Test 26A: Right SIACM, Seat Squib Circuit Short (Active Code)

NOTE: Prior to performing any air bag system test, go to PRETEST INSPECTION & DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE under DIAGNOSTICS. Perform TEST VER-1: AIR BAG VERIFICATION TEST after all repairs unless otherwise directed.

Disable air bag system. See DISABLING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Remove right front seat back cover and reposition seat back cushion material to access seat air bag module connector. Disconnect right side air bag module connector. Connect SRS Load Tool (8310) Brown cable and appropriate jumper to harness side of right side air bag connector. Connect DRB to DLC. Turn ignition switch to ON position. Connect negative battery cable. Read right SIACM DTCs. If DRB displays RIGHT SEAT SQUIB CIRCUIT SHORT, go to next step. If DRB does not display RIGHT SEAT SQUIB CIRCUIT SHORT, replace right side air bag module. See SIDE AIR BAG MODULE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disconnect negative battery cable and wait at least 2 minutes. Access and disconnect right SIACM connector. See SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE (SIACM) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Connect SRS Load Tool (8443) SIACM adapter to harness side of right SIACM connector. Measure resistance between SIACM connector terminals No. 3 (Light Blue-Orange wire) and No. 4 (Light Blue-White wire). See Figure . If resistance is less than 5 ohms, repair short in wiring harness between right side seat squib Light Blue-Orange and Light Blue-White wires. See WIRING DIAGRAMS . If resistance is more than 5 ohms and no other malfunctions are detected, replace right side impact air bag control module.