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Pinpoint Test H: LFC 19 And 21/DTC B2293 - Restraint System - Air Bag Fault

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: Most faults are due to connector and/or wiring concerns. Carry out a thorough Inspection and Verification before proceeding with the Pinpoint Test.
  1. H1 CHECK FOR A HARD OR INTERMITTENT DTC 
    WARNING: Restraint system diagnostic tools are for service only. Tools must be removed prior to operating the vehicle over the road. Failure to remove restraint system diagnostic tools could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
    WARNING: Never probe the connectors on the air bag module. Doing so can result in air bag deployment, which can result in personal injury.
    WARNING: The safety belt pretensioner is a pyrotechnic device. Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag equipped vehicle and when handling a safety belt buckle pretensioner or safety belt retractor pretensioner. Never probe a pretensioner electrical connector. Doing so could result in pretensioner or air bag deployment and could result in personal injury.
    WARNING: Never probe the electrical connector on a side air curtain module. Doing so can result in side air curtain deployment.
    NOTE: After diagnosing or repairing an SRS, the restraint system diagnostic tools must be removed before operating the vehicle over the road.
    NOTE: The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: Retrieve/Flag/Record Continuous DTCs.
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: On-Demand Self Test.
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: Flag DTC B2293/Record All Flagged Faults.
    • Was DTC B2293 retrieved during the on-demand self test? 
    • Yes  : This is a hard fault. The fault condition is still present. This fault cannot be cleared until it is corrected and the DTC is no longer retrieved during the on-demand self test. GO to  H2.
    • No  : This is an intermittent fault. The fault condition is not present at this time. GO to  H38.
  2. H2 CHECK THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULES 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Depower the system. refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING  in this article.
    • If the flagged fault was reported for the driver air bag module:
      • Remove the driver air bag module. Refer to DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE  in this article.
      • Connect restraint system diagnostic tools 418-F395 (2 required) to the driver air bag module squib 1 and squib 2 connectors.
    • If the flagged fault was reported for the passenger air bag module:
      • Disconnect the passenger air bag module C256.
      • Connect restraint system diagnostic tool 418-F403 to passenger air bag module C256.
    • Repower the system. Do not  prove out the system at this time. refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING  in this article.
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: On-Demand Self Test.
    • Was DTC B2293 retrieved during the on-demand self test? 
    • Yes  : This is a hard fault. The fault condition is still present. This fault cannot be cleared until it is corrected and the DTC is no longer retrieved during the on-demand self test.

      Using the flagged faults recorded in the Step  H1, GO to the appropriate pinpoint test step.

      If a flagged fault of "?" was recorded, multiple faults exist and the entire pinpoint test must be carried out.

      For driver air bag module squib 1 (D_ABAG) with a short to ground (STG) fault, GO to  H3.

      For driver air bag module squib 1 (D_ABAG) with a short to battery (STB) fault, GO to  H5.

      For driver air bag module squib 1 (D_ABAG) with an open circuit (O_CIR) fault, GO to  H7.

      For driver air bag module squib 1 (D_ABAG) with a low resistance (LOWRES) fault, GO to  H11.

      For passenger air bag module squib 1 (P_ABAG) with a short to ground (STG) fault, GO to  H14.

      For passenger air bag module squib 1 (P_ABAG) with a short to battery (STB) fault, GO to  H15.

      For passenger air bag module squib 1 (P_ABAG) with an open circuit (O_CIR) fault, GO to  H16.

      For passenger air bag module squib 1 (P_ABAG) with a low resistance (LOWRES) fault, GO to  H18.

      For driver air bag module squib 2 (D_ABAG2) with a short to ground (STG) fault, GO to  H20.

      For driver air bag module squib 2 (D_ABAG2) with a short to battery (STB) fault, GO to  H22.

      For driver air bag module squib 2 (D_ABAG2) with an open circuit (O_CIR) fault, GO to  H24.

      For driver air bag module squib 2 (D_ABAG2) with a low resistance (LOWRES) fault, GO to  H28.

      For passenger air bag module squib 2 (P_ABAG2) with a short to ground (STG) fault, GO to  H31.

      For passenger air bag module squib 2 (P_ABAG2) with a short to battery (STB) fault, GO to  H32.

      For passenger air bag module squib 2 (P_ABAG2) with an open circuit (O_CIR) fault, GO to  H33.

      For passenger air bag module squib 2 (P_ABAG2) with a low resistance (LOWRES) fault, GO to  H35.

    • No  : If a flagged fault of "?" was recorded in Step  H1, multiple faults exist and the entire pinpoint test must be carried out.

      If a fault was flagged against driver air bag module in Step  H1, INSTALL a new driver air bag module. Refer to DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE  in this article. GO to  H39.

      If a fault was flagged against passenger air bag module in Step  H1, INSTALL a new passenger air bag module. REFER to PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE  in this article. GO to  H39.

  3. H3 CHECK CIRCUIT 30S-JA8 (RD/OG) AND CIRCUIT 31S-JA8 (BK/OG) FOR A SHORT TO GROUND BETWEEN THE RCM AND THE DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Depower the system. refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING  in this article.
    • Disconnect: RCM C310a.
    • Disconnect: Driver Air Bag Module Squib 1 Restraint System Diagnostic Tool.
    • Measure the resistance between RCM C310a pin 1, circuit 30S-JA8 (RD/OG), harness side and ground; and between RCM C310a pin 2, circuit 31S-JA8 (BK/OG), harness side and ground.
      Fig 1: Checking Circuit 30S-JA8 (RD/OG) And Circuit 31S-JA8 (BK/OG) For A Short To Ground Between The Rcm And The Driver Air Bag Module
      G03891313Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Are the resistances greater than 1,000,000 ohms? 
    • Yes  : GO to  H37.
    • No  : GO to  H4.
  4. H4 CHECK CIRCUIT 30S-JA8 (RD/OG) AND CIRCUIT 31S-JA8 (BK/OG) FOR A SHORT TO GROUND BETWEEN THE RCM AND THE CLOCKSPRING 
    • Disconnect: Clockspring C218a.
    • Measure the resistance between RCM C310a pin 1, circuit 30S-JA8 (RD/OG), harness side and ground; and between RCM C310a pin 2, circuit 31S-JA8 (BK/OG), harness side and ground.
      Fig 2: Check Circuit 30S-JA8 (RD/OG) And Circuit 31S-JA8 (BK/OG) For A Short To Ground Between The Rcm And The Clockspring
      G03891313Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Are the resistances greater than 1,000,000 ohms? 
    • Yes  : INSTALL a new clockspring. REFER to CLOCKSPRING  in this article. GO to  H39.
    • No  : Due to the shorting bar feature in the electrical connector, the fault can exist in either circuit. Do not remove or defeat the shorting bar.

      REPAIR circuit 30S-JA8 (RD/OG) or circuit 31S-JA8 (BK/OG). GO to  H39.

  5. H5 CHECK CIRCUIT 30S-JA8 (RD/OG) AND CIRCUIT 31S-JA8 (BK/OG) FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE BETWEEN THE RCM AND THE DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Deactivate the system. refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEACTIVATION AND REACTIVATION  in this article.
    • Disconnect: Driver Air Bag Module Squib 1 Restraint System Diagnostic Tool.
    • Disconnect: RCM C310a.
    • Key in ON position.
    • Measure the voltage between RCM C310a pin 1, circuit 30S-JA8 (RD/OG), harness side and ground; and between RCM C310a pin 2, circuit 31S-JA8 (BK/OG), harness side and ground.
      Fig 3: Checking Circuit 30S-JA8 (RD/OG) And Circuit 31S-JA8 (BK/OG) For A Short To Voltage Between The RCM And The Driver Air Bag Module
      G03959469Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Are the voltages less than 0.2 volt? 
    • Yes  : GO to  H37.
    • No  : GO to  H6.
  6. H6 CHECK CIRCUIT 30S-JA8 (RD/OG) AND CIRCUIT 31S-JA8 (BK/OG) FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE BETWEEN THE RCM AND THE CLOCKSPRING 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect: Clockspring C218a.
    • Key in ON position.
    • Measure the voltage between RCM C310a pin 1, circuit 30S-JA8 (RD/OG), harness side and ground; and between RCM C310a pin 2, circuit 31S-JA8 (BK/OG), harness side and ground.
      Fig 4: Checking Circuit 30S-JA8 (RD/OG) And Circuit 31S-JA8 (BK/OG) For A Short To Voltage Between The Rcm And The Clockspring
      G03959469Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Are the voltages less than 0.2 volt? 
    • Yes  : INSTALL a new clockspring. REFER to CLOCKSPRING  in this article. GO to  H39.
    • No  : Due to the shorting bar feature in the electrical connector, the fault can exist in either circuit. Do not remove or defeat the shorting bar.

      REPAIR circuit 30S-JA8 (RD/OG) or 31S-JA8 (BK/OG). GO to  H39.

  7. H7 CHECK CIRCUIT 30S-JA8 (RD/OG) AND CIRCUIT 31S-JA8 (BK/OG) FOR AN OPEN BETWEEN THE RCM AND THE DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Depower the system. refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING  in this article.
    • Disconnect: Driver Air Bag Module Squib 1 Restraint System Diagnostic Tool.
    • Disconnect: RCM C310a.
    • Measure the resistance between RCM C310a pin 1, circuit 30S-JA8 (RD/OG), harness side and driver air bag module squib 1, circuit 30S-JA8 (GY/OG), harness side.
      Fig 5: Checking Circuit 30S-JA8 (RD/OG) And Circuit 31S-JA8 (BK/OG) For Open Between RCM And Driver Air Bag Module
      G03932896Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 0.5 ohm? 
    • Yes  : GO to  H9.
    • No  : GO to  H8.
  8. H8 CHECK CIRCUIT 30S-JA8 (RD/OG) FOR AN OPEN BETWEEN THE RCM AND THE CLOCKSPRING 
    • Disconnect: Clockspring C218a.
    • Measure the resistance between RCM C310a pin 1, circuit 30S-JA8 (RD/OG), harness side and clockspring C218a pin 4, circuit 30S-JA8 (RD/OG), harness side.
      Fig 6: Checking Circuit 30S-JA8 (RD/OG) For Open Between RCM And Clockspring
      G03966618Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 0.5 ohm? 
    • Yes  : INSTALL a new clockspring. REFER to CLOCKSPRING  in this article. GO to  H39.
    • No  : REPAIR circuit 30S-JA8 (RD/OG). GO to  H39.
  9. H9 CHECK CIRCUIT 31S-JA8 (BK/OG) FOR AN OPEN BETWEEN THE RCM AND THE DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE 
    • Measure the resistance between RCM C310a pin 2, circuit 31S-JA8 (BK/OG), harness side and driver air bag module squib 1, circuit 31S-JA8 (GY/WH), harness side.
      Fig 7: Checking Circuit 31S-JA8 (BK/OG) For Open Between RCM And Driver Air Bag Module
      G04012814Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 0.5 ohm? 
    • Yes  : GO to  H37.
    • No  : GO to  H10.
  10. H10 CHECK CIRCUIT 31S-JA8 (BK/OG) FOR AN OPEN BETWEEN THE RCM AND THE CLOCKSPRING 
    • Disconnect: Clockspring C218a.
    • Measure the resistance between RCM C310a pin 2, circuit 31S-JA8 (BK/OG), harness side and clockspring C218a pin 3, circuit 31S-JA8 (BK/OG), harness side.
      Fig 8: Checking Circuit 31S-JA8 (BK/OG) For Open Between RCM And Clockspring
      G03966620Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 0.5 ohm? 
    • Yes  : INSTALL a new clockspring. REFER to CLOCKSPRING  in this article. GO to  H39.
    • No  : REPAIR circuit 31S-JA8 (BK/OG). GO to  H39.
  11. H11 CHECK CIRCUIT 30S-JA8 (RD/OG) AND CIRCUIT 31S-JA8 (BK/OG) FOR LOW RESISTANCE BETWEEN THE DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE AND THE RCM 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Depower the system. refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING  in this article.
    • Disconnect: Driver Air Bag Module Squib 1 Restraint System Diagnostic Tool.
    • Measure the resistance between driver air bag module squib 1, circuit 30S-JA8 (GY/OG) and circuit 31S-JA8 (GY/WH), harness side.
      Fig 9: Checking Circuit 30S-JA8 (RD/OG) And Circuit 31S-JA8 (BK/OG) For Low Resistance Between The Driver Air Bag Module And The RCM
      G03881000Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms? 
    • Yes  : GO to  H37.
    • No  : GO to  H12.
  12. H12 MEASURE RESISTANCE BETWEEN RCM CIRCUIT 30S-JA8 (RD/OG) AND CIRCUIT 31S-JA8 (BK/OG) 
    • Disconnect: RCM C310a.
    • Measure the resistance between RCM C310a pin 1, circuit 30S-JA8 (RD/OG), and pin 2, circuit 31S-JA8 (BK/OG), component side.
      Fig 10: Measuring Resistance Between RCM Circuit 30S-JA8 (RD/OG) And Circuit 31S-JA8 (BK/OG)
      G03999903Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms? 
    • Yes  : GO to  H13.
    • No  : GO to  H37.
  13. H13 CHECK CIRCUIT 30S-JA8 (RD/OG) AND CIRCUIT 31S-JA8 (BK/OG) FOR LOW RESISTANCE BETWEEN THE CLOCKSPRING AND THE RCM 
    • Connect: RCM C310a.
    • Disconnect: Clockspring C218a.
    • Measure the resistance between clockspring C218a pin 4, circuit 30S-JA8 (RD/OG) and pin 3, circuit 31S-JA8 (BK/OG), harness side.
      Fig 11: Checking Circuit 30S-JA8 (RD/OG) And Circuit 31S-JA8 (BK/OG) For Low Resistance Between The Clockspring And The RCM
      G03903679Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms? 
    • Yes  : INSTALL a new clockspring. REFER to CLOCKSPRING  in this article. GO to  H39.
    • No  : REPAIR circuit 30S-JA8 (RD/OG) and circuit 31S-JA8 (BK/OG). GO to  H39.
  14. H14 CHECK CIRCUIT 30S-JA11 (RD/WH) AND CIRCUIT 31S-JA11 (BK/WH) FOR A SHORT TO GROUND BETWEEN THE RCM AND THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Depower the system. refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING  in this article.
    • Disconnect: Passenger Air Bag Module Restraint System Diagnostic Tool.
    • Disconnect: RCM C310a.
    • Measure the resistance between RCM C310a pin 3, circuit 30S-JA11 (RD/WH), harness side and ground; and between RCM C310a pin 4, circuit 31S-JA11 (BK/WH), harness side and ground.
      Fig 12: Checking Circuit 30S-JA11 (RD/WH) And Circuit 31S-JA11 (BK/WH) For A Short To Ground Between The RCM And The Passenger Air Bag Module
      G03881003Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Are the resistances greater than 1,000,000 ohms? 
    • Yes  : GO to  H37.
    • No  : Due to the shorting bar feature in the electrical connector, the fault can exist in either circuit. Do not remove or defeat the shorting bar.

      REPAIR circuit 30S-JA11 (RD/WH) or 31S-JA11 (BK/WH). GO to  H39.

  15. H15 CHECK CIRCUIT 30S-JA11 (RD/WH) AND CIRCUIT 31S-JA11 (BK/WH) FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE BETWEEN THE RCM AND THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Deactivate the system. refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEACTIVATION AND REACTIVATION  in this article.
    • Disconnect: Passenger Air Bag Module Restraint System Diagnostic Tool.
    • Disconnect: RCM C310a.
    • Key in ON position.
    • Measure the voltage between RCM C310a pin 3, circuit 30S-JA11 (RD/WH), harness side and ground; and between RCM C310a pin 4, circuit 31S-JA11 (BK/WH), harness side and ground.
      Fig 13: Checking Circuit 30S-JA11 (RD/WH) And Circuit 31S-JA11 (BK/WH) For A Short To Voltage Between The RCM And The Passenger Air Bag Module
      G03959479Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Are the voltages less than 0.2 volt? 
    • Yes  : GO to  H37.
    • No  : Due to the shorting bar feature in the electrical connector, the fault can exist in either circuit. Do not remove or defeat the shorting bar.

      REPAIR circuit 30S-JA11 (RD/WH) or circuit 31S-JA11 (BK/WH). GO to  H39.

  16. H16 CHECK CIRCUIT 30S-JA11 (RD/WH) FOR AN OPEN BETWEEN THE RCM AND THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Depower the system. refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING  in this article.
    • Disconnect: Passenger Air Bag Module Restraint System Diagnostic Tool.
    • Disconnect: RCM C310a.
    • Measure the resistance between RCM C310a pin 3, circuit 30S-JA11 (RD/WH), harness side and passenger air bag module C256 pin 3, circuit 30S-JA11 (RD/WH), harness side.
      Fig 14: Checking Circuit 30S-JA11 (RD/WH) For Open Between RCM And Passenger Air Bag Module
      G04011434Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 0.5 ohm? 
    • Yes  : GO to  H17.
    • No  : REPAIR circuit 30S-JA11 (RD/WH). GO to  H39.
  17. H17 CHECK CIRCUIT 31S-JA11 (BK/WH) FOR AN OPEN BETWEEN THE RCM AND THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE 
    • Measure the resistance between RCM C310a pin 4, circuit 31S-JA11 (BK/WH), harness side and passenger air bag module C256 pin 4, circuit 31S-JA11 (BK/WH), harness side.
      Fig 15: Checking Circuit 31S-JA11 (BK/WH) For Open Between RCM And Passenger Air Bag Module
      G03987313Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 0.5 ohm? 
    • Yes  : GO to  H37.
    • No  : REPAIR circuit 31S-JA11 (BK/WH). GO to  H39.
  18. H18 CHECK CIRCUIT 30S-JA11 (RD/WH) AND CIRCUIT 31S-JA11 (BK/WH) FOR LOW RESISTANCE BETWEEN THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE AND THE RCM 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Depower the system. refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING  in this article.
    • Disconnect: Passenger Air Bag Module Restraint System Diagnostic Tool.
    • Measure the resistance between passenger air bag module C256 pin 3, circuit 30S-JA11 (RD/WH), and pin 4, circuit 31S-JA11 (BK/WH), harness side.
      Fig 16: Checking Circuit 30S-JA11 (RD/WH) And Circuit 31S-JA11 (BK/WH) For Low Resistance Between The Passenger Air Bag Module And The RCM
      G03903679Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms? 
    • Yes  : GO to  H37.
    • No  : GO to  H19.
  19. H19 MEASURE THE RESISTANCE BETWEEN RCM CIRCUITS 30S-JA11 (RD/WH) AND CIRCUIT 31S-JA11 (BK/WH) 
    • Disconnect: RCM C310a.
    • Measure the resistance between RCM C310a pin 3, circuit 30S-JA11 (RD/WH), and pin 4, circuit 31S-JA11 (BK/WH), component side.
      Fig 17: Measure The Resistance Between RCM Circuits 30S-JA11 (RD/WH) And Circuit 31S-JA11 (BK/WH)
      G03989625Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms? 
    • Yes  : REPAIR circuit 30S-JA11 (RD/WH) and circuit 31S-JA11 (BK/WH). GO to  H39.
    • No  : GO to  H37.
  20. H20 CHECK CIRCUIT 30S-JA48 (RD/GN) AND CIRCUIT 31S-JA48 (BK/GN) FOR A SHORT TO GROUND BETWEEN THE RCM AND THE DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Depower the system. refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING  in this article.
    • Disconnect: RCM C310a.
    • Disconnect: Driver Air Bag Module Squib 2 Restraint System Diagnostic Tool.
    • Measure the resistance between the RCM C310a pin 5, circuit 30S-JA48 (RD/GN), harness side and ground; and between the RCM C310a pin 6, circuit 31S-JA48 (BK/GN), harness side and ground.
      Fig 18: Check Circuit 30S-JA48 (RD/GN) And Circuit 31S-JA48 (BK/GN) For A Short To Ground Between The RCM And The Driver Air Bag Module
      G03966631Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Are the resistances greater than 1,000,000 ohms? 
    • Yes  : GO to  H37.
    • No  : GO to  H21.
  21. H21 CHECK CIRCUIT 30S-JA48 (RD/GN) AND CIRCUIT 31S-JA48 (BK/GN) FOR A SHORT TO GROUND BETWEEN THE RCM AND THE CLOCKSPRING 
    • Disconnect: Clockspring C218a.
    • Measure the resistance between the RCM C310a pin 5, circuit 30S-JA48 (RD/GN), harness side and ground; and between the RCM C310a pin 6, circuit 31S-JA48 (BK/GN), harness side and ground.
      Fig 19: Checking Circuit 30S-JA48 (RD/GN) And Circuit 31S-JA48 (BK/GN) For A Short To Ground Between The RCM And The Clockspring
      G03966631Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Are the resistances greater than 1,000,000 ohms? 
    • Yes  : INSTALL a new clockspring. REFER to CLOCKSPRING  in this article. GO to  H39.
    • No  : Due to the shorting bar feature in the electrical connector, the fault can exist in either circuit. Do not remove or defeat the shorting bar.

      REPAIR circuit 30S-JA48 (RD/GN) or 31S-JA48 (BK/GN). GO to  H39.

  22. H22 CHECK CIRCUIT 30S-JA48 (RD/GN) AND CIRCUIT 31S-JA48 (BK/GN) FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE BETWEEN THE RCM AND THE DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Deactivate the system. refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEACTIVATION AND REACTIVATION  in this article.
    • Disconnect: Driver Air Bag Module Squib 2 Restraint System Diagnostic Tool.
    • Disconnect: RCM C310a.
    • Key in ON position.
    • Measure the voltage between the RCM C310a pin 5, circuit 30S-JA48 (RD/GN), harness side and ground; and between the RCM C310a pin 6, circuit 31S-JA48 (BK/GN), harness side and ground.
      Fig 20: Checking Circuit 30S-JA48 (RD/GN) And Circuit 31S-JA48 (BK/GN) For A Short To Voltage Between The RCM And The Driver Air Bag Module
      G03946333Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Are the voltages less than 0.2 volt? 
    • Yes  : GO to  H37.
    • No  : GO to H23.
  23. H23 CHECK CIRCUIT 30S-JA48 (RD/GN) AND CIRCUIT 31S-JA48 (BK/GN) FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE BETWEEN THE RCM AND THE CLOCKSPRING 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect: Clockspring C218a.
    • Key in ON position.
    • Measure the voltage between the RCM C310a pin 5, circuit 30S-JA48 (RD/GN), harness side and ground; and between the RCM C310a pin 6, circuit 31S-JA48 (BK/GN), harness side and ground.
      Fig 21: Check Circuit 30S-JA48 (RD/GN) And Circuit 31S-JA48 (BK/GN) For A Short To Voltage Between The RCM And The Clockspring
      G03946333Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Are the voltages less than 0.2 volt? 
    • Yes  : INSTALL a new clockspring. REFER to CLOCKSPRING  in this article. GO to  H39.
    • No  : Due to the shorting bar feature in the electrical connector, the fault can exist in either circuit. Do not remove or defeat the shorting bar. REPAIR circuit 30S-JA48 (RD/GN) or 31S-JA48 (BK/GN). GO to  H39.
  24. H24 CHECK CIRCUIT 30S-JA48 (RD/GN) FOR AN OPEN BETWEEN THE RCM AND THE DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Depower the system. refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING  in this article.
    • Disconnect: Driver Air Bag Module Squib 2 Restraint System Diagnostic Tool.
    • Disconnect: RCM C310a.
    • Measure the resistance between the RCM C310a pin 5, circuit 30S-JA48 (RD/GN), harness side and the driver air bag module squib 2, circuit 30S-JA48 (RD/BK), harness side.
      Fig 22: Checking Circuit 30S-JA48 (RD/GN) For An Open Between The RCM And The Driver Air Bag Module
      G03959488Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 0.5 ohm? 
    • Yes  : GO to  H26.
    • No  : GO to  H25.
  25. H25 CHECK CIRCUIT 30S-JA48 (RD/GN) FOR AN OPEN BETWEEN THE RCM AND THE CLOCKSPRING 
    • Disconnect: Clockspring C218a.
    • Measure the resistance between the RCM C310a pin 5, circuit 30S-JA48 (RD/GN), harness side and the clockspring C218a pin 2, circuit 30S-JA48 (RD/GN), harness side.
      Fig 23: Checking Circuit 30S-JA48 (RD/GN) For Open Between RCM And Clockspring
      G03966635Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 0.5 ohm? 
    • Yes  : INSTALL a new clockspring. REFER to CLOCKSPRING  in this article. GO to  H39.
    • No  : REPAIR circuit 30S-JA48 (RD/GN). GO to  H39.
  26. H26 CHECK CIRCUIT 31S-JA48 (BK/GN) FOR AN OPEN BETWEEN THE RCM AND THE DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE 
    • Measure the resistance between the RCM C310a pin 6, circuit 31S-JA48 (BK/GN), harness side and the driver air bag module squib 2, circuit 31S-JA48 (GN/OG), harness side.
      Fig 24: Checking Circuit 31S-JA48 (BK/GN) For Open Between RCM And Driver Air Bag Module
      G03959490Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 0.5 ohm? 
    • Yes  : GO to  H37.
    • No  : GO to  H27.
  27. H27 CHECK CIRCUIT 31S-JA48 (BK/GN) FOR AN OPEN BETWEEN THE RCM AND THE CLOCKSPRING 
    • Disconnect: Clockspring C218a.
    • Measure the resistance between the RCM C310a pin 6, circuit 31S-JA48 (BK/GN), harness side and the clockspring C218a pin 1, circuit 31S-JA48 (BK/GN), harness side.
      Fig 25: Checking Circuit 31S-JA48 (BK/GN) For Open Between RCM And Clockspring
      G03966637Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 0.5 ohm? 
    • Yes  : INSTALL a new clockspring. REFER to CLOCKSPRING  in this article. GO to  H39.
    • No  : REPAIR circuit 31S-JA48 (BK/GN). GO to  H39.
  28. H28 CHECK FOR LOW RESISTANCE ON CIRCUITS 30S-JA48 (RD/GN) AND 31S-JA48 (BK/GN) BETWEEN THE RCM AND THE DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Depower the system. refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING  in this article.
    • Disconnect: Driver Air Bag Module Squib 2 Restraint System Diagnostic Tool.
    • Measure the resistance between the driver air bag module squib 2, circuit 30S-JA48 (RD/BK), harness side and circuit 31S-JA48 (GN/OG), harness side.
      Fig 26: Checking For Low Resistance On Circuits 30S-JA48 (RD/GN) And 31S-JA48 (BK/GN) Between The RCM And The Driver Air Bag Module
      G03881017Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms? 
    • Yes  : GO to  H37.
    • No  : GO to  H29.
  29. H29 MEASURE THE RESISTANCE BETWEEN THE RCM CIRCUIT 30S-JA48 (RD/GN) AND CIRCUIT 31S-JA48 (BK/GN) 
    • Disconnect: RCM C310a.
    • Measure the resistance between the RCM C310a pin 5, circuit 30S-JA48 (RD/GN), component side and pin 6, circuit 31S-JA48 (BK/GN), component side.
      Fig 27: Measure The Resistance Between The RCM Circuit 30S-JA48 (RD/GN) And Circuit 31S-JA48 (BK/GN)
      G03989635Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms? 
    • Yes  : GO to  H30.
    • No  : GO to  H37.
  30. H30 CHECK FOR LOW RESISTANCE ON CIRCUIT 30S-JA48 (RD/GN) AND CIRCUIT 31S-JA48 (BK/GN) BETWEEN THE DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE AND THE CLOCKSPRING 
    • Connect: RCM C310a.
    • Disconnect: Clockspring C218a.
    • Measure the resistance between the clockspring C218a pin 1, circuit 30S-JA48 (RD/GN), harness side and pin 2, circuit 31S-JA48 (BK/GN), harness side.
      Fig 28: Checking For Low Resistance On Circuit 30S-JA48 (RD/GN) And Circuit 31S-JA48 (BK/GN) Between The Driver Air Bag Module And The Clockspring
      G03903697Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms? 
    • Yes  : INSTALL a new clockspring. REFER to CLOCKSPRING  in this article. GO to  H39.
    • No  : REPAIR circuit 30S-JA48 (RD/GN) and circuit 31S-JA48 (BK/GN). GO to  H39.
  31. H31 CHECK CIRCUIT 30S-JA32 (RD/YE) AND CIRCUIT 31S-JA32 (BK/YE) FOR A SHORT TO GROUND BETWEEN THE RCM AND THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Depower the system. refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING  in this article.
    • Disconnect: Passenger Air Bag Module Restraint System Diagnostic Tool.
    • Disconnect: RCM C310a.
    • Measure the resistance between the RCM C310a pin 13, circuit 30S-JA32 (RD/YE), harness side and ground; and between the RCM C310a pin 14, circuit 31S-JA32 (BK/YE), harness side and ground.
      Fig 29: Check Circuit 30S-JA32 (RD/YE) And Circuit 31S-JA32 (BK/YE) For A Short To Ground Between The RCM And The Passenger Air Bag Module
      G03917329Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Are the resistances greater than 1,000,000 ohms? 
    • Yes  : GO to  H37.
    • No  : Due to the shorting bar feature in the electrical connector, the fault can exist in either circuit. Do not remove or defeat the shorting bar.

      REPAIR circuit 30S-JA32 (RD/YE) or circuit 31S-JA32 (BK/YE). GO to  H39.

  32. H32 CHECK CIRCUIT 30S-JA32 (RD/YE) AND CIRCUIT 31S-JA32 (BK/YE) FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE BETWEEN THE RCM AND THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Deactivate the system. refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEACTIVATION AND REACTIVATION  in this article.
    • Disconnect: Passenger Air Bag Module Restraint System Diagnostic Tool.
    • Disconnect: RCM C310a.
    • Key in ON position.
    • Measure the voltage between the RCM C310a pin 13, circuit 30S-JA32 (RD/YE), harness side and ground; and between the RCM C310a pin 14, circuit 31S-JA32 (BK/YE), harness side and ground.
      Fig 30: Checking Circuit 30S-JA32 (RD/YE) And Circuit 31S-JA32 (BK/YE) For A Short To Voltage Between The RCM And The Passenger Air Bag Module
      G03946342Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Are the voltages less than 0.2 volt? 
    • Yes  : GO to  H37.
    • No  : Due to the shorting bar feature in the electrical connector, the fault can exist in either circuit. Do not remove or defeat the shorting bar. REPAIR circuit 30S-JA32 (RD/YE) or circuit 31S-JA32 (BK/YE). GO to  H39.
  33. H33 CHECK CIRCUIT 30S-JA32 (RD/YE) FOR AN OPEN BETWEEN THE RCM AND THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Depower the system. refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING  in this article.
    • Disconnect: Passenger Air Bag Module Restraint System Diagnostic Tool.
    • Disconnect: RCM C310a.
    • Measure the resistance between the RCM C310a pin 13, circuit 30S-JA32 (RD/YE), harness side and the passenger air bag module C256 pin 1, circuit 30S-JA32 (RD/YE), harness side.
      Fig 31: Checking Circuit 30S-JA32 (RD/YE) For Open Between RCM And Passenger Air Bag Module
      G03959497Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 0.5 ohm? 
    • Yes  : GO to  H34.
    • No  : REPAIR circuit 30S-JA32 (RD/YE). GO to  H39.
  34. H34 CHECK CIRCUIT 31S-JA32 (BK/YE) FOR AN OPEN BETWEEN THE RCM AND THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE 
    • Measure the resistance between the RCM C310a pin 14, circuit 31S-JA32 (BK/YE), harness side and the passenger air bag module C256 pin 2, circuit 31S-JA32 (BK/YE), harness side.
      Fig 32: Checking Circuit 31S-JA32 (BK/YE) For Open Between RCM And Passenger Air Bag Module
      G03959498Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 0.5 ohm? 
    • Yes  : GO to  H37.
    • No  : REPAIR circuit 31S-JA32 (BK/YE). GO to  H39.
  35. H35 CHECK FOR LOW RESISTANCE ON CIRCUIT 30S-JA32 (RD/YE) AND CIRCUIT 31S-JA32 (BK/YE) BETWEEN THE RCM AND THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Depower the system. refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING  in this article.
    • Disconnect: Passenger Air Bag Module Restraint System Diagnostic Tool.
    • Measure the resistance between the passenger air bag module C256 pin 1, circuit 30S-JA32 (RD/YE), harness side and pin 2, circuit 31S-JA32 (BK/YE), harness side.
      Fig 33: Checking For Low Resistance On Circuit 30S-JA32 (RD/YE) And Circuit 31S-JA32 (BK/YE) Between The RCM And The Passenger Air Bag Module
      G03903697Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms? 
    • Yes  : GO to  H37.
    • No  : GO to  H36.
  36. H36 MEASURE THE RESISTANCE BETWEEN THE RCM CIRCUIT 30S-JA32 (RD/YE) AND CIRCUIT 31S-JA32 (BK/YE) 
    • Disconnect: RCM C310a.
    • Measure the resistance between the RCM C310a pin 13, circuit 30S-JA32 (RD/YE), component side and pin 14, circuit 31S-JA32 (BK/YE), component side.
      Fig 34: Measuring The Resistance Between The RCM Circuit 30S-JA32 (RD/YE) And Circuit 31S-JA32 (BK/YE)
      G03987332Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms? 
    • Yes  : REPAIR circuit 30S-JA32 (RD/YE) and circuit 31S-JA32 (BK/YE). GO to  H39.
    • No  : GO to  H37.
  37. H37 CONFIRM THE RCM FAULT 
    NOTE: Make sure all restraint system Diagnostic tools, sensor electrical connectors and the RCM electrical connector are connected before carrying out the on-demand self test. If not, erroneous DTCs will be recorded
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Connect: Restraint System Diagnostic Tools.
    • Connect: RCM C310a.
    • Repower the system. Do not  prove out the system at this time. refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING  in this article.
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: On-Demand Self Test.
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: Flag DTC B2293/Record All Flagged Faults.
    • Was DTC B2293 retrieved during the on-demand self test? 
    • Yes  : If a "?" was flagged by the Diagnostic tool, CARRY OUT the entire pinpoint test.

      INSTALL a new RCM. REFER to RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE (RCM)  in this article. GO to  H39.

    • No  : CHECK for causes of the intermittent fault at or near the affected air bag module connector. ATTEMPT to recreate the hard fault by flexing the wire harness and cycling the ignition key frequently. REPAIR any intermittent concerns found. GO to  H39.
  38. H38 CHECK FOR AN INTERMITTENT FAULT 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Depower the system. refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING  in this article.
    • If the flagged fault was reported for the driver air bag module:
      • Remove the driver air bag module. Refer to DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE  in this article.
      • Connect restraint system Diagnostic tools 418-F395 (2 required) to the driver air bag module squib 1 and squib 2 connectors.
    • If the flagged fault was reported for the passenger air bag module:
      • Disconnect the passenger air bag module C256.
      • Connect restraint system Diagnostic tool 418-F403 to passenger air bag module C256.
    • Repower the system. Do not  prove out the system at this time. refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING  in this article.
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: On-Demand Self Test.
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: Flag DTC B2293/Record All Flagged Faults.
    • Was the DTC B2293 retrieved during the on-demand self test? 
    • Yes  : CHECK for causes of the intermittent fault at or near the affected air bag module connector. REPAIR any intermittent concerns found.

      If an intermittent concern was  found and repaired, GO to  H39.

      If an intermittent concern was not  found and repaired, USE the flagged faults recorded and GO to the appropriate pinpoint test step.

      If a flagged fault of "?" was recorded multiple faults exist and the entire pinpoint test must be carried out.

      For driver air bag module squib 1 (DABAG) with a short to ground (STG) fault, GO to  H3.

      For driver air bag module squib 1 (DABAG) with a short to battery (STB) fault, GO to  H5.

      For driver air bag module squib 1 (DABAG) with an open circuit (OCIR) fault, GO to  H7.

      For driver air bag module squib 1 (DABAG) with a low resistance (LOWRES) fault, GO to  H11.

      For passenger air bag module squib 1 (PABAG) with a short to ground (STG) fault, GO to  H14.

      For passenger air bag module squib 1 (PABAG) with a short to battery (STB) fault, GO to  H15.

      For passenger air bag module squib 1 (PABAG) with an open circuit (OCIR) fault, GO to  H16.

      For passenger air bag module squib 1 (PABAG) with a low resistance (LOWRES) fault, GO to  H18.

      For driver air bag module squib 2 (DABAG2) with a short to ground (STG) fault, GO to  H20.

      For driver air bag module squib 2 (DABAG2) with a short to battery (STB) fault, GO to  H22.

      For driver air bag module squib 2 (DABAG2) with an open circuit (OCIR) fault, GO to  H24.

      For driver air bag module squib 2 (DABAG2) with a low resistance (LOWRES) fault, GO to  H28.

      For passenger air bag module squib 2 (PABAG2) with a short to ground (STG) fault, GO to  H31.

      For passenger air bag module squib 2 (PABAG2) with a short to battery (STB) fault, GO to  H32.

      For passenger air bag module squib 2 (PABAG2) with an open circuit (OCIR) fault, GO to  H33.

      For passenger air bag module squib 2 (PABAG2) with a low resistance (LOWRES) fault, GO to  H35.

    • No 

    CHECK for causes of the intermittent fault at or near the affected air bag module connector. ATTEMPT to recreate the hard fault by flexing the wire harness and cycling the ignition key frequently. REPAIR any intermittent concerns found. GO to  H39.

  39. H39 CHECK FOR ADDITIONAL DTCs 
    • Refer to the continuous DTCs recorded during Step  H1.
    • Were any continuous DTCs retrieved during Step   H1 ?