Test 54A: Right SIACM, Seat Squib Circuit Short To Battery (Active Code)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2001 Dodge Caravan, 2001 Chrysler Voyager, and 2001 Chrysler Town & Country. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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. Access and disconnect right side impact air bag module connector located between seat back and seat cushion. Connect SRS Load Tool (8443) 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 impact air bag module. See SIDE IMPACT 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 adapter to right SIACM harness connector. Turn ignition switch to ON position. Connect negative battery cable. Measure voltage between ground and right SIACM harness connector terminal No. 2 (Light Blue-White wire). See Figure . If voltage is present, repair short to battery in Light Blue-White wire. See WIRING DIAGRAMS . If voltage is not present, go to next step.
- Measure voltage between ground and right SIACM harness connector terminal No. 1 (Light Blue-Orange wire). See Figure . If voltage is present, repair short to battery in Light Blue-Orange wire. If voltage is not present and no other malfunctions are detected, replace right side impact air bag module.