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Diagnostic Procedure

DRIVER SQUIB 1 CIRCUIT OPEN - DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Turn the ignition on.
NOTE: Ensure the battery is fully charged.
NOTE: For the purpose of this test, the AECM and ORC modules will be referred to as an ACM.

SELECT ACTIVE or STOKED DTC:
  1. ACM - ACTIVE DTC: Go To 2
  2. ACM - STORED DTC: Go To 5
NOTE: When reconnecting Airbag system components, the ignition must be turned off and the battery must be disconnected.
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WARNING: TURN THE IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
Disconnect the Driver Airbag Squib connector(s).
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
WARNING: DO NOT PLACE AN INTACT UNDEPLOYED 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 Airbag connector(s).
WARNING: TURN THE IGNITION ON, THEN RECONNECT THE BATTERY.
With the DRBIII®, read the active Airbag Control Module DTC's.Does the DRBIII® show DRIVER SQUIB 1 CIRCUIT OPEN?
  1. Yes: Go To 3
  2. No: Replace the Driver Airbag in accordance with the Service Information.

    Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST VER-1 .

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WARNING: TURN THE IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
Disconnect the Load Tool from the Driver Airbag connector(s).Disconnect the Clockspring connector(s).
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Connect the appropriate Load Tool to the Clockspring connector(s).
WARNING: TURN THE IGNITION ON, THEN RECONNECT THE BATTERY.
With the DRBIII®, read the active Airbag Control Module DTC's.Does the DRBIII® show DRIVER SQUIB 1 CIRCUIT OPEN?
  1. Yes: Go To 4
  2. No: Replace the Clockspring in accordance with the Service Information.

    Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST VER-1 .

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WARNING: TURN THE IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
Disconnect the Load Tool from the Clockspring connector(s).Disconnect the Airbag Control Module connector(s).
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Connect the appropriate Load Tool Adaptor to the Airbag Control Module connector(s).Measure the resistance of the Driver Squib 1 Line 1 and Line 2 circuits between the ACM Adaptor and the Clockspring connector(s).Is the resistance below 1.0 ohm on both circuits?
  1. Yes: Replace the Airbag Control Module in accordance with Service Information. WARNING: IF THE AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE IS DROPPED AT ANY TIME, IT MUST BE REPLACED.

    Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST VER-1 .

  2. No: Repair open or high resistance in the Driver Squib 1 Line 1 or Line 2 circuits.

    Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST VER-1 .

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5 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: 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.
WARNING: TURN THE IGNITION ON, THEN RECONNECT THE BATTERY.

With the DRBIII® monitor active codes as you work through the following steps.
WARNING: 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 circuits, rotate the steering wheel from stop to stop.
You have just attempted to simulate the condition that initially set the trouble code message.
Did the DTC become active?
  1. Yes: Select appropriate symptom from SYMPTOM LIST.
  2. No: No problem found at this time. Erase all codes before returning vehicle to customer.
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