Pinpoint Test L : DTC: B1318
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- L1 RECHECK FOR DTC (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE) B1318
- Ignition ON.
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, clear the Continuous Memory Diagnostic Trouble Codes (CMDTCs).
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, repeat the DSM self-test.
Is DTC B1318 still present?
Yes GO to L2 No The system is operating normally at this time. The DTC may have been set previously due to a discharged battery condition. - L2 CHECK FOR CHARGING SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) IN THE PCM (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE)
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, retrieve the Continuous Memory Diagnostic Trouble Codes (CMDTCs) from the PCM.
Are any charging system Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) present?
Yes DIAGNOSE the charging system concern. Refer to the appropriate article for the procedure. No GO to L3 - L3 CHECK THE BATTERY CONDITION AND STATE OF CHARGE
- Ignition OFF.
- Check the battery condition and verify the battery is fully charged. REFER to: Battery .
Is the battery OK and fully charged?
Yes GO to L4 No DIAGNOSE the charging system concern. Refer to the appropriate article for the procedure. - L4 CHECK THE DSM (DRIVER FRONT SEAT MODULE) VOLTAGE SUPPLY
- Measure and record the voltage at the battery.
- REFER to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering .
- Disconnect: Driver Side Airbag In-line C3051 .
- Ignition ON.
- Measure:
Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead C341A-1 Ground
- Measure:
Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead C341B-1 Ground
Are the voltages greater than 11 volts?
Yes GO to L5 No REPAIR the circuit for high resistance. CLEAR the DTC. GO to L7 - L5 CHECK THE DSM (DRIVER FRONT SEAT MODULE) GROUND CIRCUIT
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect: Negative Battery Cable. REFER to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
- Measure:
Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead C341A-2 Ground
- Measure:
Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead C341B-24 Ground
Are the resistances less than 3 ohms?
Yes CONNECT the negative battery cable. GO to L6 No REPAIR the circuit. CONNECT the negative battery cable. GO to L7 - L6 CHECK THE DSM (DRIVER FRONT SEAT MODULE) OPERATION
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect and inspect all of the DSM connectors.
- Repair:
- corrosion (install new connector or terminals - clean module pins)
- damaged or bent pins - install new terminals/pins as necessary
- pushed-out pins - install new pins as necessary
- Reconnect the DSM connectors. Make sure they seat and latch correctly.
- Reconnect all previously disconnected connectors.
NOTE: Do not reconnect Driver Side Airbag In-line C3051 at this time.- Ignition ON.
- Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present.
Is the concern still present?
Yes CHECK OASIS for any applicable Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs). If a TSB exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW TSB instructions. If no Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) address this concern, INSTALL a new DSM. REFER to: Driver Front Seat Module (DSM) . GO to L7 No The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by module connections. ADDRESS the root cause of any connector or pin issues. GO to L7 - L7 VERIFY THE SRS (SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM) PROVES OUT SUCCESSFULLY
- REFER to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering .
- Connect: Driver Side Airbag In-line C3051 .
- Connect all previously disconnected connectors.
- REFER to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Repowering .
Did the SRS prove out successfully?
Yes Repair is complete. RETURN the vehicle to the customer. No REFER to: Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) .
WARNING:
Incorrect repair techniques or actions can cause an accidental Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) deployment. Never compromise or depart from these instructions. Failure to precisely follow all instructions could result in serious personal injury from an accidental deployment.