Inspection and Verification
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- Verify the customer concern by checking the airbag warning indicator in the IPC.
- Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage. Do not disconnect electrical connectors until directed to do so within the pinpoint test.VISUAL INSPECTION CHART
Mechanical Electrical - Damaged RCM or loose/incorrect mounting
- Damaged front impact severity sensor or loose/incorrect mounting
- Damaged side impact sensor, front door and/or C-pillar or loose/incorrect mounting
- Damaged or disconnected PAD indicator and/or switch
- Open BCM fuse(s):
- 33 (10A)
- 41 (7.5A) (if equipped)
- Damaged wiring harness
- Loose, damaged or corroded connectors
- Damaged front driver/passenger seat assembly
- Circuitry open/shorted
- Damaged shorting bars
- Loose, damaged or pinched seat wire harness
- If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
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NOTE: Make sure to use the latest scan tool software release.
If the cause is not visually evident, connect the scan tool to the DLC.
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NOTE: The VCM LED prove-out confirms power and ground from the DLC are provided to the VCM.
If the scan tool does not communicate with the VCM:
- check the VCM connection to the vehicle.
- check the scan tool connection to the VCM.
- refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK , No Power To The Scan Tool, to diagnose no power to the scan tool.
- If the scan tool does not communicate with the vehicle:
- verify the ignition is ON.
- verify the scan tool operation with a known good vehicle.
- refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK to diagnose no response from the PCM.
- Carry out the network test.
- If the scan tool responds with no communication for one or more modules, refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK .
- If the network test passes, retrieve and record on-demand and CMDTCs from the RCM.
- If the DTCs retrieved are related to the concern, go to the RCM DTC Chart . For all other DTCs, refer to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES .
- If no DTCs related to the concern are retrieved, GO to SYMPTOM CHART .