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Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)—Convertible Streetka 2003.5 (01/2003-07/2005)
Diagnosis and Testing

Refer to Wiring Diagrams Section 501-20B, for schematic and connector information.

Special Tool(s)

Simulator, Pyrotechnic Safety Belt

418-037 (40-001)

Test and Deployment Lead, Air Bag/Pyrotechnic Safety Belt

418-S055 (40-007)

Simulator, Driver and Passenger Air Bags

501-073 (40-016)

Simulator, Side Air Bag

501-075 (40-018)

General Equipment
Worldwide Diagnostic System (WDS)

Diagnosing Customer Concerns Without Hard DTCs/LFCs

WARNING:
WARNING:The battery back up power supply must be depleted before any work is carried out on the supplemental restraint system and adjacent components. Wait at least one minute after disconnecting the battery ground cable. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
NOTE:
NOTE:Following the pinpoint tests when a diagnostic trouble code/lamp fault code (DTC/LFC) is not present, will result in needless replacement of air bag system components and repeat repairs.

Speak with the customer to determine if a particular set of conditions must be met in order to indicate a fault. If a LFC is reported by the customer but is not present when the vehicle comes in for repair, pinpoint test diagnostics cannot be used. Instruct the customer on how to count a LFC.

Diagnosing Customer Concerns with Hard DTCs/LFCs

WARNING:
WARNING:Do not use substitute air bag simulators when working on the supplemental restraint system. Use only the appropriate tool. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

Most air bag system diagnostic procedures require the use of system deactivation and system reactivation procedures. These procedures require the air bag module(s) to be disconnected from the SRS, thereby removing the risk of the air bag deployment while diagnostics are carried out.

Air bag simulators are required to carry out diagnosis and testing of the air bag system. It is not acceptable to short-circuit the air bag module connections with a 0 ohm jumper wire. If a 0 ohm jumper wire is used to short-circuit the air bag module connections, a LFC will be displayed and a DTC logged by the air bag control module.

Deactivation

WARNING:
WARNING:The back up power supply must be depleted, before any work is carried out on the supplemental restraint system. Wait at least one minute after disconnecting the battery ground cable before disconnecting any supplemental restraint system electrical connector. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
    REFER to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
  1. Wait at least one minute for the backup power supply in the air bag control module to deplete its stored energy.
WARNING:
WARNING:Place the air bag module(s) on a ground wired bench, with the trim cover facing up to avoid accidental deployment. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
  1. Remove the driver air bag module from the vehicle.
    REFER to: Driver Air Bag Module (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
  1. Connect the driver air bag simulator to the sub-harness in place of the driver air bag module at the top of the steering column.
  1. Disconnect the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
    REFER to: Passenger Air Bag Module (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
  1. Connect the passenger air bag simulator to the harness in place of the passenger air bag module.
  1. Disconnect the driver underseat side air bag electrical connector.
  1. Connect the driver side air bag simulator to the driver underseat floor harness in place of the side air bag module.
  1. Disconnect the driver safety belt pretensioner electrical connector.
  1. Connect the driver safety belt retractor pretensioner simulator to the wiring harness in place of the driver safety belt retractor and pretensioner.
  1. Disconnect the passenger underseat side air bag electrical connector.
  1. Connect the passenger side air bag simulator to the passenger underseat floor harness in place of the side air bag module (if equipped).
  1. Disconnect the passenger safety belt pretensioner electrical connector.
  1. Connect the passenger safety belt retractor pretensioner simulator to the wiring harness in place of the passenger safety belt retractor and pretensioner.
  1. Connect the battery ground cable.
    REFER to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).

Reactivation

WARNING:
WARNING:The air bag simulators must be removed and the air bag modules reconnected when reactivated to avoid non-deployment in a collision. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
    REFER to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
  1. Wait at least one minute for the backup power supply in the air bag control module to deplete its stored energy.
  1. Remove the driver air bag simulator from the sub-harness at the top of the steering column.
  1. Connect and install the driver air bag module.
    REFER to: Driver Air Bag Module (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
  1. Remove the passenger air bag simulator from the passenger air bag module harness.
  1. Connect and install the passenger air bag module.
    REFER to: Passenger Air Bag Module (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
  1. Remove the driver side air bag simulator from the driver underseat floor harness electrical connector.
  1. Connect the driver side air bag module underseat floor harness electrical connector.
  1. Remove the driver safety belt retractor pretensioner simulator from the driver safety belt retractor pretensioner harness.
  1. Connect the driver safety belt pretensioner retractor electrical connector.
  1. Remove the passenger side air bag simulator from the passenger underseat floor harness electrical connector.
  1. Connect the passenger side air bag module underseat floor harness electrical connector.
  1. Remove the passenger safety belt retractor pretensioner simulator from the passenger safety belt retractor pretensioner harness.
  1. Connect the passenger safety belt pretensioner retractor electrical connector.
  1. Connect the battery ground cable.
    REFER to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
  1. Prove out the system.

Glossary

Air Bag Simulator

Air bag simulators are used to simulate air bag module connections to the system.

Deactivate The System

Deactivate the system means to carry out the deactivation procedure. REFER to Deactivation in this section.

Prove Out The System

The air bag warning indicator will illuminate for approximately three seconds. If there is a fault condition, after a two second delay, the air bag warning indicator will:

  • illuminate continuously
  • flash

Reactivate The System

Reactivate the system means to carry out the reactivation procedure. REFER to Reactivation in this section.

Principles of Operation

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Operation

The supplemental restraint system is AC fired, with remote side impact crash sensors for vehicles equipped with side air bags.

In the event of a severe frontal or three-quarter frontal impact, in excess of a predetermined limit, the driver and passenger (if equipped) front air bag(s) will deploy.

In the event of a severe full side impact, in excess of a predetermined limit, either the driver or passenger side air bag will deploy.

Air bag deployment will only occur, in the event of a severe collision when the ignition key is in the RUN position.

Air Bag Control Module

The air bag control module is mounted horizontally to the crossmember beneath the floor console, to facilitate impact sensing along the longitudinal axis. The air bag control module retains full control of the whole system, providing continual system checks and full diagnostic capabilities. The non-volatile memory stores the fault codes, which can then be down loaded through the data link connector (DLC) to WDS. A visual warning indicator which is housed within the instrument cluster, is illuminated when the ignition is switched ON for approximately three seconds then goes out. If a fault occurs the warning indicator, depending on the nature of the fault, begins to flash or illuminates continuously after five seconds.

In the event of a failure in the vehicle power supply during or after an accident, the air bag control module provides an auxiliary power supply, sufficient to deploy the air bag(s) for a minimum of 150ms. The back up power supply is discharged by the air bag control module within 60 seconds of the battery ground cable being disconnected. Thus making sure the supplemental restraint system remains operational.

The air bag control module contains a micro-controller to evaluate and process impact data and two micromachine sensors. An electronic accelerometer, which converts the actual acceleration and deceleration force, along the vehicles longitudinal axis into electrical signals. When both these sensors sense an impact, in excess of a predetermined limit, the air bag control module initiates the circuit to deploy the frontal air bags. The two micromachine sensors prevent unintentional deployment of the frontal air bags.

In case of a severe crash, the air bag control module will always initiate the passenger safety belt pretensioner when the passenger air bag disable switch (if equipped) is in the de-activate position.

Side Impact Sensor

The side impact sensors are mounted either side of the vehicle, to facilitate remote lateral impact sensing. Each side impact sensor contains a micromachine which processes signals from an accelerometer within the sensor. In the event of an impact, in excess of a predetermined limit, the side impact sensor will process the side impact data, and initiate a deployment request to the air bag control module. The air bag control module processes this request against stored data, to deploy the side air bag on the side the deployment request was initiated. The air bag control module retains control of the side air bags.

Air Bag Warning Indicator

The air bag warning indicator is incorporated into the instrument cluster, together with the automatic detach detect (ADD) circuit, the air bag warning indicator comes on for three seconds at key ON. If the system self-tests OK the indicator goes out, if a fault is detected the indicator will flash after five seconds, illuminate continually from key ON or not illuminate at all, depending on the nature of the fault.

The ADD circuit is designed to illuminate the air bag warning indicator continuously, if the air bag control module circuit is broken, either by loss of power or ground supply. The air bag control module retaining bolts are part of the ground circuit.

Diagnostic evaluation of the supplemental restraints system can be made through the data link connector (DLC) and WDS to establish the nature of the concern. Once the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is known the appropriate course of action can be selected from the Symptom Chart.

Inspection and Verification

  1. Verify the customer concern.
  1. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.

Visual Inspection Chart

Electrical
  • Fuse(s)
  • Electrical connector(s)
  • Bulb
  • Circuit(s)
  1. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
  1. If the cause is not visually evident, connect the diagnostic tool to the data link connector and select the vehicle to be tested from the diagnostic tool menu.
  1. Retrieve the DTCs and refer to the Symptom Chart.

Symptom Chart

Symptom Chart

NOTE:
NOTE:It is only allowed to repair circuits between connectors. If damage has occurred within a connector a new wiring harness must be installed. Connectors must not be disassembled.
Symptom Possible Sources Action
No communication with the module
*
DLC.
*
Air bag control module.
*
Circuit.
*
GO to Pinpoint Test A.
DTC B1231: Longitudinal acceleration threshold exceeded
*
Crash event detected.
*
Data cannot be cleared with WDS. INSTALL a new air bag control module.
REFER to: Air Bag Control Module - Vehicles Built From: 02/2000 (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
REPEAT the self-test. Clear the DTCs.
DTC B1318: Battery voltage low
*
Battery.
*
Charging system.
*
Circuit.
*
GO to Pinpoint Test B.
DTC B1342: Air bag control module is defective
*
Air bag control module.
*
INSTALL a new air bag control module.
REFER to: Air Bag Control Module - Vehicles Built From: 02/2000 (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs.
DTC B1869: Air bag warning indicator open circuit or short to ground
*
Air bag control module.
*
Instrument cluster.
*
Circuit.
*
GO to Pinpoint Test C.
DTC B1870: Air bag warning indicator short to battery
*
Instrument cluster.
*
Circuit.
*
GO to Pinpoint Test D.
DTC B1871: PAD switch fault
*
PAD switch.
*
INSTALL a new PAD switch. REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs.
DTC B1876: Driver safety belt pretensioner circuit capacitance out of range
*
Driver safety belt pretensioner.
*
GO to Pinpoint Test E.
DTC B1877: Driver safety belt pretensioner open circuit
*
Circuit.
*
GO to Pinpoint Test F.
DTC B1878: Driver safety belt pretensioner short to battery
*
Circuit.
*
GO to Pinpoint Test G.
DTC B1879: Driver safety belt pretensioner short to ground
*
Circuit.
*
GO to Pinpoint Test H.
DTC B1880: Passenger safety belt pretensioner circuit capacitance out of range
*
Passenger safety belt pretensioner.
*
GO to Pinpoint Test I.
DTC B1881: Passenger safety belt pretensioner open circuit
*
Circuit.
*
GO to Pinpoint Test J.
DTC B1882: Passenger safety belt pretensioner short to battery
*
Circuit.
*
GO to Pinpoint Test K.
DTC B1883: Passenger safety belt pretensioner short to ground
*
Circuit.
*
GO to Pinpoint Test L.
DTC B1884: PAD warning indicator inoperative
*
Air bag warning indicator.
*
Circuit.
*
GO to Pinpoint Test M.
DTC B1885: Driver safety belt pretensioner low resistance
*
Circuit.
*
GO to Pinpoint Test N.
DTC B1886: Passenger safety belt pretensioner low resistance
*
Circuit.
*
GO to Pinpoint Test O.
DTC B1887: Driver air bag short to ground
*
Driver air bag module.
*
Clockspring.
*
Circuit.
*
GO to Pinpoint Test P.
DTC B1888: Passenger air bag short to ground
*
Passenger air bag module.
*
Circuit.
*
GO to Pinpoint Test Q.
DTC B1890: PAD warning indicator circuit short to battery
*
Circuit.
*
GO to Pinpoint Test R.
DTC B1915: Driver air bag circuit capacitance out of range
*
Driver air bag module wiring sub-harness.
*
INSTALL a new driver air bag module wiring sub-harness. REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs.
DTC B1916: Driver air bag short to battery
*
Clockspring.
*
Circuit.
*
GO to Pinpoint Test S.
DTC B1920: Passenger air bag capacitance out of range
*
Circuit.
*
INSTALL a new wiring harness. REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs.
DTC B1921: Air bag warning indicator ground monitoring circuit open
*
Air bag control module.
*
Circuit.
*
Check the air bag control module installation.
REFER to: Air Bag Control Module - Vehicles Built From: 02/2000 (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs.
DTC B1925: Passenger air bag short to battery
*
Circuit.
*
GO to Pinpoint Test T.
DTC B1932: Driver air bag open circuit or high resistance
*
Driver air bag module.
*
Clockspring.
*
Circuit.
*
GO to Pinpoint Test U.
DTC B1933: Passenger air bag open circuit or high resistance
*
Passenger air bag module.
*
Circuit.
*
GO to Pinpoint Test V.
DTC B1934: Driver air bag circuit low resistance
*
Driver air bag module.
*
Clockspring.
*
Circuit.
*
GO to Pinpoint Test W.
DTC B1935: Passenger air bag low resistance
*
Passenger air bag module.
*
Circuit.
*
GO to Pinpoint Test X.
DTC B1992: Driver side air bag short to battery
*
Driver side air bag module.
*
Circuit.
*
GO to Pinpoint Test Y.
DTC B1993: Driver side air bag short to ground
*
Driver side air bag module.
*
Circuit.
*
GO to Pinpoint Test Z.
DTC B1994: Driver side air bag open circuit
*
Driver side air bag module.
*
Circuit.
*
GO to Pinpoint Test AA.
DTC B1995: Driver side air bag low resistance
*
Driver side air bag module.
*
Circuit.
*
GO to Pinpoint Test AB.
DTC B1996: Passenger side air bag short to battery
*
Passenger side air bag module.
*
Circuit.
*
GO to Pinpoint Test AC.
DTC B1997: Passenger side air bag short to ground
*
Passenger side air bag module.
*
Circuit.
*
GO to Pinpoint Test AD.
DTC B1998: Passenger side air bag open circuit
*
Passenger side air bag module.
*
Circuit.
*
GO to Pinpoint Test AE.
DTC B1999: Passenger side air bag low resistance
*
Passenger side air bag module.
*
Circuit.
*
GO to Pinpoint Test AF.
DTC B2117: Driver side air bag module capacitance out of range
*
Driver side air bag module.
*
GO to Pinpoint Test AG.
DTC B2118: Passenger side air bag capacitance out of range
*
Passenger side air bag module.
*
GO to Pinpoint Test AH.
DTC B2141: Module configuration failure - model option content not programmed
*
New air bag control module not configured.
*
CONFIGURE the air bag control module using WDS. REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs.
DTC B2444: Driver side impact sensor fault
*
Driver side impact sensor.
*
Circuit.
*
GO to Pinpoint Test AI.
DTC B2445: Passenger side impact sensor fault
*
Passenger side impact sensor.
*
Circuit.
*
GO to Pinpoint Test AJ.
DTC B2477: Air bag control module configuration failure
*
New air bag control module not configured.
*
Air bag control module.
*
CONFIGURE the air bag control module using WDS. REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs.

Pinpoint Tests

PINPOINT TEST A : NO COMMUNICATION WITH THE MODULE

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
A1: CHECK THE WDS IS COMMUNICATING THROUGH THE DATA LINK CONNECTOR (DLC)
1
Select an alternative system to check the DLC.

Is WDS able to communicate with the selected system?
Yes
No
CHECK the DLC. For additional information, REFER to the Wiring Diagrams.
A2: CHECK THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR
1
Ignition switch in position II.
2
The air bag warning indicator should illuminate when the ignition is in the ON position for three seconds and then go out. If a fault is present, the air bag warning light will begin to flash after 5 seconds.

Is the warning indicator operating?
Yes
No
CHECK the instrument cluster.
REFER to: Instrument Cluster (413-01 Instrument Cluster, Diagnosis and Testing).
A3: CHECK THE DLC CIRCUIT
WARNING:
WARNING:Wait at least one minute after disconnecting the battery ground cable before disconnecting any supplemental restraint system electrical connector. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
1
Ignition switch in position 0.
2
Deactivate the supplemental restraint system.
3
Disconnect Air Bag Control Module C1233.

4
Measure the resistance between the DLC C172 pin 7, circuit 4-JA7 (GY/RD) and the air bag control module C1233 pin 7, circuit 4-JA7 (GY/RD), harness side.

Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new air bag control module.
REFER to: Air Bag Control Module - Vehicles Built From: 02/2000 (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
No
REPAIR circuit 4-JA7 (GY/RD). REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.

PINPOINT TEST B : DTC B1318: BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
B1: CHECK THE BATTERY VOLTAGE
1
Ignition switch in position II.
2
Check the battery voltage.

Is the battery voltage greater than 9 volts?
Yes
No
CHECK the battery and charging system.
REFER to: Charging System (414-00 Charging System - General Information, Diagnosis and Testing).
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs.
B2: CHECK THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE SUPPLY CIRCUIT
WARNING:
WARNING:Wait at least one minute after disconnecting the battery ground cable before disconnecting any supplemental restraint system electrical connector. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
1
Ignition switch in position 0.
2
Deactivate the supplemental restraint system.
3
Disconnect Air Bag Control Module C1233.
4
Ignition switch in position II.

5
Measure the voltage between the air bag control module C1233 pin 8, circuit 94-MA10 (VT/OG), harness side and ground.

Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes
No
REPAIR circuit 94-MA10 (VT/OG). REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
B3: CHECK THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE GROUND CIRCUIT
1
Ignition switch in position 0.
2
Disconnect Fuse 18.
3
Measure the resistance between the air bag control module casing and ground.

Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new air bag control module.
REFER to: Air Bag Control Module - Vehicles Built From: 02/2000 (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
No
REPAIR circuit 91-MA10 (BK/RD). REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.

PINPOINT TEST C : DTC B1869: AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR OPEN CIRCUIT OR SHORT TO GROUND

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
C1: CHECK THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR
1
Ignition switch in position II.
2
Check the air bag warning indicator.

Is the air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously?
Yes
No
C2: CHECK THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR CIRCUIT
WARNING:
WARNING:Wait at least one minute after disconnecting the battery ground cable before disconnecting any supplemental restraint system electrical connector. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
1
Ignition switch in position 0.
2
Deactivate the supplemental restraint system.
3
Disconnect Air Bag Control Module C1233.
4
Disconnect Instrument Cluster C844.

5
Measure the resistance between the instrument cluster C844 pin 17, circuit 91S-MA14 (BK/GN), harness side and the air bag control module C1233 pin 4, circuit 91S-MA14 (BK/GN), harness side.

Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes
No
REPAIR circuit 91S-MA14 (BK/GN). REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
C3: CHECK THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR FUNCTION
1
Connect Instrument Cluster C844.

2
Install a fused (7.5A) jumper wire between the air bag control module C1233 pin 4, circuit 91S-MA14 (BK/GN), harness side and ground.
3
Ignition switch in position II.

Is the air bag warning indicator illuminated?
Yes
INSTALL a new instrument cluster.
REFER to: Instrument Cluster (413-01 Instrument Cluster, Removal and Installation).
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
No
C4: CHECK THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR FUNCTION

1
With the fused (7.5A) jumper wire between the air bag control module C1233 pin 4, circuit 91S-MA14 (BK/GN), harness side and ground.
2
Disconnect the fused jumper wire from the ground.

Is the air bag warning indicator illuminated?
Yes
INSTALL a new air bag control module.
REFER to: Air Bag Control Module - Vehicles Built From: 02/2000 (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
No
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
C5: CHECK THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING INDICATORS
WARNING:
WARNING:Wait at least one minute after disconnecting the battery ground cable before disconnecting any supplemental restraint system electrical connector. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
NOTE:
NOTE:The air bag control module will only activate the audible warning if there is an air bag warning fault AND an additional fault in the supplemental restraint system (for example an open circuit on the driver air bag module) in all cases REPAIR the air bag warning indicator first.
1
Ignition switch in position 0.
2
Deactivate the supplemental restraint system.
3
Ignition switch in position II.
4
Check the instrument cluster warning indicators.

Are the warning indicators illuminated when the ignition is switched to the ON position?
Yes
No
CHECK the instrument cluster.
REFER to: Instrument Cluster (413-01 Instrument Cluster, Diagnosis and Testing).
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
C6: CHECK THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR CIRCUIT
1
Ignition switch in position 0.
2
Disconnect Air Bag Control Module C1233.

3
Measure the resistance between the air bag control module C1233 pin 4, circuit 91S-MA14 (BK/GN), harness side and ground.

Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?
Yes
CHECK the air bag warning indicator LED. REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
No
REPAIR circuit 91S-MA14 (BK/GN). REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.

PINPOINT TEST D : DTC B1870: AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR SHORT TO BATTERY

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
D1: CHECK THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR CIRCUIT
WARNING:
WARNING:Wait at least one minute after disconnecting the battery ground cable before disconnecting any supplemental restraint system electrical connector. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
1
Deactivate the supplemental restraint system.
2
Disconnect Air Bag Control Module C1233.
3
Disconnect Instrument Cluster C844.
4
Ignition switch in position II.

5
Measure the voltage between the air bag control module C1233 pin 4, circuit 91S-MA14 (BK/GN), harness side and ground.

Is any voltage present?
Yes
REPAIR the air bag wiring harness. For additional information, refer to the Wiring Diagrams. REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
No
CHECK the instrument cluster.
REFER to: Instrument Cluster (413-01 Instrument Cluster, Diagnosis and Testing).
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.

PINPOINT TEST E : DTC: B1876: DRIVER SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER CIRCUIT CAPACITANCE OUT OF RANGE

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
E1: CHECK THE DRIVER SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER CAPACITANCE
WARNING:
WARNING:Wait at least one minute after disconnecting the battery ground cable before disconnecting any supplemental restraint system electrical connector. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
1
Deactivate the supplemental restraint system.
2
Carry out the self-test with the simulators installed.

Does the system prove out correctly?
Yes
INSTALL a new driver safety belt retractor and pretensioner.
REFER to: Safety Belt Retractor and Pretensioner - Convertible (501-20A Safety Belt System, Removal and Installation).
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
No
CHECK that the simulator is installed correctly. REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.

PINPOINT TEST F : DTC B1877: DRIVER SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER OPEN CIRCUIT

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
F1: CHECK THE DRIVER SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER CIRCUIT
WARNING:
WARNING:Wait at least one minute after disconnecting the battery ground cable before disconnecting any supplemental restraint system electrical connector. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
1
Deactivate the supplemental restraint system.
2
Ignition switch in position II.
3
Carry out the self-test with the simulators installed.

Does the system prove out correctly?
Yes
No
F2: PROVE OUT THE DRIVER SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER CIRCUIT
1
Ignition switch in position 0.
2
Disconnect Driver Safety Belt Pretensioner Simulator C153.
3
Connect Driver Safety Belt Pretensioner C500.
4
Ignition switch in position II.
5
Carry out the self-test.

Does the system prove out correctly?
Yes
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
No
INSTALL a new driver safety belt retractor and pretensioner.
REFER to: Safety Belt Retractor and Pretensioner - Convertible (501-20A Safety Belt System, Removal and Installation).
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
F3: CHECK THE DRIVER SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER FOR OPEN CIRCUIT OR HIGH RESISTANCE
1
Ignition switch in position 0.
2
Disconnect Air Bag Control Module C1234.
3
Disconnect Driver Safety Belt Pretensioner Simulator C153.

4
Measure the resistance between the:
  • air bag control module C1234 pin 11, circuit 94S-MA33 (VT/BU), harness side and the driver safety belt pretensioner C153 pin 1, circuit 94S-MA33 (VT/BU), harness side.
  • air bag control module C1234 pin 12, circuit 91S-MA33 (BK/BU), harness side and the driver safety belt pretensioner C153 pin 2, circuit 91S-MA33 (BK/BU), harness side.

Are the resistances less than 5 ohms?
Yes
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
No
REPAIR circuit 94S-MA33 (VT/BU) or circuit 91S-MA33 (BK/BU). REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system. REACTIVATE the system.

PINPOINT TEST G : DTC B1878 DRIVER SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER SHORT TO BATTERY

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
G1: CHECK THE DRIVER SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER CIRCUIT
WARNING:
WARNING:Wait at least one minute after disconnecting the battery ground cable before disconnecting any supplemental restraint system electrical connector. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
1
Deactivate the supplemental restraint system.
2
Ignition switch in position II.
3
Carry out the self-test with the simulators installed.

Does the system prove out correctly?
Yes
No
G2: PROVE OUT THE DRIVER SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER CIRCUIT
1
Ignition switch in position 0.
2
Disconnect Driver Safety Belt Pretensioner Simulator C153.
3
Connect Driver Safety Belt Pretensioner C500.
4
Ignition switch in position II.
5
Carry out the self-test.

Does the system prove out correctly?
Yes
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
No
INSTALL a new driver safety belt retractor and pretensioner.
REFER to: Safety Belt Retractor and Pretensioner - Convertible (501-20A Safety Belt System, Removal and Installation).
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
G3: CHECK THE DRIVER SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER FOR A SHORT TO BATTERY
1
Ignition switch in position 0.
2
Disconnect Air Bag Control Module C1234.
3
Disconnect Driver Safety Belt Pretensioner Simulator.
4
Ignition switch in position II.

5
Measure the voltage between the:
  • air bag control module C1234 pin 11, circuit 94S-MA33 (VT/BU), harness side and ground.
  • air bag control module C1234 pin 12, circuit 91S-MA33 (BK/BU), harness side and ground.

Is any voltage present?
Yes
REPAIR circuit 94S-MA33 (VT/BU) or 91S-MA33 (BK/BU). REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
No
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.

PINPOINT TEST H : DTC B1879: DRIVER SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER SHORT TO GROUND

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
H1: CHECK THE DRIVER SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER CIRCUIT
WARNING:
WARNING:Wait at least one minute after disconnecting the battery ground cable before disconnecting any supplemental restraint system electrical connector. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
1
Deactivate the supplemental restraint system.
2
Ignition switch in position II.
3
Carry out the self-test with the simulators installed.

Does the system prove out correctly?
Yes
No
H2: PROVE OUT THE DRIVER SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER CIRCUIT
1
Ignition switch in position 0.
2
Disconnect Driver Safety Belt Pretensioner Simulator.
3
Connect Driver Safety Belt Pretensioner C500.
4
Ignition switch in position II.
5
Carry out the self-test.

Does the system prove out correctly?
Yes
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
No
INSTALL a new driver safety belt retractor and pretensioner.
REFER to: Safety Belt Retractor and Pretensioner - Convertible (501-20A Safety Belt System, Removal and Installation).
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
H3: CHECK THE DRIVER SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
1
Ignition switch in position 0.
2
Disconnect Air Bag Control Module C1234.
3
Disconnect Driver Safety Belt Pretensioner Simulator .

4
Measure the resistance between the:
  • air bag control module C1234 pin 11, circuit 94S-JA33 (VT/BU), harness side and ground.
  • air bag control module C1234 pin 12, circuit 91S-JA33 (BK/BU), harness side and ground.

Are the resistances greater than 10,000 ohms?
Yes
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
No
REPAIR circuit 94S-MA33 (VT/BU) and 91S-MA33 (BK/BU). REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.

PINPOINT TEST I : DTC: B1880: PASSENGER SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER CIRCUIT CAPACITANCE OUT OF RANGE

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
I1: CHECK THE PASSENGER SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER CAPACITANCE
WARNING:
WARNING:Wait at least one minute after disconnecting the battery ground cable before disconnecting any supplemental restraint system electrical connector. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
1
Deactivate the supplemental restraint system.
2
Ignition switch in position II.
3
Carry out the self-test with the simulators installed.

Does the system prove out correctly?
Yes
INSTALL a new passenger safety belt retractor and pretensioner.
REFER to: Safety Belt Retractor and Pretensioner - Convertible (501-20A Safety Belt System, Removal and Installation).
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
No
CHECK that the simulator is installed correctly. REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.

PINPOINT TEST J : DTC B1881: PASSENGER SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER OPEN CIRCUIT

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
J1: CHECK THE PASSENGER SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER CIRCUIT
WARNING:
WARNING:Wait at least one minute after disconnecting the battery ground cable before disconnecting any supplemental restraint system electrical connector. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
1
Deactivate the supplemental restraint system.
2
Ignition switch in position II.
3
Carry out the self-test with the simulators installed.

Does the system prove out correctly?
Yes
No
J2: PROVE OUT THE PASSENGER SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER CIRCUIT
1
Ignition switch in position 0.
2
Disconnect Passenger Safety Belt Pretensioner Simulator.
3
Connect Passenger Safety Belt Pretensioner C505.
4
Ignition switch in position II.
5
Carry out the self-test.

Does the system prove out correctly?
Yes
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
No
INSTALL a new passenger safety belt retractor and pretensioner.
REFER to: Safety Belt Retractor and Pretensioner - Convertible (501-20A Safety Belt System, Removal and Installation).
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
J3: CHECK THE PASSENGER SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER FOR OPEN CIRCUIT OR HIGH RESISTANCE
1
Ignition switch in position 0.
2
Disconnect Air Bag Control Module C1234.
3
Disconnect Passenger Safety Belt Pretensioner Simulator C152.

4
Measure the resistance between the:
  • air bag control module C1234 pin 21, circuit 94S-MA34 (VT/OG) and the passenger safety belt pretensioner C152 pin 2, circuit 94S-MA34 (VT/OG), harness side.
  • air bag control module C1234 pin 20, circuit 91S-MA34 (BK/RD) and the passenger safety belt pretensioner C152 pin 1, circuit 91S-MA43 (BK/RD), harness side.

Are the resistances less than 5 ohms?
Yes
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
No
REPAIR circuit 94S-MA34 (VT/OG) or 91S-MA34 (BK/RD). REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.

PINPOINT TEST K : DTC B1882: PASSENGER SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER SHORT TO BATTERY

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
K1: CHECK THE PASSENGER SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER CIRCUIT
WARNING:
WARNING:Wait at least one minute after disconnecting the battery ground cable before disconnecting any supplemental restraint system electrical connector. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
1
Deactivate the supplemental restraint system.
2
Ignition switch in position II.
3
Carry out the self-test with the simulators installed.

Does the system prove out correctly?
Yes
No
K2: PROVE OUT THE PASSENGER SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER CIRCUIT
1
Ignition switch in position 0.
2
Disconnect Passenger Safety Belt Pretensioner Simulator.
3
Connect Passenger Safety Belt Pretensioner C505.
4
Ignition switch in position II.
5
Carry out the self-test.

Does the system prove out correctly?
Yes
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
No
INSTALL a new passenger safety belt retractor and pretensioner.
REFER to: Safety Belt Retractor and Pretensioner - Convertible (501-20A Safety Belt System, Removal and Installation).
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
K3: CHECK THE PASSENGER SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER FOR A SHORT TO BATTERY
1
Ignition switch in position 0.
2
Disconnect Air Bag Control Module C1234.
3
Disconnect Passenger Safety Belt Pretensioner Simulator C152.
4
Ignition switch in position II.

5
Measure the voltage between:
  • the air bag control module C1234 pin 21, circuit 94S-MA34 (VT/OG), harness side and ground.
  • the air bag control module C1234 pin 20, circuit 91S-MA34 (BK/RD), harness side and ground.

Is any voltage present?
Yes
REPAIR circuit 94S-MA34 (VT/OG) or 91S-MA41 (BK/RD) and 94-MA10 (VT/OG). REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
No
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.

PINPOINT TEST L : DTC B1883: PASSENGER SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER SHORT TO GROUND

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
L1: CHECK THE PASSENGER SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER CIRCUIT
WARNING:
WARNING:Wait at least one minute after disconnecting the battery ground cable before disconnecting any supplemental restraint system electrical connector. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
1
Deactivate the supplemental restraint system.
2
Ignition switch in position II.
3
Carry out the self-test with the simulators installed.

Does the system prove out correctly?
Yes
No
L2: PROVE OUT THE PASSENGER SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER CIRCUIT
1
Ignition switch in position 0.
2
Disconnect Passenger Safety Belt Pretensioner Simulator.
3
Connect Passenger Safety Belt Pretensioner C505.
4
Ignition switch in position II.
5
Carry out the self-test.

Does the system prove out correctly?
Yes
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
No
INSTALL a new passenger safety belt retractor and pretensioner.
REFER to: Safety Belt Retractor and Pretensioner - Convertible (501-20A Safety Belt System, Removal and Installation).
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
L3: CHECK THE PASSENGER SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
1
Ignition switch in position 0.
2
Disconnect Air Bag Control Module C1234.
3
Disconnect Passenger Safety Belt Pretensioner Simulator.

4
Measure the resistance between the:
  • air bag control module C1234 pin 21, circuit 94S-MA34 (VT/OG), harness side and ground.
  • air bag control module C1234 pin 20, circuit 91S-MA34 (BK/RD), harness side and ground.

Are the resistances greater than 10,000 ohms?
Yes
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
No
REPAIR circuit 94S-MA34 (VT/OG) or 91S-MA41 (BK/RD). REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.

PINPOINT TEST M : DTC B1884: PASSENGER AIR BAG DISABLE (PAD) WARNING LAMP INOPERATIVE

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
M1: CHECK FOR CONTINUITY BETWEEN THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE AND THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
WARNING:
WARNING:Wait at least one minute after disconnecting the battery ground cable before disconnecting any supplemental restraint system electrical connector. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
1
Deactivate the supplemental restraint system.
2
Disconnect Air Bag Control Module C1233.
3
Disconnect Instrument Cluster C844.

4
Measure the resistance between the air bag control module C1233 pin 10, circuit 94S-JA26 (VT/OG), harness side and the instrument cluster C844 pin 14, circuit 94S-JA26 (VT/OG), harness side.

Is the resistances less than 5 ohms?
Yes
No
REPAIR circuit 94S-JA26 (VT/OG). REPEAT the self-test CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
M2: CHECK FOR CONTINUITY BETWEEN THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE AND THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
1
Operate the PAD switch to the ON position.

2
Measure the resistance between the air bag control module C1233 pin 9, circuit 91-JA26 (BK/RD), harness side and the instrument cluster C844 pin 15, circuit 91S-JA26 (BK/RD), harness side.

Is the resistances less than 5 ohms?
Yes
No
M3: CHECK THE PAD WARNING LAMP HARNESS FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

1
Measure the resistance between the:
  • air bag control module C1233 pin 9, harness side and ground.
  • air bag control module C1233 pin 10, harness side and ground.

Are the resistances greater than 10,000 ohms?
Yes
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
No
REPAIR circuit 91-JA26 (BK/RD), 91S-JA26 (BK/RD) or 94S-JA26 (VT/OG). REPEAT the self-test CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
M4: CHECK FOR CONTINUITY BETWEEN THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE AND THE PAD CONTROL SWITCH
1
Disconnect PAD Control Switch C713.

2
Measure the resistance between the air bag control module C1233 pin 9, circuit 91-JA26 (BK/RD), harness side and the PAD control switch C713 pin 5, circuit 91-JA26 (BK/RD), harness side.

Is the resistances less than 5 ohms?
Yes
No
REPAIR circuit 91-JA26 (BK/RD). REPEAT the self-test CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
M5: CHECK FOR CONTINUITY BETWEEN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND THE PAD CONTROL SWITCH

1
Measure the resistance between the instrument cluster C844 pin 15, circuit 91S-JA26 (BK/RD), harness side and the PAD control switch C713 pin 4, circuit 91S-JA26 (BK/RD), harness side.

Is the resistances less than 5 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new PAD Control Switch.
REFER to: Passenger Air Bag Deactivation (PAD) Switch - Vehicles Built From: 02/2005 (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
REPEAT the self-test CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
No
REPAIR circuit 91S-JA26 (BK/RD). REPEAT the self-test CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.

PINPOINT TEST N : DTC B1885: DRIVER SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER LOW RESISTANCE

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
N1: CHECK THE DRIVER SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER CIRCUIT
WARNING:
WARNING:Wait at least one minute after disconnecting the battery ground cable before disconnecting any supplemental restraint system electrical connector. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
1
Deactivate the supplemental restraint system.
2
Ignition switch in position II.
3
Carry out the self-test with the simulators installed.

Does the system prove out correctly?
Yes
No
N2: PROVE OUT THE DRIVER SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER CIRCUIT
1
Ignition switch in position 0.
2
Disconnect Driver Safety Belt Pretensioner Simulator.
3
Connect Driver Safety Belt Pretensioner C505.
4
Ignition switch in position II.
5
Carry out the self-test.

Does the system prove out correctly?
Yes
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
No
INSTALL a new driver safety belt retractor and pretensioner.
REFER to: Safety Belt Retractor and Pretensioner - Convertible (501-20A Safety Belt System, Removal and Installation).
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
N3: CHECK THE DRIVER SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER FOR LOW RESISTANCE
1
Disconnect Air Bag Control Module C1234.
2
Disconnect Driver Safety Belt Pretensioner Simulator.

3
Measure the resistance between the air bag control module C1234 pin 11, circuit 94S-MA33 (VT/BU), harness side and pin 12, circuit 91S-MA33 (BK/BU), harness side.

Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?
Yes
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
No
REPAIR circuit 94S-MA33 (VT/BU) and 91S-MA33 (BK/BU). REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.

PINPOINT TEST O : DTC B1886: PASSENGER SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER LOW RESISTANCE

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
O1: CHECK THE PASSENGER SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER CIRCUIT
WARNING:
WARNING:Wait at least one minute after disconnecting the battery ground cable before disconnecting any supplemental restraint system electrical connector. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
1
Deactivate the supplemental restraint system.
2
Ignition switch in position II.
3
Carry out the self-test with the simulators installed.

Does the system prove out correctly?
Yes
No
O2: PROVE OUT THE PASSENGER SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER CIRCUIT
1
Ignition switch in position 0.
2
Disconnect Passenger Safety Belt Pretensioner Simulator.
3
Connect Passenger Safety Belt Pretensioner C505.
4
Ignition switch in position II.
5
Carry out the self-test.

Does the system prove out correctly?
Yes
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
No
INSTALL a new passenger safety belt retractor and pretensioner.
REFER to: Safety Belt Retractor and Pretensioner - Convertible (501-20A Safety Belt System, Removal and Installation).
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
O3: CHECK THE PASSENGER SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER FOR LOW RESISTANCE
1
Disconnect Air Bag Control Module C1234.
2
Disconnect Passenger Safety Belt Pretensioner Simulator C152.

3
Measure the resistance between the air bag control module C1234 pin 21, circuit 94S-MA34 (VT/OG), harness side and pin 20, circuit 91S-MA34 (BK/RD), harness side.

Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?
Yes
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
No
REPAIR circuits 94S-MA34 (VT/OG) and 91S-MA41 (BK/RD). REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.

PINPOINT TEST P : DTC B1887: DRIVER AIR BAG SHORT TO GROUND

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
P1: CHECK THE DRIVER AIR BAG CIRCUIT
WARNING:
WARNING:Wait at least one minute after disconnecting the battery ground cable before disconnecting any supplemental restraint system electrical connector. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
1
Deactivate the supplemental restraint system.
2
Ignition switch in position II.
3
Carry out the self-test with the simulators installed.

Does the system prove out correctly?
Yes
No
P2: CHECK THE DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE
WARNING:
WARNING:Do not proceed with the test unless using WDS. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
1
Ignition switch in position 0.
2
Connect the Test and Deployment Lead to the driver air bag module.
3
Select DMM specific on WDS.
4
Connect the Test and Deployment lead to WDS.

5
Measure the resistance between each of the terminals and the air bag module casing.

Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?
Yes
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
No
INSTALL a new driver air bag module.
REFER to: Driver Air Bag Module (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
P3: CHECK THE AIR BAG WIRING SUB-HARNESS FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
1
Ignition switch in position 0.
2
Disconnect Air Bag Control Module C1233.
3
Disconnect Driver Air Bag Module Simulator.

4
Measure the resistance between the:
  • air bag control module C1233 pin 2, circuit 94S-MA8 (VT), harness side and ground.
  • air bag control module C1233 pin 3, circuit 91S-MA8 (BK/OG), harness side and ground.
5
Turn the steering wheel from lock to lock and note the resistance readings.

Are the resistances greater than 10,000 ohms?
Yes
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
No
P4: CHECK THE CLOCKSPRING FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
1
Disconnect Clockspring C150.

2
Measure the resistance between:
  • the air bag control module C1233 pin 2, circuit 94S-MA8 (VT), harness side and ground.
  • the air bag control module C1233 pin 3, circuit 91S-MA8 (BK/OG), harness side and ground.

Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new clockspring.
REFER to: Clockspring - Vehicles Built From: 02/2000 (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
REPEAT the self-test , CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
No
REPAIR circuits 94S-MA8 (VT) or 91S-MA8 (BK/OG). REPEAT the self-test CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.

PINPOINT TEST Q : DTC B1888: PASSENGER AIR BAG SHORT TO GROUND

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
Q1: CHECK THE PASSENGER AIR BAG CIRCUIT
WARNING:
WARNING:Wait at least one minute after disconnecting the battery ground cable before disconnecting any supplemental restraint system electrical connector. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
1
Deactivate the supplemental restraint system.
2
Ignition switch in position II.
3
Carry out the self-test with the simulators installed.

Does the system prove out correctly?
Yes
No
Q2: CHECK THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE
WARNING:
WARNING:Do not proceed with this test unless using WDS. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
1
Connect the Test and Deployment Lead to the passenger air bag module.
2
Select DMM Specific on WDS.
3
Connect the Test and Deployment Lead to WDS.

4
Measure the resistance between each of the terminals and the air bag module casing.

Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?
Yes
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
No
INSTALL a new passenger air bag module.
REFER to: Passenger Air Bag Module (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
Q3: CHECK THE PASSENGER AIR BAG CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
1
Ignition switch in position 0.
2
Disconnect Air Bag Control Module C1233.
3
Disconnect Passenger Air Bag Module Simulator.

4
Measure the resistance between the:
  • air bag control module C1233 pin 5, circuit 94S-MA31 (VT/WH), harness side and ground.
  • air bag control module C1233 pin 6, circuit 91S-MA31 (BK/WH), harness side and ground.

Are the resistances greater than 10,000 ohms?
Yes
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
No
REPAIR circuits 94S-MA31 (VT/WH) or 91S-MA31 (BK/WH). REACTIVATE the system.

PINPOINT TEST R : DTC B1890: PASSENGER AIR BAG DISABLE (PAD) WARNING LAMP SHORT TO BATTERY

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
R1: CHECK THE PAD WARNING LAMP HARNESS FOR A SHORT TO POWER
WARNING:
WARNING:Wait at least one minute after disconnecting the battery ground cable before disconnecting any supplemental restraint system electrical connector. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
1
Deactivate the supplemental restraint system.
2
Disconnect Air Bag Control Module C1233.
3
Ignition switch in position II.

4
Measure the voltage between the:
  • air bag control module C1233 pin 9, harness side and ground.
  • air bag control module C1233 pin 10, harness side and ground.

Is any voltage present?
Yes
No
INSTALL a new air bag control module.
REFER to: Air Bag Control Module - Vehicles Built From: 02/2000 (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
R2: CHECK THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FOR A SHORT TO POWER
1
Disconnect Air Bag Control Module C1233.

2
Measure the voltage between the:
  • air bag control module C1233 pin 9, harness side and ground.
  • air bag control module C1233 pin 10, harness side and ground.

Is any voltage present?
Yes
REPAIR circuit 94S-JA26 (VT/OG). REACTIVATE the system.
No
INSTALL a new instrument cluster.
REFER to: Instrument Cluster (413-01 Instrument Cluster, Description and Operation).
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.

PINPOINT TEST S : DTC B1916: DRIVER AIR BAG SHORT TO BATTERY

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
S1: CHECK THE AIR BAG WIRING SUB-HARNESS FOR A SHORT TO BATTERY
WARNING:
WARNING:Wait at least one minute after disconnecting the battery ground cable before disconnecting any supplemental restraint system electrical connector. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
1
Deactivate the supplemental restraint system.
2
Disconnect Driver Air Bag Module Simulator.
3
Disconnect Air Bag Control Module C1233.
4
Ignition switch in position II.

5
Measure the voltage between:
  • the air bag control module C1233 pin 2, circuit 94S-MA8 (VT), harness side and ground.
  • the air bag control module C1233 pin 3, circuit 91S-MA8 (BK/OG), harness side and ground.

Is any voltage present?
Yes
No
CONNECT the driver air bag module simulator and air bag control module. REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
S2: CHECK THE CLOCKSPRING FOR A SHORT TO BATTERY OR IGNITION
1
Ignition switch in position 0.
2
Disconnect Clockspring C150.
3
Ignition switch in position II.

4
Measure the voltage between:
  • the air bag control module C1233 pin 2, circuit 94S-MA8 (VT), harness side and ground.
  • the air bag control module C1233 pin 3, circuit 91S-MA8 (BK/OG), harness side and ground.

Is any voltage present?
Yes
REPAIR circuits 94S-MA8 (VT) or 91S-MA8 (BK/OG). REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
No
INSTALL a new clockspring.
REFER to: Clockspring - Vehicles Built From: 02/2000 (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.

PINPOINT TEST T : DTC:B1925: PASSENGER AIR BAG SHORT TO BATTERY

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
T1: CHECK THE PASSENGER AIR BAG CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO BATTERY
WARNING:
WARNING:Wait at least one minute after disconnecting the battery ground cable before disconnecting any supplemental restraint system electrical connector. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
1
Deactivate the supplemental restraint system.
2
Disconnect Passenger Air Bag Module Simulator.
3
Disconnect Air Bag Control Module C1233.
4
Ignition switch in position II.

5
Measure the voltage between:
  • the air bag control module C1233 pin 5, circuit 94S-MA31 (VT/WH), harness side and ground.
  • the air bag control module C1233 pin 6, circuit 91S-MA31 (BK/WH), harness side and ground.

Is any voltage present?
Yes
REPAIR circuits 94S-MA31 (VT/WH) or 91S-MA31 (BK/WH). REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
No
CONNECT the passenger air bag module simulator and air bag control module. REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.

PINPOINT TEST U : DTC B1932: DRIVER AIR BAG OPEN CIRCUIT OR HIGH RESISTANCE

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
U1: CHECK THE DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE CIRCUIT RESISTANCE
WARNING:
WARNING:Wait at least one minute after disconnecting the battery ground cable before disconnecting any supplemental restraint system electrical connector. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
1
Deactivate the supplemental restraint system.
2
Ignition switch in position II.
3
Carry out self-test with the simulators installed.

Does the system prove out correctly?
Yes
No
U2: CHECK THE DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE SQUIB RESISTANCE
WARNING:
WARNING:Do not proceed with this test unless using WDS. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
1
Connect the Test and Deployment Lead to the driver air bag module.
2
Select DMM specific on WDS.
3
Connect the Test and Deployment Lead to WDS.

4
Measure the resistance of the air bag module squib.

Is the resistance between 2 and 3 ohms?
Yes
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
No
INSTALL a new driver air bag module.
REFER to: Driver Air Bag Module (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
U3: CHECK THE CLOCKSPRING FOR OPEN CIRCUIT OR HIGH RESISTANCE
1
Ignition switch in position 0.
2
Disconnect Clockspring C150.
3
Disconnect Air Bag Control Module C1233.

4
Measure the resistance between the:
  • air bag control module C1233 pin 2, circuit 94S-MA8 (VT), harness side and the clockspring C150 pin 3, circuit 94S-MA8 (VT), harness side.
  • air bag control module C1233 pin 3, circuit 91S-MA8 (BK/OG), harness side and the clockspring C150 pin 1, circuit 91S-MA8 (BK/OG), harness side.

Are the resistances less than 5 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new clockspring.
REFER to: Clockspring - Vehicles Built From: 02/2000 (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
No
REPAIR circuits 94S-MA8 (VT) or 91S-MA8 (BK/OG). REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.

PINPOINT TEST V : DTC: B1933: PASSENGER AIR BAG OPEN CIRCUIT OR HIGH RESISTANCE

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
V1: CHECK THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE CIRCUIT RESISTANCE
WARNING:
WARNING:Wait at least one minute after disconnecting the battery ground cable before disconnecting any supplemental restraint system electrical connector. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
1
Deactivate the supplemental restraint system.
2
Ignition switch in position II.
3
Carry out the self-test with the simulators installed.

Does the system prove out correctly?
Yes
No
REPAIR circuit 94S-MA31 (VT/WH) or 91S-MA31 (BK/WH). REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
V2: THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE SQUIB RESISTANCE
WARNING:
WARNING:Do not proceed with this test unless using WDS. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
1
Connect the Test and Deployment Lead to the passenger air bag module.
2
Select DMM specific on WDS.
3
Connect the Test and Deployment lead to WDS.

4
Measure the resistance of the air bag module squib.

Is the resistance between 2 and 3 ohms?
Yes
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
No
INSTALL a new passenger air bag module.
REFER to: Passenger Air Bag Module (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.

PINPOINT TEST W : DTC B1934: DRIVER AIR BAG CIRCUIT LOW RESISTANCE

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
W1: CHECK THE DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE CIRCUIT RESISTANCE
WARNING:
WARNING:Wait at least one minute after disconnecting the battery ground cable before disconnecting any supplemental restraint system electrical connector. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
1
Deactivate the supplemental restraint system.
2
Ignition switch in position II.
3
Carry out self-test with the simulators installed.

Does the system prove out correctly?
Yes
No
W2: CHECK THE DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE SQUIB RESISTANCE
WARNING:
WARNING:Do not proceed with this test unless using WDS. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
1
Connect the Test and Deployment Lead to the driver air bag module.
2
Select DMM specific on WDS.
3
Connect the Test and Deployment Lead WDS.

4
Measure the resistance of the air bag module squib.

Is the resistance between 2 and 3 ohms?
Yes
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
No
INSTALL a new driver air bag module.
REFER to: Driver Air Bag Module (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
W3: CHECK THE CLOCKSPRING FOR LOW RESISTANCE
1
Ignition switch in position 0.
2
Disconnect Clockspring C150.
3
Disconnect Air Bag Control Module C1233.

4
Measure the resistance between the air bag control module C1233 pin 2, circuit 94S-MA8 (VT), harness side and pin 3, circuit 91S-MA8 (BK/OG), harness side.

Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new clockspring.
REFER to: Clockspring - Vehicles Built From: 02/2000 (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
No
REPAIR circuit 94S-MA8 (VT) or 91S-MA8 (BK/OG). REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.

PINPOINT TEST X : DTC B1935: PASSENGER AIR BAG CIRCUIT LOW RESISTANCE

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
X1: CHECK THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE CIRCUIT RESISTANCE
WARNING:
WARNING:Wait at least one minute after disconnecting the battery ground cable before disconnecting any supplemental restraint system electrical connector. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
1
Deactivate the supplemental restraint system.
2
Ignition switch in position II.
3
Carry out the self-test with the simulators installed.

Does the system prove out correctly?
Yes
No
X2: CHECK THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE SQUIB RESISTANCE
WARNING:
WARNING:Do not proceed with this test unless using WDS. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
1
Connect the Test and Deployment Lead to the passenger air bag module.
2
Select DMM specific on WDS.
3
Connect the Test and Deployment Lead to WDS.

4
Measure the resistance of the air bag module squib.

Is the resistance between 2 and 3 ohms?
Yes
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
No
INSTALL a new passenger air bag module.
REFER to: Passenger Air Bag Module (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
X3: CHECK THE PASSENGER AIR BAG CIRCUIT FOR LOW RESISTANCE
1
Ignition switch in position 0.
2
Disconnect Passenger Air Bag Module Simulator.
3
Disconnect Air Bag Control Module C1233.

4
Measure the resistance between the air bag control module C1233 pin 5, circuit 94S-MA31 (VT/WH), harness side and pin 6, circuit 91S-MA31 (BK/WH), harness side.

Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?
Yes
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
No
REPAIR circuits 94S-MA31 (VT/WH) and 91S-MA31 (BK/WH). REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.

PINPOINT TEST Y : DTC B1992: DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG SHORT TO BATTERY

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
Y1: CHECK THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUIT
WARNING:
WARNING:Wait at least one minute after disconnecting the battery ground cable before disconnecting any supplemental restraint system electrical connector. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
1
Deactivate the supplemental restraint system.
2
Ignition switch in position II.
3
Carry out the self-test with the simulators installed.

Does the system prove out correctly?
Yes
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
No
Y2: CHECK THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO BATTERY
1
Ignition switch in position 0.
2
Disconnect Air Bag Control Module C1234.
3
Ignition switch in position II.

4
Measure the voltage between:
  • the air bag control C1234 pin 15, circuit 94-JA42 (VT/BK), harness side and ground.
  • the air bag control module C1234 pin 16, circuit 91S-JA42 (BK/GN), harness side and ground.

Is any voltage present?
Yes
REPAIR circuits 94-JA42 (VT/BK) or 91S-JA42 (BK/GN) and 94-MA10 (VT/OG). REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
No
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.

PINPOINT TEST Z : DTC B1993: DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG SHORT TO GROUND

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
Z1: DTC: CHECK THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUIT
WARNING:
WARNING:Wait at least one minute after disconnecting the battery ground cable before disconnecting any supple-mental restraint system electrical connector. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
1
Deactivate the supplemental restraint system.
2
Ignition switch in position II.
3
Carry out the self-test with the air bag simulators installed.

Does the system prove out correctly?
Yes
No
Z2: CHECK THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE
WARNING:
WARNING:Do not proceed with this test unless using WDS. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
1
Ignition switch in position 0.
2
Connect the Test and Deployment Lead to the driver side air bag module.
3
Select DMM Specific on WDS.
4
Connect the Test and Deployment Lead to WDS.

5
Measure the resistance between each of the terminals and the air bag module casing.

Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?
Yes
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
No
INSTALL a new driver side air bag module.
REFER to: Side Air Bag Module (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
Z3: CHECK THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
1
Ignition switch in position 0.
2
Disconnect Air Bag Control Module C1234.
3
Disconnect Driver Side Air Bag Simulator.

4
Measure the resistance between the:
  • air bag control module C1234 pin 15, circuit 94-JA42 (VT/BK), harness side and ground.
  • air bag control module C1234 pin 16, circuit 91S-JA42 (BK/GN), harness side and ground.

Are the resistances greater than 10,000 ohms?
Yes
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
No
REPAIR circuit 94-JA42 (VT/BK) or 91S-JA42 (BK/GN). REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.

PINPOINT TEST AA : DTC B1994: DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG OPEN CIRCUIT

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
AA1: CHECK THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUIT
WARNING:
WARNING:Wait at least one minute after disconnecting the battery ground cable before disconnecting any supplemental restraint system electrical connector. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
1
Deactivate the supplemental restraint system.
2
Ignition switch in position II.
3
Carry out the self-test with the simulators installed.

Does the system prove out correctly?
Yes
No
AA2: CHECK THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE
WARNING:
WARNING:Do not proceed with this test unless using WDS. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
1
Connect the Test and Deployment Lead to the driver side air bag module.
2
Select DMM Specific on WDS.
3
Connect the Test and Deployment Lead to WDS.

4
Measure the resistance of the air bag module squib.

Is the resistance between 2 and 3 ohms?
Yes
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
No
INSTALL a new driver side air bag module.
REFER to: Side Air Bag Module (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
AA3: CHECK THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG FOR OPEN CIRCUIT OR HIGH RESISTANCE
1
Ignition switch in position 0.
2
Disconnect Air Bag Control Module C1234.
3
Disconnect Driver Side Air Bag Simulator.

4
Measure the resistance between the:
  • air bag control module C1234 pin 15, circuit 94-JA42 (VT/BK), harness side and the driver side air bag module C1276 pin 2, circuit 94-JA42 (VT/BK), harness side.
  • air bag control module C1234 pin 16, circuit 91S-JA42 (BK/GN), harness side and the driver side air bag module C1276 pin 1, circuit 91S-JA42 (BK/GN), harness side.

Are the resistances less than 5 ohms?
Yes
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
No
REPAIR circuits 94-JA42 (VT/BK) or 91S-JA42 (BK/GN). REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.

PINPOINT TEST AB : DTC B1995: DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG LOW RESISTANCE

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
AB1: CHECK THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUIT
WARNING:
WARNING:Wait at least one minute after disconnecting the battery ground cable before disconnecting any supplemental restraint system electrical connector. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
1
Deactivate the supplemental restraint system.
2
Ignition switch in position II.
3
Carry out the self-test with the simulators installed.

Does the system prove out correctly?
Yes
No
AB2: CHECK THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE SQUIB RESISTANCE
WARNING:
WARNING:Do not proceed with this test unless using WDS. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
1
Connect the Test and Deployment Lead to the driver side air bag module.
2
Select DMM specific on WDS.
3
Connect the Test and Deployment Lead to WDS.

4
Measure the resistance of the air bag module squib.

Is the resistance between 2 and 3 ohms?
Yes
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
No
INSTALL a new driver side air bag module.
REFER to: Side Air Bag Module (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
AB3: CHECK THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUIT FOR LOW RESISTANCE
1
Ignition switch in position 0.
2
Disconnect Air Bag Control Module C1234.
3
Disconnect Driver Side Air Bag Simulator.

4
Measure the resistance between the air bag control module C1234 pin 15, circuit 94-JA42 (VT/BK), harness side and pin 16, circuit 91S-JA42 (BK/GN), harness side.

Is the resistance greater than 10,000?
Yes
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
No
REPAIR circuits 94-JA42 (VT/BK) and 91S-JA42 (BK/GN). REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.

PINPOINT TEST AC : DTC B1996: PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG SHORT TO BATTERY

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
AC1: CHECK THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUIT
WARNING:
WARNING:Wait at least one minute after disconnecting the battery ground cable before disconnecting any supplemental restraint system electrical connector. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
1
Deactivate the supplemental restraint system.
2
Ignition switch in position II.
3
Carry out the self-test with the simulators installed.

Does the system prove out correctly?
Yes
INSTALL a new passenger side air bag module.
REFER to: Side Air Bag Module (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTC. REACTIVATE the system.
No
AC2: CHECK THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO BATTERY
1
Ignition switch in position 0.
2
Disconnect Air Bag Control Module C1234.
3
Ignition switch in position II.

4
Measure the voltage between:
  • the air bag control module C1234 pin 23, circuit 94-JA44 (VT/OG), harness side and ground.
  • the air bag control module C1234 pin 24, circuit 91S-JA44 (BK/RD), harness side and ground.

Is any voltage present?
Yes
REPAIR circuit 94-J434 (VT/OG) or 91S-JA44 (BK/RD). REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
No
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.

PINPOINT TEST AD : DTC B1997 PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG SHORT TO GROUND

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
AD1: CHECK THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUIT
WARNING:
WARNING:Wait at least one minute after disconnecting the battery ground cable before disconnecting any supplemental restraint system electrical connector. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
1
Deactivate the supplemental restraint system.
2
Ignition switch in position II.
3
Carry out the self-test with the simulators installed.

Does the system prove out correctly?
Yes
No
AD2: CHECK THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE
WARNING:
WARNING:Do not proceed with this test unless using WDS. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
1
Connect the Test and Deployment Lead to the passenger side air bag module.
2
Select DMM Specific on WDS.
3
Connect the Test and Deployment Lead to WDS.

4
Measure the resistance between each of the terminals and the side air bag module casing.

Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?
Yes
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
No
INSTALL a new passenger side air bag module.
REFER to: Side Air Bag Module (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
AD3: CHECK THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
1
Ignition switch in position 0.
2
Disconnect Air Bag Control Module C1234.
3
Disconnect Passenger Side Air Bag Simulator .

4
Measure the resistance between the:
  • air bag control module C1234 pin 23, circuit 94-JA44 (VT/OG), harness side and ground.
  • air bag control module C1234 pin 24, circuit 91S-JA44 (BK/RD), harness side and ground.

Are the resistances greater than 10,000 ohms?
Yes
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
No
REPAIR circuit 94-JA44 (VT/OG) or 91S-JA44 (BK/RD). REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.

PINPOINT TEST AE : DTC B1998: PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG OPEN CIRCUIT

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
AE1: CHECK THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUIT
WARNING:
WARNING:Wait at least one minute after disconnecting the battery ground cable before disconnecting any supplemental restraint system electrical connector. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
1
Deactivate the supplemental restraint system.
2
Ignition switch in position II.
3
Carry out the self-test with the simulators installed.

Does the system prove out correctly?
Yes
No
AE2: CHECK THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE
WARNING:
WARNING:Do not proceed with this test unless using WDS. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
1
Ignition switch in position 0.
2
Connect the Test and Deployment Lead to the driver side air bag module.
3
Select DMM Specific on WDS.
4
Connect the Test and Deployment Lead to WDS.

5
Measure the resistance of the air bag module squib.

Is the resistance between 2 and 3 ohms?
Yes
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
No
INSTALL a new passenger side air bag module.
REFER to: Side Air Bag Module (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
AE3: CHECK THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG FOR OPEN CIRCUIT OR HIGH RESISTANCE
1
Ignition switch in position 0.
2
Disconnect Air Bag Control Module C1234.
3
Disconnect Passenger Side Air Bag Simulator .

4
Measure the resistance between the:
  • air bag control module C1234 pin 23, circuit 94-JA44 (VT/OG), harness side and the passenger side air bag module C1277 pin 2, circuit 94-JA44 (VT/OG), harness side.
  • air bag control module C1234 pin 24, circuit 91S-JA44 (BK/RD), harness side and the passenger side air bag module C1277 pin 1, circuit 91S-JA44 (BK/RD), harness side.

Are the resistances less than 5 ohms?
Yes
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
No
REPAIR circuit 94-JA44 (VT/OG) or 91S-JA44 (BK/RD). REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.

PINPOINT TEST AF : DTC B1999: PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG LOW RESISTANCE

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
AF1: CHECK THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUIT
WARNING:
WARNING:Wait at least one minute after disconnecting the battery ground cable before disconnecting any supplemental restraint system electrical connector. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
1
Deactivate the supplemental restraint system.
2
Ignition switch in position II.
3
Carry out the self-test with the simulators installed.

Does the system prove out correctly?
Yes
No
AF2: CHECK THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE SQUIB RESISTANCE
WARNING:
WARNING:Do not proceed with this test unless using WDS. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
1
Connect the Test and Deployment Lead to the passenger side air bag module.
2
Select DMM specific on WDS.
3
Connect the Test and Deployment Lead to WDS.

4
Measure the resistance of the air bag module squib.

Is the resistance between 2 and 3 ohms?
Yes
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
No
INSTALL a new passenger side air bag module.
REFER to: Side Air Bag Module (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
AF3: CHECK THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUIT FOR LOW RESISTANCE
1
Ignition switch in position 0.
2
Disconnect Air Bag Control Module C1234.
3
Disconnect Passenger Side Air Bag Simulator .

4
Measure the resistance between the air bag control module C1234 pin 23, circuit 94-JA44 (VT/OG) and pin 24, circuit 91S-JA44 (BK/RD), harness side.

Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?
Yes
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
No
REPAIR circuit 94-JA44 (VT/OG) or 91S-JA44 (BK/RD). REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.

PINPOINT TEST AG : DTC B2117: DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE CIRCUIT CAPACITANCE OUT OF RANGE

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
AG1: CHECK THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE CAPACITANCE
WARNING:
WARNING:Wait at least one minute after disconnecting the battery ground cable before disconnecting any supplemental restraint system electrical connector. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
1
Deactivate the supplemental restraint system.
2
Ignition switch in position II.
3
Carry out the self-test with the simulators installed.

Does the system prove out correctly?
Yes
INSTALL a new driver side air bag module.
REFER to: Side Air Bag Module (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
REPEAT the self-test , CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
No
CHECK the air bag simulator is installed correctly. INSTALL a new air bag wiring harness. REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.

PINPOINT TEST AH : DTC B2118: PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE CIRCUIT CAPACITANCE OUT OF RANGE

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
AH1: CHECK THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE CAPACITANCE
WARNING:
WARNING:Wait at least one minute after disconnecting the battery ground cable before disconnecting any supplemental restraint system electrical connector. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
1
Deactivate the supplemental restraint system.
2
Ignition switch in position II.
3
Carry out the self-test with the simulators installed.

Does the system prove out correctly?
Yes
INSTALL a new passenger side air bag module.
REFER to: Side Air Bag Module (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
No
CHECK the air bag simulator is installed correctly. INSTALL a new air bag wiring harness. REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.

PINPOINT TEST AI : DTC B2444: DRIVER SIDE IMPACT SENSOR FAULT

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
AI1: CHECK THE DRIVER SIDE IMPACT SENSOR CIRCUIT
WARNING:
WARNING:Wait at least one minute after disconnecting the battery ground cable before disconnecting any supplemental restraint system electrical connector. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
1
Deactivate the supplemental restraint system.
2
Disconnect Driver Side Impact Sensor C1278.
3
Disconnect Air Bag Control Module C1234.

4
Measure the resistance between the:
  • air bag control module C1234 pin 18, circuit 14S-JA41 (VT/YE), harness side and the driver side impact sensor C1278 pin 2, circuit 14S-JA41 (VT/YE), harness side.
  • air bag control module C1234 pin 19, circuit 91-JA41 (BK/YE), harness side and the driver side impact sensor C1278 pin 1, circuit 91-JA41 (BK/YE), harness side.

Are the resistances less than 5 ohms?
Yes
No
REPAIR circuit 14S-JA41 (VT/YE) or 91-JA41 (BK/YE). REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
AI2: CHECK THE DRIVER SIDE IMPACT SENSOR FOR A SHORT CIRCUIT
1
Disconnect Air Bag Control Module C1233.

2
Measure the resistance between the:
  • air bag control module C1234 pin 18, circuit 14S-JA41 (VT/YE), harness side and the air bag control module C1233 pin 8, circuit 94-MA10 (VT/OG), harness side.
  • air bag control module C1234 pin 18, circuit 14S-JA41 (VT/YE), harness side and ground.
  • air bag control module C1234 pin 19, circuit 91-JA41 (BK/YE), harness side and the air bag control module C1233 pin 8, circuit 94-MA10 (VT/OG), harness side.
  • air bag control module C1234 pin 19, circuit 91-JA41 (BK/YE), harness side and ground.

Are the resistances greater than 10,000 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new side impact sensor.
REFER to: Side Impact Sensor (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
No
REPAIR circuit 14S-JA41 (VT/YE) or 91-JA41 (BK/YE) and 94-MA10 (VT/OG). REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.

PINPOINT TEST AJ : DTC B2445: PASSENGER SIDE IMPACT SENSOR FAULT

TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
AJ1: CHECK THE PASSENGER SIDE IMPACT CRASH SENSOR CIRCUIT
WARNING:
WARNING:Wait at least one minute after disconnecting the battery ground cable before disconnecting any supplemental restraint system electrical connector. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
1
Deactivate the supplemental restraint system.
2
Disconnect Passenger Side Impact Sensor C1277.
3
Disconnect Air Bag Control Module C1234.

4
Measure the resistance between the:
  • air bag control module C1234 pin 25, circuit 91-JA43 (BK/WH), harness side and the passenger side impact sensor C1277 pin 2, circuit 91-JA43 (BK/WH), harness side.
  • air bag control module C1234 pin 26, circuit 14S-JA43 (VT/WH), harness side and the passenger side impact sensor C1277 pin 1, circuit 14S-JA43 (VT/WH), harness side.

Are the resistances less than 5 ohms?
Yes
No
REPAIR circuit 91-JA43 (BK/WH) or 14S-JA43 (VT/WH). REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
AJ2: CHECK THE PASSENGER SIDE IMPACT SENSOR FOR A SHORT CIRCUIT
1
Disconnect Air Bag Control Module C1233.

2
Measure the resistance between the:
  • air bag control module C1234 pin 25, circuit 91-JA43 (BK/WH), harness side and the air bag control module C1233 pin 8, circuit 94-MA10 (VT/OG), harness side.
  • air bag control module C1234 pin 25, circuit 91-JA43 (BK/WH), harness side and ground.
  • air bag control module C1234 pin 26, circuit 14S-JA43 (VT/WH), harness side and the air bag control module C1233 pin 8, circuit 94-MA10 (VT/OG), harness side.
  • air bag control module C1234 pin 26, circuit 91-JA43 (BK/WH), harness side and ground.

Are the resistances greater than 10,000 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new side impact sensor.
REFER to: Side Impact Sensor (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.
No
REPAIR circuit 91-JA43 (BK/WH) or 14S-JA43 (VT/WH). REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. REACTIVATE the system.

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