensors are electronic accelerometers that sense the rate of vehicle deceleration. Side impact sensors and the ACM Accelerometer
provides verification of the direction and severity of a side impact to the ACM processor. The left side impact sensor provides impact sensing for
impacts on the left side of the vehicle and the right side impact sensor provides sensing for impacts on the right side of the vehicle.
The side impact sensors receive battery current and ground from he ACM through dedicated driver and passenger sensor signal and ground circuits.
The ACM communicate with the Side Impact Sensors by modulating the current in the sensor signal circuit. Each sensor communicates the sensor
status as well as sensor fault information to the microprocessor in the Airbag Control Module.
The ACM microprocessor continuously monitors all of the sensors electrical circuits to determine the system readiness. If the ACM detects a system
fault, it sets a Diagnostic Trouble Code and controls the airbag warning indicator operation accordingly. When needed the supplemental driver or
passenger curtain airbags are deployed independently by the ACM to provide side impact protection for the occupants.
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 INTERNAL ACCELERATION SENSOR OR AFFECT ITS CALIBRATION. IF AN AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE OR
SIDE IMPACT SENSOR IS ACCIDENTALLY DROPPED DURING SERVICE, THE MODULE OR SENSOR MUST BE SCRAPPED
AND REPLACED WITH A NEW UNIT.
CAUTION: Do not remove or install the impact sensors while the sensor is attached to the vehicle wiring.
Curtain Airbags
The Left and Right curtain airbag modules are located in the outboard edge of the roof under the headliner, just above the door opening. The curtain
