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PID/Data Monitor & Record

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  1. PID/Data Monitor and Record option allows technician using scan tool to read the state of several Parameter IDs (PIDs) to aid in diagnosing the system. See PARAMETER IDENTIFICATION (PID) INDEX & VALUES  table.
  2. Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC), located under instrument panel to right of steering column. Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Follow manufacturer"s instructions for scan tool being used. PIDs are continuously updated on scan tool display.
PARAMETER IDENTIFICATION (PID) INDEX & VALUES

PID/Description Range/Units
BRACKET/ECS bracket ground resistance Less than 20 ohms
CCNTECS/number of continuous DTCs 0-18 DTCs
CRSHSN1/primary crash sensor No. 1 resistance 779-795 ohms
DABAGR/driver-side air bag circuit resistance 1.8-3.9 ohms
PABAGR/passenger-side air bag circuit resistance 1.8-3.0 ohms
DPRTNR/Driver's seat belt pretensioner circuit resistance 1.8-3.0 ohms
PPRTNR/passenger"s seat belt pretensioner circuit resistance 1.8-3.0 ohms
VBATECS/system battery voltage 9-16 volts
DIAGNOSTIC SYMPTOMS

Condition Go To Test
AIR BAG warning light flashing (1)
AIR BAG warning light continuously illuminated (1)
Audible tone/DTCs retrieved TEST P 
No communication with ECS module TEST Q 
(1) See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) IDENTIFICATION  table.
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) IDENTIFICATION

Fault Code/Flash Code Go To Test
B1230/46 TEST N 
B1231/19 (1)
B1232/47 TEST O 
B1342/24 (2)
B1671. TEST A 
B1868 TEST P 
B1876/17 TEST E 
B1880/18 TEST F 
B1887/34 TEST K 
B1888/35 TEST L 
B1914/14 TEST B 
B1915/15 TEST C 
B1920/16 TEST D 
B1921/21 TEST G 
B1932/32 TEST I 
B1933/33 TEST J 
B1941/41 TEST M 
C1415/29 TEST H 
(1) Replace Electronic Crash Sensor (ECS) module and crash sensor. See ELECTRONIC CRASH SENSOR (ECS) MODULE  and PRIMARY CRASH SENSOR  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
(2) Replace Electronic Crash Sensor (ECS) module.