Pinpoint Test Ad : B1414:11, B1414:12, B1414:13, B1419:11, B1419:12, B1419:13

Refer to Supplemental Restraint System for schematic and connector information.

Normal Operation and Fault Conditions

REFER to: Airbag and Seatbelt Pretensioner Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - System Operation and Component Description .

The RCM monitors the driver front door side impact sensor and passenger C-pillar side impact sensors and circuits for the following faults:

Open circuit
Short to voltage
Short to ground
Faulted driver front door side impact sensor
Faulted passenger C-pillar side impact sensor

If a fault is detected, the RCM stores DTC B1414:11, B1414:12, B1414:13, B1419:11, B1419:12 or B1419:13 in memory and sends a message to the IPC to illuminate the airbag warning indicator.

A short to ground on either impact sensor feed circuit sets DTC B1414:11 and B1419:11.
A short to voltage on either impact sensor feed circuit sets DTC B1414:12 and B1419:12.
A CMDTC for circuit short to battery (failure type: 12) can be set by a short to voltage on the return circuit of the impact sensor.

DTC Fault Trigger Conditions

DTC	Description	Fault Trigger Condition
RCM B1414:11	Driver Side Restraints Sensor 1: Circuit Short To Ground	A fault is indicated when the RCM senses a shorted driver front door side impact sensor, a shorted passenger C-pillar side impact sensor, a short to ground on the driver front door side impact sensor feed circuit or a short to ground on the passenger C-pillar side impact sensor feed circuit.
RCM B1414:12	Driver Side Restraints Sensor 1: Circuit Short To Battery	A fault is indicated when the RCM senses a short to voltage on the driver front door side impact sensor feed or return circuits or a short to voltage on the passenger C-pillar side impact sensor feed or return circuits.
RCM B1414:13	Driver Side Restraints Sensor 1: Circuit Open	A fault is indicated when the RCM senses an open driver front door side impact sensor circuit.
RCM B1419:11	Passenger Side Restraints Sensor 2: Circuit Short To Ground	A fault is indicated when the RCM senses a shorted driver front door side impact sensor, a shorted passenger C-pillar side impact sensor, a short to ground on the driver front door side impact sensor feed circuit or a short to ground on the passenger C-pillar side impact sensor feed circuit.
RCM B1419:12	Passenger Side Restraints Sensor 2: Circuit Short To Battery	A fault is indicated when the RCM senses a short to voltage on the driver front door side impact sensor feed or return circuits or a short to voltage on the passenger C-pillar side impact sensor feed or return circuits.
RCM B1419:13	Passenger Side Restraints Sensor 2: Circuit Open	A fault is indicated when the RCM senses an open passenger C-pillar side impact sensor circuit.

Possible Sources

Wiring, terminals or connectors
Driver front door side impact sensor
Passenger C-pillar side impact sensor
RCM

Visual Inspection and Pre-checks

Inspect for damaged wiring harness(es).

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.
NOTE: Use the correct probe adapter(s) when making measurements. Failure to use the correct probe adapter(s) may cause damage to 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: SRS components should only be disconnected or reconnected 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 parts catalog to make sure the correct component is being installed. If an incorrect SRS component is installed, Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) may set.
NOTE: The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
NOTE: Do not probe any impact sensor. The impact sensor cannot be tested using a multi-meter.

AD1 RETRIEVE RCM (RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS)

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure, refer to Safety Warnings in General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

REFER to: Pyrotechnic Device Health and Safety Precautions .

Ignition ON.

Using a diagnostic scan tool, carry out RCM self-test.

Were any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) retrieved on-demand during self-test?

Yes	The fault(s) cannot be cleared until corrected and the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) are no longer retrieved on-demand during self-test. For DTC B1414:11 or B1419:11, GO to AD2 For DTC B1414:12 or B1419:12, GO to AD6 For DTC B1414:13, GO to AD8 For DTC B1419:13, GO to AD11

No	The fault is intermittent when present as a CMDTC only. GO to AD15

AD2 CHECK THE DRIVER SIDE RESTRAINTS SENSOR 1 DTC (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE) 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 fault reported changes, this indicates the RCM is functioning correctly and is not the source of the fault.

Ignition OFF.

Depower the SRS. REFER to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering .

Disconnect Driver Door Side Impact Sensor C571.

Repower the SRS. Do not prove out the SRS at this time. REFER to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Repowering .

Ignition ON.

Using a diagnostic scan tool, carry out RCM self-test.

Did the on-demand Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) change from B1414:11 to B1414:13?

Yes	INSTALL a new driver door side impact sensor. REFER to: Front Door Side Impact Sensor . GO to AD16

GO to AD3

AD3 CHECK THE PASSENGER SIDE RESTRAINTS SENSOR 2 DTC (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE) FOR A FAULT STATUS CHANGE (SHORT TO GROUND INDICATED)

Ignition OFF.

Depower the SRS. REFER to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering .

Connect Driver Door Side Impact Sensor C571.

Disconnect Passenger C-pillar Side Impact Sensor C3212.

Repower the SRS. Do not prove out the SRS at this time. REFER to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Repowering .

Ignition ON.

Using a diagnostic scan tool, carry out RCM self-test.

Did the on-demand DTC change from B1419:11 to B1419:13?

Yes	INSTALL a new passenger C-pillar side impact sensor. REFER to: C-Pillar Side Impact Sensor . GO to AD16

GO to AD4

AD4 CHECK THE DRIVER FRONT DOOR SIDE IMPACT SENSOR FEED CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND AND SHORT BETWEEN SENSOR CIRCUITS

Ignition OFF.

Depower the SRS. REFER to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering .

Disconnect Driver Door Side Impact Sensor C571.

Disconnect RCM C310A and C310B.

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C571-1	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Ground

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C571-1	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C571-2

Are the resistances greater than 10, 000 ohms?

Yes

GO to AD5

No	REPAIR the affected circuit(s). Refer to Connector Repair Procedures for schematic and connector information. GO to AD16

AD5 CHECK THE PASSENGER C-PILLAR SIDE IMPACT SENSOR FEED CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND AND SHORT BETWEEN SENSOR CIRCUITS

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C3212-1	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Ground

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C3212-1	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C3212-2

Are the resistances greater than 10, 000 ohms?

Yes	GO to AD14

No	REPAIR the affected circuit(s). Refer to Connector Repair Procedures for schematic and connector information. GO to AD16

AD6 CHECK THE DRIVER DOOR SIDE IMPACT SENSOR CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE (CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY INDICATED)

Ignition OFF.

Depower the SRS. REFER to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering .

Disconnect RCM C310A and C310B.

Disconnect Driver Door Side Impact Sensor C571.

Repower the SRS. Do not prove out the SRS at this time. REFER to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Repowering .

Ignition ON.

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C571-1	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Ground
C571-2	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Ground

Is any voltage present?

Yes	REPAIR the affected circuits. Refer to Connector Repair Procedures for schematic and connector information. GO to AD16

GO to AD7

AD7 CHECK THE PASSENGER C-PILLAR SIDE IMPACT SENSOR CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE (CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY INDICATED)

Ignition OFF.

Depower the SRS. REFER to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering .

Disconnect Passenger C-Pillar Side Impact Sensor C3212.

Repower the SRS. Do not prove out the SRS at this time. REFER to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Repowering .

Ignition ON.

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C3212-1	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Ground
C3212-2.	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Ground

Is any voltage present?

Yes	REPAIR the affected circuits. Refer to Connector Repair Procedures for schematic and connector information. GO to AD16

No	GO to AD14

AD8 CHECK THE DRIVER DOOR SIDE IMPACT SENSOR AND RCM (RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE) CONNECTIONS (CIRCUIT OPEN)
- Ignition OFF.
- Depower the SRS. REFER to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering .
- Gain access to the driver door side impact sensor and inspect C571 to make sure it is fully seated and locked. Seat and lock the connector as necessary.
- Gain access to the RCM and inspect C310A and C310B to make sure they are fully seated and locked. Seat and lock the connector(s) as necessary.
- Repower the SRS. Do not prove out the SRS at this time. REFER to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Repowering .
- Ignition ON.
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, carry out RCM self-test.
Was DTC B1414:13 retrieved on-demand during self-test?

Yes GO to AD9

No The fault is corrected. GO to AD16

AD9 CHECK THE DRIVER DOOR SIDE IMPACT SENSOR CIRCUITS FOR AN OPEN (CIRCUIT OPEN)

Ignition OFF.

Depower the SRS, REFER to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering .

Disconnect RCM C310A and C310B.

Disconnect Driver Front Door Side Impact Sensor C571.

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C310B-43	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C571-1
C310B-44	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C571-2

Are the resistances less than 0.5 ohm?

Yes	GO to AD10

No	REPAIR the affected circuit. Refer to Connector Repair Procedures for schematic and connector information. GO to AD16

AD10 CHECK THE DRIVER SIDE RESTRAINTS SENSOR 1 DTC (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE) FOR A FAULT STATUS CHANGE (CIRCUIT OPEN)

Connect RCM C310A and C310B.

Connect a fused jumper wire:

Lead 1	Measurement / Action	Lead 2
C571-1	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C571-2

Repower the SRS. Do not prove out the SRS at this time. REFER to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Repowering .

Ignition ON.

Using a diagnostic scan tool, carry out RCM self-test.

Did the DTC change from B1414:13 to B1414:11?

Yes	REMOVE the fused jumper wire and INSTALL a new driver front door side impact sensor. REFER to: Front Door Side Impact Sensor . GO to AD16

No	REMOVE the fused jumper wire and GO to AD14

AD11 CHECK THE PASSENGER C-PILLAR SIDE IMPACT SENSOR AND RCM (RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE) CONNECTIONS (CIRCUIT OPEN)
- Ignition OFF.
- Depower the SRS. REFER to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering .
- Gain access to the passenger C-pillar side impact sensor and inspect C3212 to be fully seated and locked. Seat and lock the connector as necessary.
- Gain access to the RCM and inspect C310A and C310B to be fully seated and locked. Seat and lock the connector(s) as necessary.
- Repower the SRS. Do not prove out the SRS at this time. REFER to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Repowering .
- Ignition ON.
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, carry out RCM self-test.
Was DTC B1419:13 retrieved on-demand during self-test?

Yes GO to AD12

No The fault is corrected. GO to AD16

AD12 CHECK THE PASSENGER C-PILLAR SIDE IMPACT SENSOR CIRCUITS FOR AN OPEN (CIRCUIT OPEN)

Ignition OFF.

Depower the SRS. REFER to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering .

Disconnect RCM C310A and C310B.

Disconnect Passenger C-Pillar Side Impact Sensor C3212.

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C310B-31	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C3212-1
C310B-32	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C3212-2

Are the resistances less than 0.5 ohm?

Yes	GO to AD13

No	REPAIR the affected circuit. Refer to Connector Repair Procedures for schematic and connector information. GO to AD16

AD13 CHECK THE PASSENGER SIDE RESTRAINTS SENSOR 2 DTC (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE) FOR A FAULT STATUS CHANGE (CIRCUIT OPEN)

Connect RCM C310A and C310B.

Connect a fused jumper wire:

Lead 1	Measurement / Action	Lead 2
C3212-1	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C3212-2

Repower the SRS. Do not prove out the SRS at this time. REFER to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Repowering .

Ignition ON.

Using a diagnostic scan tool, carry out RCM self-test.

Did the DTC change from B1419:13 to B1414:11?

Yes	REMOVE the fused jumper wire and INSTALL a new passenger C-pillar side impact sensor. REFER to: C-Pillar Side Impact Sensor . GO to AD16

No	REMOVE the fused jumper wire and GO to AD14

AD14 CONFIRM THE RCM (RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE) FAULT

NOTE: Make sure all SRS components and the RCM electrical connectors are connected before carrying out the self-test. If not, Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) will be recorded.

Ignition OFF.

Depower the SRS. REFER to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering .

Prior to reconnecting any previously disconnected SRS component:
- inspect connector(s) (including any inline connectors) for pushed-out, loose or spread terminals and loose or frayed wire connections at terminals.
- inspect wiring harness for any damage, pinched, cut or pierced wires.
- inspect RCM C310A and C310B Connector Position Assurance (CPA) lever/lock for correct operation.
- repair any concerns found. Refer to Connector Repair Procedures for schematic and connector information.

Connect RCM C310A and C310B.

Connect Driver Door Side Impact Sensor C571 (if previously disconnected).

Connect Passenger C-Pillar Side Impact Sensor C3212.

Repower the SRS. Do not prove out the SRS at this time. REFER to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Repowering .

Ignition ON.

Using a diagnostic scan tool, carry out RCM self-test.

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

Yes

CHECK OASIS for any applicable service articles: TSB, GSB, SSM or FSA. If a service article exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW the service article instructions. If no service articles address this concern, INSTALL a new RCM. REFER to: Restraints Control Module (RCM) . GO to AD16

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. GO to AD15

AD15 CHECK FOR AN INTERMITTENT FAULT

Ignition OFF.

Depower the SRS. REFER to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering .

Disconnect Driver Door Side Impact Sensor C571 and Passenger C-Pillar Side Impact Sensor C3212.

Disconnect RCM C310A and C310B.

Inspect:
- harness and component connectors for loose or spread terminals and loose or frayed wire connections at terminals.
- wiring harness for any damage, pinched, cut or pierced wires.
- RCM C310A and C310B Connector Position Assurance (CPA) lever/lock for correct operation.
- repair any concerns found. Refer to Connector Repair Procedures for schematic and connector information.

Connect Driver Front Door Side Impact Sensor C571 and Passenger C-Pillar Side Impact Sensor C3212.

Connect RCM C310A and C310B.

Repower the SRS. Do not prove out the SRS at this time. REFER to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Repowering .

Ignition ON.

Using a diagnostic scan tool, carry out RCM self-test.

Were any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) retrieved on-demand during self-test?

Yes	The fault(s) cannot be cleared until corrected and the DTC is no longer retrieved on-demand during self-test. For DTC B1414:11 or B1419:11, GO to AD2 For DTC B1414:12 or B1419:12, GO to AD6 For DTC B1414:13, GO to AD8 For DTC B1419:13, GO to AD11

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 AD16

AD16 CHECK FOR ADDITIONAL SRS (SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS)

Ignition OFF.

Connect all previously disconnected SRS components.

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) Repowering .

Ignition ON.

NOTE: When selecting Restraints from the Self Test menu, DTCs are retrieved from the RCM and OCSM.

Using a diagnostic scan tool, perform

Restraints self-test.

Are any RCM or OCSM Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) retrieved on-demand during self-test?

Yes	Do not clear any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) until all Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been resolved. DIAGNOSE and REPAIR the SRS Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). REFER to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart .

No	The repair is complete. RETURN the vehicle to the customer.