Normal Operation
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The Restraints Control Module (RCM) briefly activates the Passenger Air Bag Deactivation (PAD) indicator (prove-out) to verify to the occupants correct functional operation of the PAD indicator.
The RCM monitors the PAD indicator circuits for the following faults:
- Open circuit
- Short to voltage
- Short to ground
- Faulted PAD indicator
If a fault is detected, the RCM will store DTC B00D5:11, B00D5:12 or B00D5:13 in memory and send a message to the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) to illuminate the air bag warning indicator.
- DTC B00D5:11 (Restraint System Passenger Disable Indicator: Circuit Short to Ground) - When the RCM senses a short to ground on the PAD indicator circuit, a fault will be indicated.
- DTC B00D5:12 (Restraint System Passenger Disable Indicator: Circuit Short to Battery) - When the RCM senses a short to voltage on the PAD indicator circuit, a fault will be indicated.
- DTC B00D5:13 (Restraint System Passenger Disable Indicator: Circuit Open) - When the RCM senses an open circuit on the PAD indicator, a fault will be indicated. An open ignition circuit to the PAD indicator can set this DTC.
This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- Wiring, terminals or connectors
- PAD indicator
- RCM