Pinpoint Test M: LFC 16/DTC B1925 - Air Bag Passenger Circuit Short To Battery
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NOTE:
Most faults are due to connector and/or wiring concerns. Carry out a thorough Inspection and Verification before proceeding with the Pinpoint Test.
- M1 CHECK FOR ON-DEMAND AND CONTINUOUS DTCs 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.NOTE: After diagnosing or repairing a supplemental restraint system (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/Record On-Demand DTCs.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: Retrieve/Record Continuous DTCs.
- Was DTC B1925 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 M2.
- No : This in an intermittent fault. The fault condition is not present at this time. GO to M4.
- M2 CHECK CIRCUIT 607 (LB/OG) AND CIRCUIT 616 (PK/BK) FOR A SHORT TO BATTERY BETWEEN THE RCM AND PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE
- Key in OFF position.
- Depower the system. Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING in this article.
- Remove the Passenger Air Bag Module. Refer to PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE in this article.
- Disconnect: RCM C2041.
- Repower the system. Do not prove out the system at this time. Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING in this article.
- Key in ON position.
- Measure the voltage between passenger air module C256 pin 3, circuit 607 (LB/OG), harness side and ground; and between passenger air bag module connector C256 pin 1, circuit 616 (PK/BK), harness side and ground.
- Are the voltages less than 0.2 volt?
- Yes : GO to M3.
- 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 607 (LB/OG) or 616 (PK/BK). GO to M5.
- M3 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.
- Depower the system. Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING in this article.
- Connect: Restraint System Diagnostic Tool 418-F088 to Passenger Air Bag Module C256.
- Connect: RCM C2041.
- 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 B1925 retrieved during the on-demand self test?
- Yes : INSTALL and CONFIGURE a new RCM. REFER to RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE (RCM) in this article. GO to M5.
- 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. ACTIVATE other systems in the same wire harness. REPAIR any intermittent concerns found. GO to M5.
- M4 CHECK FOR AN INTERMITTENT FAULT
- Key in OFF position.
- Depower the system. Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING in this article.
- Remove the passenger air bag module. Refer to PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE in this article.
- Connect: Restraint System Diagnostic Tool 418-F088 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 B1925 retrieved during the on-demand self test?
- Yes
: CHECK for causes of intermittent fault at or near the passenger air bag module connector. REPAIR any intermittent concerns found.
If an intermittent concern was found and repaired, GO to M5.
If an intermittent concern was not found, GO to M2.
- No : CHECK for causes of intermittent short to battery or ignition on circuit 607 (LB/OG), circuit 616 (PK/BK). ATTEMPT to recreate the hard fault by flexing the wire harness and cycling the ignition key frequently. REPAIR any intermittent concerns found. GO to M5.
- M5 CHECK FOR ADDITIONAL DTCs
- Refer to continuous DTCs recorded during Step M1.
- Were any continuous DTCs retrieved during Step M1 ?
- Yes : Do not clear any DTCs until all DTCs have been resolved. GO to the RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE (RCM) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) PRIORITY TABLE in this article 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 in this article. REPOWER the system. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING in this article. PROVE OUT the system. CLEAR all DTCs.