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Pinpoint Test K: LFC 15/DTC B1916 - Air Bag Driver Circuit Short To Battery

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NOTE: Most faults are due to connector and/or wiring concerns. Carry out a thorough Inspection and Verification before proceeding with the Pinpoint Test.
  1. K1 CHECK FOR ON-DEMAND AND CONTINUOUS DTCs 
    WARNING: Restraint system diagnostic tools are for service only. Tools must be removed prior to operating the vehicle over the road. Failure to remove restraint system diagnostic tools could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
    WARNING: Never probe the connectors on the air bag module. Doing so can result in air bag deployment, which can result in personal injury.
    NOTE: After diagnosing or repairing a supplemental restraint system (SRS), the restraint system diagnostic tools must be removed before operating the vehicle over the road. 
    NOTE: The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: On-Demand Self Test/Retrieve and Record Continuous Memory DTCs
    • Was on-demand DTC B1916 retrieved? 
    1. YES  : This is a hard fault. The fault condition is still present. This fault cannot be cleared until it is corrected and the DTC is no longer retrieved during the on-demand self test. Go to  K2 .
    2. NO  : This is an intermittent fault when present as a continuous memory DTC only (DTC not retrieved on demand). The fault condition is not present at this time. Go to  K5 .
  2. K2 CHECK CIRCUIT 614 (GY/OG) AND CIRCUIT 615 (GY/WH) FOR A SHORT TO BATTERY BETWEEN THE RCM AND DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE 
    1. YES  : Go to  K4.
    2. NO  : Go to  K3.
  3. K3 CHECK CIRCUIT 614 (GY/OG) AND CIRCUIT 615 (GY/WH) FOR A SHORT TO BATTERY BETWEEN THE RCM AND CLOCKSPRING 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect: Clockspring C218b
    • Key in ON position.
      • Fig 2: Checking Circuits For Voltage
      GF0005444Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Measure the voltage between clockspring C218b-3, circuit 614 (GY/OG), harness side and ground; and between clockspring C218b-1, circuit 615 (GY/WH) harness side and ground.
    • Are the voltages less than 0.2 volt? 
    1. YES  : INSTALL a new clockspring. REFER to Clockspring . Go to  K6 .
    2. NO  : Due to the shorting bar feature in the electrical connector, the fault can exist in either circuit. Do not remove or defeat the shorting bar.

      REPAIR circuit 614 (GY/OG) or 615 (GY WH). Go to  K6 .

  4. K4 CONFIRM THE RCM FAULT 
    NOTE: Make sure all restraint system diagnostic tools, sensor electrical connectors and the RCM electrical connector are connected before carrying out the on-demand self test. If not, erroneous DTCs will be recorded.
    1. YES  : INSTALL and CONFIGURE a new RCM. REFER to Restraints Control Module (RCM) . Go to  K6 .
    2. NO  : CHECK for causes of the intermittent fault. ATTEMPT to recreate the hard fault by flexing the wire harness and cycling the ignition key frequently. ACTIVATE other systems in the same wire harness. REPAIR any intermittent concerns found. Go to  K6 .
  5. K5 CHECK FOR AN INTERMITTENT FAULT 
    1. YES  : This is a hard fault. The fault condition is now present. This fault cannot be cleared until it is corrected and the DTC is no longer retrieved during the on-demand self test. CHECK for causes of the intermittent fault at or near the driver air bag module connector. REPAIR any intermittent concern found.

      If an intermittent concern was  found and repaired, go to  K6 .

      If an intermittent concern was not  found, go to  K2 .

    2. NO  : CHECK for causes of intermittent short to battery or ignition on circuit 614 (GY/OG) or circuit 615 (GY/WH), and the clockspring assembly. ATTEMPT to recreate the hard fault by flexing the wire harness and cycling the ignition key frequently. REPAIR any intermittent concerns found. Go to  K6 .
  6. K6 CHECK FOR ADDITIONAL DTCs 
    • Refer to continuous memory DTCs recorded during Step K1.
    • Were any continuous memory DTCs retrieved during Step K1? 
    1. YES  : Do not clear any DTCs until all DTCs have been resolved. Go to the Restraints Control Module (RCM) Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Priority Table for pinpoint test direction.
    2. NO  : RECONNECT the system. If previously directed to deactivate the system, REACTIVATE the system. REFER to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Deactivation and Reactivation . REPOWER the system. REFER to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering . PROVE OUT the system. CLEAR all DTCs.
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