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Diagnostic Procedure

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CLUSTER MESSAGE MISMATCH - DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

TEST ACTION
1 Turn the ignition on.
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 STORED DTC:
  1. ACM-ACTIVE DTC
    1. Go To 2
  2. ACM - STORED DTC
    1. Go To 5
NOTE: When reconnecting Airbag system components, the ignition must be turned off and the battery must be disconnected.
2 Turn the ignition on.
With the DRBIII(R), read the MIC DTCs.
Does the DRBIII(R) display any active Diagnostic Codes?
  1. Yes --> Refer to symptom list for problems related to Instrument Cluster.
  2. No --> Go To 3
3 With the DRBIII(R) select PASSIVE RESTRAINTS, AIRBAG, MONITOR DISPLAY and WARNING LAMP STATUS.
Cycle the ignition key and observe the LAMP ON BY MIC and LAMP REQ BY ACM monitors after the 6 to 8 second indicator test.
Does the LAMP ON BY MIC and LAMP REQ BY ACM monitors match?
  1. YES
    1. Go To 4
  2. NO
    1. Replace Mechanical Instrument Cluster.

      Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1  .
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WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, MAKE SURE THE BATTERY IS DISCONNECTED, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
WARNING: IF THE AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE IS DROPPED AT ANY TIME, IT MUST BE REPLACED. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair.
  1. Repair
    1. Replace the Airbag Control Module in accordance with Service Instructions.

      Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1  .
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NOTE: Ensure the battery is fully charged.
With the DRBIII(R), record and erase all DTCs from all modules.All active codes must be resolved before diagnosing any stored codes.Maintain a safe distance from all airbags while performing the following steps.With the DRBIII(R) monitor active codes as you work through the system.
NOTE: If equipped with Passenger Airbag On-Off switch, read the DTC's in all switch positions.
Wiggle the wiring harness and connectors of the appropriate airbag system and rotate the steering wheel from stop to stop.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
You have just attempted to simulate the condition that initially set the trouble code message.The following additional checks may assist you in identifying a possible intermittent problem:
  • Visually inspect related wire harness connectors. Look for broken, bent, pushed out, spread, corroded, or contaminated terminals.
  • Visually inspect the related harnesses. Look for chafed, pierced, pinched or partially broken wire.
  • Refer to SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS and Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.
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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