Test 6A: Left SIACM, Seat Squib Circuit Open (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 left side impact air bag module connector located between seat back and seat cushion. Connect SRS Load Tool (8443) to harness side of left side air bag connector. Connect DRB to DLC. Turn ignition switch to ON position. Connect negative battery cable. Read left SIACM DTCs. If DRB displays LEFT SEAT SQUIB CIRCUIT OPEN, go to next step. If DRB does not display LEFT SEAT SQUIB CIRCUIT OPEN, replace left 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 left SIACM connector. See SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE (SIACM) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Connect SRS load tool to left SIACM connector. Measure resistance of Light Green-Orange wire between left SIACM connector terminal No. 1 and harness side of left side air bag module connector. See Figure . See WIRING DIAGRAMS . If resistance is less than one ohm, go to next step. If resistance is more than one ohm, repair open or high resistance in left seat squib Light Green-Orange wire.
- Measure resistance of Light Green-Orange wire between left SIACM connector terminal No. 2 and harness side of left side air bag module connector. If resistance is less than one ohm and no other malfunctions are detected, replace left side impact air bag control module. If resistance is more than one ohm, repair open or high resistance in left seat squib Light Green-Orange wire.