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Pinpoint Test E: DTC B2292 - Restraint System - Safety Belt PRETENSIONER Fault

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CAUTION: When installing a new restraints control module (RCM), always make sure the correct RCM is being installed. The RCM 40-pin connector is keyed differently for vehicles with side air curtains and side air bags than the 40-pin connector for vehicles without side air curtains and side air bags. Do not force the 40-pin connector onto the RCM. If the connector is forced onto the RCM, damage to the RCM and/or connector will occur.
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. E1 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: The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: On-Demand Self Test/Retrieve and Record Continuous Memory DTCs.
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: View and Record DTC B2292 Fault PIDs.
    • Was on-demand DTC B2292 retrieved? 

    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 E2.

    No  : This is an intermittent fault when present as a continuous memory DTC only (DTC not retrieved on demand). The fault condition is not present at this time. GO to  E14.

  2. E2 CHECK THE PRETENSIONER 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Depower the system. Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .
    • Disconnect: Affected Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioner C323 (Driver) or C3202 (Passenger).
    • Connect: Restraint System Diagnostic Tool 418-F395 to the Affected Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioner C323 (Driver) or C3202 (Passenger).
    • Repower the system. Do not  prove out the system at this time. Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: On-Demand Self Test/Retrieve and Record Continuous Memory DTCs.
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: View and Record DTC B2292 Fault PIDs.
    • Was on-demand DTC B2292 retrieved? 

    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 fault PIDs recorded in Step  E1, GO to the appropriate pinpoint test step.

    For driver safety belt retractor pretensioner with a low resistance fault, GO to E3.

    For driver safety belt retractor pretensioner with an open circuit fault, GO to  E4.

    For driver safety belt retractor pretensioner with a short to battery fault, GO to  E5.

    For driver safety belt retractor pretensioner with a short to ground fault, GO to  E6.

    For passenger safety belt retractor pretensioner with a low resistance fault, GO to  E8.

    For passenger safety belt retractor pretensioner with an open circuit fault, GO to  E9.

    For passenger safety belt retractor pretensioner with a short to battery fault, GO to  E10.

    For passenger safety belt retractor pretensioner with a short to ground fault, GO to  E11.

    No  : INSTALL a new driver or passenger safety belt retractor pretensioner. REFER to SAFETY BELT SYSTEM . GO to  E15.

  3. E3 CHECK THE DRIVER SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR PRETENSIONER CIRCUIT CR120 (BU/OG) AND CIRCUIT RR120 (BN/GN) FOR LOW RESISTANCE 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Depower the system. Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .
    • Disconnect: Driver Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioner Restraint System Diagnostic Tool.
    • Disconnect: RCM C310a and C310b.
    • Measure the resistance between RCM C310b-32, circuit RR120 (BN/GN), harness side and C310b-31, circuit CR120 (BU/OG), harness side.
      Fig 1: Checking Driver Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioner Circuit CR120 And Circuit RR120 For Low Resistance
      G04683850Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance greater than 1,000,000 ohms? 

    Yes  : GO to  E13.

    No  : REPAIR circuit CR120 (BU/OG) and circuit RR120 (BN/GN). GO to  E15.

  4. E4 CHECK CIRCUIT CR120 (BU/OG) AND CIRCUIT RR120 (BN/GN) FOR AN OPEN 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Depower the system. Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .
    • Disconnect: Driver Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioner Restraint System Diagnostic Tool.
    • Disconnect: RCM C310a and C310b.
    • Measure the resistance between RCM C310b-31, circuit CR120 (BU/OG), harness side and driver safety belt retractor pretensioner C323, circuit CR120 (BU/OG), harness side; between RCM C310b-32, circuit RR120 (BN/GN), harness side and driver safety belt retractor pretensioner C323, circuit RR120 (BN/GN), harness side.
      Fig 2: Checking Circuit CR120 (BU/OG) And Circuit RR120 (BN/GN) For Open
      G04683851Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Are the resistances less than 0.5 ohm? 

    Yes  : GO to  E13.

    No  : REPAIR circuit CR120 (BU/OG) or circuit RR120 (BN/GN). GO to  E15.

  5. E5 CHECK CIRCUIT CR120 (BU/OG) AND CIRCUIT RR120 (BN/GN) FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Depower the system. Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .
    • Disconnect: Driver Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioner Restraint System Diagnostic Tool.
    • Disconnect: RCM C310a and C310b.
    • Repower the system. Do not  prove out the system at this time. Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .
    • Key in ON position.
    • Measure the voltage between driver safety belt retractor pretensioner C323, circuit CR120 (BU/OG), harness side and ground; and between driver safety belt retractor pretensioner C323, circuit RR120 (BN/GN), harness side and ground.
      Fig 3: Checking Circuit CR120 (BU/OG) And Circuit RR120 (BN/GN) For Short To Voltage
      G04683852Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Are the voltages less than 0.2 volt? 

    Yes  : GO to  E13.

    No  : REPAIR circuit CR120 (BU/OG) or circuit RR120 (BN/GN). GO to  E15.

  6. E6 CHECK CIRCUIT CR120 (BU/OG) FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Depower the system. Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .
    • Disconnect: Driver Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioner Restraint System Diagnostic Tool.
    • Disconnect: RCM C310a and C310b.
    • Measure the resistance between RCM C310b-31, circuit CR120 (BU/OG), harness side and ground.
      Fig 4: Checking Circuit CR120 (BU/OG) For Short To Ground
      G04683853Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance greater than 1,000,000 ohms? 

    Yes  : GO to E7.

    No  : REPAIR circuit CR120 (BU/OG). GO to  E15.

  7. E7 CHECK CIRCUIT RR120 (BN/GN) FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    • Measure the resistance between RCM C310b-32, circuit RR120 (BN/GN), harness side and ground.
      Fig 5: Checking Circuit RR120 (BN/GN) For Short To Ground
      G04683854Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance greater than 1,000,000 ohms? 

    Yes  : GO to  E13.

    No  : REPAIR circuit RR120 (BN/GN). GO to  E15.

  8. E8 CHECK THE PASSENGER SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR PRETENSIONER CIRCUIT RR121 (VT) AND CIRCUIT CR121 (GY/VT) FOR LOW RESISTANCE 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Depower the system. Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .
    • Disconnect: Passenger Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioner Restraint System Diagnostic Tool.
    • Disconnect: RCM C310a and C310b.
    • Measure the resistance between RCM C310b-34, circuit CR121 (GY/VT), harness side and C310b-33, circuit RR121 (VT), harness side.
      Fig 6: Checking Passenger Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioner Circuit RR121 (VT) And Circuit CR121 (GY/VT) For Low Resistance
      G04683855Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance greater than 1,000,000 ohms? 

    Yes  : GO to  E13.

    No  : REPAIR circuit CR121 (GY/VT) and circuit RR121 (VT). GO to  E15.

  9. E9 CHECK CIRCUIT RR121 (VT) AND CIRCUIT CR121 (GY/VT) FOR AN OPEN 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Depower the system. Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .
    • Disconnect: Passenger Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioner Restraint System Diagnostic Tool.
    • Disconnect: RCM C310a and C310b.
    • Measure the resistance between RCM C310b-33, circuit RR121 (VT), harness side and passenger safety belt retractor pretensioner C3202, circuit RR121 (VT), harness side; and between RCM C310b-34, circuit CR121 (GY/VT), harness side and passenger safety belt retractor pretensioner C3202, circuit CR121 (GY/VT), harness side.
      Fig 7: Checking Circuit RR121 (VT) And Circuit CR121 (GY/VT) For Open
      G04683856Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Are the resistances less than 0.5 ohm? 

    Yes  : GO to  E13.

    No  : REPAIR circuit RR121 (VT) or circuit CR121 (GY/VT). GO to  E15.

  10. E10 CHECK CIRCUIT RR121 (VT) AND CIRCUIT CR121 (GY/VT) FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Depower the system. Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .
    • Disconnect: Passenger Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioner Restraint System Diagnostic Tool.
    • Disconnect: RCM C310a and C310b.
    • Repower the system. Do not  prove out the system at this time. Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .
    • Key in ON position.
    • Measure the voltage between passenger safety belt retractor pretensioner C3202, circuit RR121 (VT), harness side and ground; and between passenger safety belt retractor pretensioner C3202, circuit CR121 (GY/VT), harness side and ground.
      Fig 8: Checking Circuit RR121 (VT) And Circuit CR121 (GY/VT) For Short To Voltage
      G04683857Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Are the voltages less than 0.2 volt? 

    Yes  : GO to  E13.

    No  : REPAIR circuit RR121 (VT) or circuit CR121 (GY/VT). GO to  E15.

  11. E11 CHECK CIRCUIT RR121 (VT) FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Depower the system. Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .
    • Disconnect: Passenger Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioner Restraint System Diagnostic Tool.
    • Disconnect: RCM C310a and C310b.
    • Measure the resistance between RCM C310b-33, circuit RR121 (VT), harness side and ground.
      Fig 9: Checking Circuit RR121 (VT) For Short To Ground
      G04683858Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance greater than 1,000,000 ohms? 

    Yes  : GO to E12.

    No  : REPAIR circuit RR121 (VT). GO to  E15.

  12. E12 CHECK CIRCUIT CR121 (GY/VT) FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    • Measure the resistance between RCM C310b-34, circuit CR121 (GY/VT), harness side and ground.
      Fig 10: Checking Circuit CR121 (GY/VT) For Short To Ground
      G04683859Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance greater than 1,000,000 ohms? 

    Yes  : GO to E13.

    No  : REPAIR circuit CR121 (GY/VT). GO to  E15.

  13. E13 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.

    Yes  : INSTALL and CONFIGURE a new RCM. REFER to RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE (RCM) . GO to  E15.

    No  : CHECK for causes of the intermittent fault. ATTEMPT to recreate the hard fault by flexing the wire harness and cycling the ignition key frequently. REPAIR any intermittent concerns found. GO to  E15.

  14. E14 CHECK FOR AN INTERMITTENT FAULT 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Depower the system. Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .
    • Disconnect: Affected Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioner C323 (Driver) or C3202 (Passenger).
    • Connect: Restraint System Diagnostic Tool 418-F395 to the Affected Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioner C323 (Driver) or C3202 (Passenger).
    • Repower the system. Do not  prove out the system at this time. Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: On-Demand Self Test/Retrieve and Record Continuous Memory DTCs.
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: View and Record DTC B2292 Fault PIDs.
    • Was on-demand DTC B2292 retrieved? 

    Yes  : CHECK for causes of the intermittent fault at or near the affected safety belt pretensioner electrical connector. REPAIR any intermittent concern found.

    If an intermittent concern was  found and repaired, GO to E15.

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

    For driver safety belt retractor pretensioner with a low resistance fault, GO to  E3.

    For driver safety belt retractor pretensioner with an open circuit fault, GO to  E4.

    For driver safety belt retractor pretensioner with a short to battery fault, GO to  E5.

    For driver safety belt retractor pretensioner with a short to ground fault, GO to  E6.

    For passenger safety belt retractor pretensioner with a low resistance fault, GO to  E8.

    For passenger safety belt retractor pretensioner with an open circuit fault, GO to  E9.

    For passenger safety belt retractor pretensioner with a short to battery fault, GO to  E10.

    For passenger safety belt retractor pretensioner with a short to ground fault, GO to  E11.

    No  : CHECK for causes of the intermittent fault. ATTEMPT to recreate the hard fault by flexing the wire harness and cycling the ignition key frequently. REPAIR any intermittent concerns found. GO to E15.

  15. E15 CHECK FOR ADDITIONAL DTCs 
    • Refer to the continuous memory DTCs recorded during Step  E1.
    • Were any continuous memory DTCs retrieved during Step   E1 ? 

    Yes  : Do not clear any DTCs until all DTCs have been resolved. GO to the SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) TABLE  for pinpoint test direction.

    No  : RECONNECT the system. If previously directed to deactivate the system, REACTIVATE the system. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEACTIVATION AND REACTIVATION . REPOWER the system. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING . PROVE OUT the system. CLEAR all OCS module and RCM DTCs.

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