Test 27A: Right SIACM, Seat Squib Circuit Short To Battery (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 to harness side of right side air bag connector. Connect DRB to DLC. Turn ignition switch to ON position. Connect negative battery cable. Read side air bag DTCs. If DRB displays RIGHT SEAT SQUIB CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY, go to next step. If DRB does not display RIGHT SEAT SQUIB CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY, 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 (8310) SIACM adapter to right SIACM electrical connector. Turn ignition switch to ON position. Connect negative battery cable. Measure voltage between ground and right SIACM electrical connector terminal No. 3 (Light Blue-Orange wire). See Figure . If voltage is present, repair short to battery in right seat squib circuit Light Blue-Orange wire. See WIRING DIAGRAMS . If voltage is not present, go to next step.
- Measure voltage between ground and right SIACM electrical connector terminal No. 4 (Light Blue-White wire). If voltage is present, repair short to battery in right seat squib circuit Light Blue-White wire. If voltage is not present and no other malfunctions are detected, replace right side impact air bag control module.