Diagnostic Procedure

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MODULE NOT CONFIGURED FOR PAB OFF SWITCH - 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: ACM - ACTIVE DTC Go To 2 ACM - STORED DTC If there are no active DTC's preform the AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST VER 1. Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . NOTE: When reconnecting Airbag system components, the ignition must be turned off and the battery must be disconnected.
2	Inspect vehicle for a Passenger Airbag On - Off Switch located in the center of the instrument panel. Is this vehicle equipped with a Passenger Airbag On - OFF Switch? Yes --> Go To 3 No --> Go To 4
3	Select Restraints, Airbag and then Miscellaneous from the DRB menu. Follow instructions to verify the ACM switch configuration. Does the DRB show Configured for PAB OFF Switch? Yes --> Go To 4 No --> Follow instructions on the DRB to reconfigured the Airbag Control Module to support the Passenger Airbag Switch On - Off Switch. Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
4	WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, TURN THE IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND 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. Repair: Replace the Airbag Control Module in accordance with Service Instructions. Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .