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PINPOINT TEST W: DTCs B1214:11, B1214:12, B1214:13 AND B1214:1A

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WARNING: Never disassemble or tamper with seat belt deployable components, including pretensioners, load limiters and inflators. Never back probe deployable device electrical connectors. Tampering or back probing may cause an accidental deployment and result in personal injury or death.
WARNING: Do not handle, move or change the original horizontal mounting position of the restraints control module (RCM) while the RCM  is connected and the ignition switch is ON. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the accidental deployment of the Safety Canopy and cause serious personal injury or death.
WARNING: Never probe the electrical connectors on airbag, Safety Canopy or side air curtain assemblies. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the accidental deployment of these assemblies, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death.
NOTE: Use the correct probe adapter(s) from the Flex Probe Kit when taking measurements. Failure to use the correct probe adapter(s) may damage the connector.
NOTE: Most faults are due to connector and/or wiring concerns. Carry out a thorough INSPECTION AND VERIFICATION  before proceeding with the pinpoint test.
NOTE: Only disconnect or reconnect Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) components when instructed to do so within a pinpoint test step. Failure to follow this instruction may result in incorrect diagnosis of the SRS  .
NOTE: Always make sure the correct SRS  component is being installed. Parts released for other vehicles may not be compatible even if they appear physically similar. Check the part number listed in the Ford Catalog Advantage™ or equivalent to make sure the correct component is being installed. If an incorrect SRS  component is installed, DTCs may set.
NOTE: The SRS  must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
  1. W1 RETRIEVE THE RCM DTCs 
    • Ignition ON.
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: Self Test - RCM  .

    Was DTC B1214:11, B1214:12, B1214:13 or B1214:1A retrieved on-demand during self-test? 

    • Yes  : This fault cannot be cleared until it is corrected and the DTC is no longer retrieved on-demand during self-test.

      For DTC B1214:13 or B1214:1A, GO to W2  .

      For DTC B1214:11, GO to  W8.

      For DTC B1214:12, GO to  W10.

    • No  : This is an intermittent fault when present as a Continuous Memory Diagnostic Trouble Code (CMDTC) only.

      For DTC B1214:13 or B1214:1A, GO to  W13.

      For DTC B1214:11, GO to  W14.

      For DTC B1214:12, GO to  W15.

  2. W2 CHECK THE PASSENGER SEATBELT RETRACTOR PRETENSIONER DEPLOYMENT CONTROL RESISTANCE (DEPLOY_24_R) PID 
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: DataLogger - RCM  .
      • DEPLOY_24_R PID

    Does the PID value read between 1.7 and 2.78 ohms? 

    • Yes  : GO to  W12.
    • No  : GO to W3  .
  3. W3 CHECK THE PASSENGER SEATBELT RETRACTOR PRETENSIONER DEPLOYMENT CONTROL RESISTANCE (DEPLOY_24_R) PID WHILE CARRYING OUT THE HARNESS TEST 
    • While monitoring the DEPLOY_24_R PID, carry out the harness test of the passenger safety belt retractor pretensioner circuits and accessible connectors (including any in-line connectors) by wiggling connectors and flexing the wire harness frequently.

    Does the PID value read between 1.7 and 2.78 ohms while carrying out a harness test? 

    • Yes  : DEPOWER the SRS  and REPAIR the connector, terminals or wire harness as needed.

      Refer to OEM CONNECTOR REPAIR PROCEDURES for schematic and connector information.

      GO to  W17.

    • No  : For PID value less than 1.7 ohms, GO to W4  .

      For PID value greater than 2.78 ohms, GO to  W6.

  4. W4 CHECK THE PASSENGER SEATBELT RETRACTOR PRETENSIONER DEPLOYMENT CONTROL DTC FOR A FAULT STATUS CHANGE (LOW RESISTANCE INDICATED) 
    NOTE: This pinpoint test step attempts to change the fault reported by the RCM  by inducing a different fault condition. If the reported fault changes, this indicates the RCM  is functioning correctly and is not the source of the fault.

    Did the on-demand DTC change from B1214:1A to B1214:13? 

    • Yes  : GO to  W11.
    • No  : GO to W5  .
  5. W5 CHECK FOR A SHORT BETWEEN PASSENGER SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR PRETENSIONER CIRCUITS 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Depower the SRS  . Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING  .
    • Disconnect: RCM C310A  and C310A  .
    • Measure the resistance between the passenger safety belt retractor pretensioner C303-1  , circuit CR122 (WH/OG), harness side and C303-2  , circuit RR122 (BN), harness side.
      Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between Driver Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioner C323-1, Circuit CR120 (BU/OG) And C323-2, Circuit RR120 (BN/GN)
      G07935415Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Is the resistance greater than 10, 000 ohms? 

  6. W6 CHECK THE PASSENGER SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR PRETENSIONER CIRCUITS FOR AN OPEN 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Depower the SRS  . Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING  .
    • Disconnect: Passenger Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioner C303  .
    • Disconnect: RCM C310A  and C310B  .
    • Measure the resistance between RCM C310B  , harness side, and passenger safety belt retractor pretensioner C303  , harness side, using the following chart:
      RCM Circuit Passenger Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioner
      C310B-11  RR122 (BN) C303-2 
      C310B-12  CR122 (WH/OG) C303-1 
    • Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Between RCM C310B, Harness Side, And Driver Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioner C323, Harness Side
      G07935416Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Are the resistances less than 0.5 ohm? 

  7. W7 CHECK THE PASSENGER SEATBELT RETRACTOR PRETENSIONER DEPLOYMENT CONTROL DTC FOR A FAULT STATUS CHANGE (OPEN INDICATED) 
    NOTE: This pinpoint test step attempts to change the fault reported by the RCM  by inducing a different fault condition. If the reported fault changes, this indicates the RCM  is functioning correctly and is not the source of the fault.
    • Connect: RCM C310A  and C310B  .
    • Connect a fused jumper wire between the passenger safety belt retractor pretensioner C303-1  , circuit CR122 (WH/OG), harness side and passenger safety belt retractor pretensioner C303-2  , circuit RR122 (BN), harness side.
      Fig 3: Connecting Fused Jumper Wire Between Driver Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioner C323-1, Circuit CR120 (BU/OG) And C323-2, Circuit RR120 (BN/GN)
      G07935417Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Repower the SRS  . Do not  prove out the SRS  at this time. Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING  .
    • Ignition ON.
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: Self Test - RCM  .
    • DIAGNOSTIC TIP:  When viewing DTCs with the passenger safety belt retractor pretensioner circuits shorted together, a low resistance fault is normally retrieved.

    Did the on-demand DTC change from B1214:13 to B1214:1A? 

    • Yes  : REMOVE the fused jumper wire and GO to  W11.
    • No  : REMOVE the fused jumper wire and GO to  W12.
  8. W8 CHECK THE PASSENGER SEATBELT RETRACTOR PRETENSIONER DEPLOYMENT CONTROL DTC FOR A FAULT STATUS CHANGE (SHORT TO GROUND INDICATED) 
    NOTE: This pinpoint test step attempts to change the fault reported by the RCM  by inducing a different fault condition. If the reported fault changes, this indicates the RCM  is functioning correctly and is not the source of the fault.

    Did the on-demand DTC change from B1214:11 to B1214:13? 

    • Yes  : GO to  W11.
    • No  : GO to W9  .
  9. W9 CHECK THE PASSENGER SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR PRETENSIONER CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Depower the SRS  . Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING  .
    • Disconnect: RCM C310A  and C310B  .
    • Measure the resistance between the passenger safety belt retractor pretensioner:
      • C303-1  , circuit CR122 (WH/OG), harness side and ground.
      • C303-2  , circuit RR122 (BN), harness side and ground.
        Fig 4: Measuring Resistance Between Driver Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioner C323-1, Circuit CR120 (BU/OG), Harness Side And Ground
        G07935418Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Are the resistances greater than 10, 000 ohms? 

  10. W10 CHECK THE PASSENGER SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR PRETENSIONER CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Depower the SRS  . Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING  .
    • Disconnect: Passenger Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioner C303  .
    • Disconnect: RCM C310A  and C310B  .
    • Repower the SRS  . Do not  prove out the SRS  at this time. Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING  .
    • Ignition ON.
    • Measure the voltage between the passenger safety belt retractor pretensioner:
      • C303-1  , circuit CR122 (WH/OG), harness side and ground.
      • C303-2  , circuit RR122 (BN), harness side and ground.
        Fig 5: Measuring Resistance Between Driver Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioner C323-1, Circuit CR120 (BU/OG), Harness Side And Ground
        G07935418Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Is any voltage present? 

  11. W11 CONFIRM THE PASSENGER SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR PRETENSIONER FAULT 
    NOTE: Make sure all restraint system components and the RCM  electrical connectors are connected before carrying out the self-test. If not, DTCs will be recorded.

    Was the original DTC retrieved on-demand during self-test? 

    • Yes  : INSTALL a new passenger safety belt retractor pretensioner. REFER to SAFETY BELT SYSTEM . GO to  W17.
    • No  : In the process of diagnosing the fault, the fault condition has become intermittent. Do not install any new SRS components at this time. Install SRS components only when directed to do so in the pinpoint test  .

      For DTC B1214:13 or B1214:1A, GO to  W13.

      For DTC B1214:11, GO to  W14.

      For DTC B1214:12, GO to  W15.

  12. W12 CONFIRM THE RCM FAULT 
    NOTE: Make sure all restraint system components and the RCM  electrical connectors are connected before carrying out the self-test. If not, DTCs will be recorded.
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Depower the SRS  . Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING  .
    • Prior to reconnecting any previously disconnected SRS  component:
      • inspect connector(s) (including any in-line connectors) for pushed out, loose or spread terminals and loose or frayed wire connections at terminals.
      • inspect wire harness for any damage, pinched, cut or pierced wires.
      • inspect C310A  and C310B  CPA lever/lock for correct operation. Refer to RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE (RCM)  .
      • repair any concerns found.

        Refer to OEM CONNECTOR REPAIR PROCEDURES for schematic and connector information.

    • Connect: Passenger Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioner C303  (if previously disconnected).
    • Connect: RCM C310A  and C310B  (if previously disconnected).
    • Repower the SRS  . Do not  prove out the SRS  at this time. Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING  .
    • Ignition ON.
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: Self Test - RCM  .

    Was the original DTC retrieved on-demand during self-test? 

    • Yes  : INSTALL a new RCM  . REFER to RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE (RCM)  .

      GO to  W17.

    • No  : In the process of diagnosing the fault, the fault condition has become intermittent. Do not install any new SRS components at this time. Install SRS components only when directed to do so in the pinpoint test  .

      For DTC B1214:13 or B1214:1A, GO to W13  .

      For DTC B1214:11, GO to  W14.

      For DTC B1214:12, GO to  W15.

  13. W13 CHECK THE PASSENGER SEATBELT RETRACTOR PRETENSIONER DEPLOYMENT CONTROL RESISTANCE DEPLOY_24_R PID FOR AN INTERMITTENT LOW RESISTANCE OR OPEN CIRCUIT FAULT 
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: DataLogger - RCM  .
      • DEPLOY_24_R PID
    • Attempt to recreate the fault by wiggling the connectors (including any in-line connectors) and flexing the wire harness frequently.

    Does the PID value read between 1.7 and 2.78 ohms? 

    • Yes  : The fault is not present and cannot be recreated at this time. Do not install any new SRS components at this time. Install SRS components only when directed to do so in the pinpoint test  . GO to  W16.
    • No  : DEPOWER the SRS  and REPAIR as necessary.

      Refer to OEM CONNECTOR REPAIR PROCEDURES for schematic and connector information.

      GO to  W17.

  14. W14 CHECK THE PASSENGER SEATBELT RETRACTOR PRETENSIONER DEPLOYMENT CONTROL FOR AN INTERMITTENT SHORT TO GROUND FAULT 
    • Attempt to recreate the fault by wiggling connectors (including any in-line connectors) and flexing the wire harness frequently.
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: Self Test - RCM  .

    Was DTC B1214:11 retrieved on-demand during self-test? 

    • Yes  : DEPOWER the SRS  and REPAIR as necessary.

      Refer to OEM CONNECTOR REPAIR PROCEDURES for schematic and connector information.

      GO to  W17.

    • No  : The fault is not present and cannot be recreated at this time. Do not install any new SRS components at this time. Install SRS components only when directed to do so in the pinpoint test  . GO to  W16.
  15. W15 CHECK THE PASSENGER SEATBELT RETRACTOR PRETENSIONER DEPLOYMENT CONTROL FOR AN INTERMITTENT SHORT TO VOLTAGE FAULT 

    Was DTC B1214:12 retrieved on-demand during self-test? 

    • Yes  : DEPOWER the SRS  and REPAIR as necessary.

      Refer to OEM CONNECTOR REPAIR PROCEDURES for schematic and connector information.

      GO to  W17.

    • No  : The fault is not present and cannot be recreated at this time. Do not install any new SRS components at this time. Install SRS components only when directed to do so in the pinpoint test  . GO to W16  .
  16. W16 CHECK THE HARNESS AND CONNECTORS 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Depower the SRS  . Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING  .
    • Disconnect the passenger safety belt retractor pretensioner C303  :
      • inspect connector(s) (including any in-line connectors) for corrosion, loose or spread terminals and loose or frayed wire connections at terminals.
      • inspect wire harness for any damage, pinched, cut or pierced wires.
    • Inspect RCM C310A  and C310B  lever/lock for correct operation. Refer to RCM  .

    Were any concerns found? 

    • Yes  : REPAIR as necessary.

      Refer to OEM CONNECTOR REPAIR PROCEDURES for schematic and connector information.

      GO to W17  .

    • No  : The fault is not present and cannot be recreated at this time. Do not install any new SRS components at this time. Install SRS components only when directed to do so in the pinpoint test  . GO to W17  .
  17. W17 CHECK FOR ADDITIONAL SRS DTCs 
    • Ignition OFF.
      WARNING: Turn the ignition OFF and wait one minute to deplete the backup power supply. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury or death in the event of an accidental deployment.
    • Reconnect all SRS  components (if previously disconnected).
    • If previously directed to depower the SRS  , repower the SRS  . Do not  prove out the SRS  at this time. Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING  .
    • Ignition ON.
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: Self Test - Restraints.
      NOTE: When selecting Restraints from the Self Test menu, DTCs are retrieved from the RCM  and Occupant Classification System Module (OCSM).

    Are any RCM and/or OCSM DTCs retrieved on-demand during self-test? 

    • Yes  : Do not clear any DTCs until all DTCs have been resolved. GO to the DTC CHARTS  for pinpoint test direction.
    • No  : CLEAR all RCM  and OCSM CMDTCs  . PROVE OUT the SRS  . The repair is complete. RETURN the vehicle to the customer.
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