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PID/Data Monitor & Record

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PID/Data Monitor and Record option allows technician to read the state of several Parameter IDs (PIDs) to aid in diagnosing the system. To retrieve PIDs, connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC), located under left-side of instrument panel, and follow scan tool manufacturer"s instructions. PIDs are updated continuously on scan tool display.

DIAGNOSTIC SYMPTOMS

Condition Go To Test
AIR BAG warning light on continuously TEST A 
AIR BAG warning light flashing (1)
Audible tone/DTCs retrieved (1)
No communication with RCM TEST U 
(1) See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE IDENTIFICATION  table.
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE IDENTIFICATION

Fault Code/Flash Code Go To Test
B1231/13 (1)
B1342/12 (2)
B1869(4) TEST B 
B1870(4) TEST C 
B1891/53 TEST D 
B1892/53. TEST E 
B1921/14 TEST F 
B2292/33 TEST G 
B2292/34 TEST G 
B2293/19 TEST H 
B2293/21 TEST H 
B2295/22 TEST I 
B2295/23 TEST I 
B2296/42 TEST J 
B2296/43 TEST J 
B2296/44 TEST J 
B2434/51 TEST K 
B2435/51 TEST L 
B2438/52 TEST M 
B2439/52 TEST N 
B2477/54 (3)
B2691/51 TEST O 
B2691/52 TEST P 
C1414/15 TEST Q 
C1947/49 TEST R 
C1948/49 TEST S 
C1981/49 TEST T 
(1) Crash data memory is full. Replace Restraints Control Module (RCM) and impact sensors.
(2) RCM internal fault. Replace RCM.
(3) Module configuration failure. Replace RCM.
(4) No AIR BAG warning light. Tone will sound only if additional DTCs are present.