Diagnostic Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES - DRIVER CURTAIN SQUIB CIRCUIT OPEN
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| 1 | Turn the ignition on.
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Ensure that the battery is fully charged.
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For the purpose of this test, the AECM and ORC modules will be referred to as an ACM. SELECT ACTIVE or STORED DTC: ACM - ACTIVE DTC Go To 2 ACM - STORED DTC Go To 4
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When reconnecting Airbag system components, the ignition must be turned off and the battery must be disconnected.
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| 2 |
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TURN IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING. Disconnect the Driver Curtain Airbag connector(s).
WARNING:
DO NOT PLACE AN INTACT UNDEPLOYED CURTAIN AIRBAG FACE DOWN ON A HARD SURFACE, THE AIRBAG WILL PROPEL INTO THE AIR IF ACCIDENTALLY DEPLOYED, AND COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURY. Connect the appropriate Load Tool to the Driver Curtain Airbag connector(s).
WARNING:
TURN IGNITION ON, THEN RECONNECT THE BATTERY.
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Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary. With the DRBIII®, read active Airbag Control Module DTC's.Does the DRBIII® show DRIVER CURTAIN SQUIB CIRCUIT OPEN?Yes --> Go To 3No --> Replace Driver Curtain Airbag in accordance with the Service Information.Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . |
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| 3 |
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TURN IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING. Disconnect the Airbag Load Tool from the Driver Curtain Airbag connector(s).Disconnect the Airbag Control Module Connector(s).
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Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary. Connect the appropriate Load Tool ACM Adapter to the Airbag Control Module connector(s).Measure the resistance of the Curtain Squib Line 1 and Line 2 circuits between the Load Tool ACM adaptor and the Curtain Airbag connector.Is the resistance below 1.0 ohms on both circuits?Yes --> Replace the Airbag Control Module in accordance with the Service information.
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IF THE AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE IS DROPPED AT ANY TIME, IT MUST BE REPLACED. Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .No --> Repair open or high resistance in the Driver Curtain Squib Line 1 or Line 2 circuits.Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . |
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| 4 | With the DRBIII®, record and erase all DTC's from all Airbag modules. If equipped with Passenger Airbag On - Off switch, read the DTC's in all switch positions. If any ACTIVE codes are present they must be resolved before diagnosing any stored codes.
WARNING:
TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, TURN THE IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors. Look for chaffed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires and broken, bent, pushed out, spread, corroded, or contaminated terminals. The following additional checks may assist you in identifying a possible intermittent problem. Reconnect any disconnected components and harness connector.
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TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, TURN THE IGNITION ON, THEN RECONNECT THE BATTERY. With the DRBIII® monitor active codes as you work through the following steps.
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TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, MAINTAIN A SAFE DISTANCE FROM ALL AIRBAGS WHILE PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING STEPS. Wiggle the wiring harness and connectors of the related airbag circuit or component. If codes are related to the Driver Airbag circuits, rotate the steering wheel from stop to stop. IF only stored codes return continue the test until the problem area has been isolated In the previous steps you have attempted to recreate the conditions responsible for setting active DTC in question. Are any ACTIVE DTCs present? Yes --> Select appropriate test. No --> No problem found at this time. Erase all codes before returning vehicle to customer. |
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