Normal Operation
The restraints control module (RCM) monitors all safety canopy module circuits for faults. The RCM will set a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) if a short to battery or short to ground fault is detected. The RCM will also set a DTC if the loop resistance is less than 0.9 ohm or greater than 5 ohms. The normal expected resistance range is 1.23 to 3.31 ohms. If a loop resistance is between 0.9 and 1.23 or between 3.31 and 5 ohms, a DTC will not set but there exists a strong potential for an intermittent fault. If the RCM detects a fault on any of the safety canopy module circuits, it will store DTC B2294 in memory and send a message to the instrument cluster module to illuminate the air bag warning indicator.
| Fault PIDsa | Description | Fault Trigger Condition |
|---|---|---|
| 2294_24_OD and 2294_24_CM | A - B or A - C Pillar Curtain Circuit Resistance Low, Passenger Side | When the RCM measures less than 0.9 ohm between the passenger safety canopy circuits, a fault will be indicated. |
| 2294_25_OD and 2294_25_CM | A - B or A - C Pillar Curtain Circuit Open, Passenger Side | When the RCM measures greater than 5 ohms between the passenger safety canopy circuits, a fault will be indicated. |
| 2294_26_OD and 2294_26_CM | A - B or A - C Pillar Curtain Circuit Short to Ground, Passenger Side | When the RCM senses a short to ground on either on the passenger safety canopy circuits, a fault will be indicated. |
| 2294_27_OD and 2294_27_CM | A - B or A - C Pillar Curtain Circuit Short to Battery, Passenger Side | When the RCM senses a short to voltage on either on the passenger safety canopy circuits, a fault will be indicated. |
| 2294_28_OD and 2294_28_CM | A - B or A - C Pillar Curtain Circuit Resistance Low, Driver Side | When the RCM measures less than 0.9 ohm between the driver safety canopy circuits, a fault will be indicated. |
| 2294_29_OD and 2294_29_CM | A - B or A - C Pillar Curtain Circuit Open, Driver Side | When the RCM measures greater than 5 ohms between the driver safety canopy circuits, a fault will be indicated. |
| 2294_30_OD and 2294_30_CM | A - B or A - C Pillar Curtain Circuit Short to Ground, Driver Side | When the RCM senses a short to ground on either on the driver safety canopy circuits, a fault will be indicated. |
| 2294_31_OD and 2294_31_CM | A - B or A - C Pillar Curtain Circuit Short to Battery, Driver Side | When the RCM senses a short to voltage on either on the driver safety canopy circuits, a fault will be indicated. |
a Fault PIDs that end in OD indicate an on-demand status and are associated with on-demand DTC B2294. Fault PIDs that end in CM indicate continuous monitor status and are associated with continuous DTC B2294.
This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- Damaged wiring, terminals or connectors
- Faulted safety canopy module
- Faulted RCM