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Diagnostic Procedure

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NO CLUSTER MESSAGE - DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

TEST ACTION
1
NOTE: Ensure that the battery is fully charged.
NOTE: For the purpose of this test, the AECM and ORC modules will be referred to as an ACM.
Turn the ignition on.SELECT ACTIVE or STORED DTC:
  1. ACM - ACTIVE DTC
    1. Go To 2
  2. ACM - STORED DTC
    1. Go To 4
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), ensure PCI Bus communications with the Instrument Cluster.
Is the Instrument Cluster communicating on the PCI Bus?
  1. Yes --> Go To 3
  2. No --> Refer to COMMUNICATION  CATEGORY and select the related symptom INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BUS +/- SIGNAL OPEN or NO RESPONSE.
3
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.
  1. Repair
    1. Replace the Airbag Control Module in accordance with Service Instructions.

      Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1  .

NOTE: When reconnecting airbag system components the Ignition must be turned off and the Battery must be disconnected.
4
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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