Test 19A: No Right SIACM Message
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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.
- Turn ignition switch to ON position. Using DRBIII, determine if right Side Impact Air Bag Control Module (SIACM) status message an active or stored Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). If right SIACM status message is an active DTC, go to next step. If right SIACM status message is a stored DTC, go to TEST 1B: REPAIRING STORED CODES .
- On DRBIII, select PASSIVE RESTRAINTS, SIDE AIRBAG and then RIGHT SIDE AIRBAG. If DRBIII displays NO RESPONSE or BUS +/- SIGNAL OPEN, go to VEHICLE COMMUNICATIONS and diagnose corresponding symptom. If DRBIII does not display NO RESPONSE or BUS +/- SIGNAL OPEN, and no other malfunctions are detected, replace Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC). See OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER (ORC) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.