Pinpoint Test Ah: DTC U0151 - Lost Communication With Restraints Control Module (RCM)

AH1 RETRIEVE THE RECORDED DTCs FROM BOTH THE CONTINUOUS AND ON-DEMAND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC) SELF-TESTS
- Check for recorded instrument cluster (IC) DTCs from the continuous and on-demand self-tests.
- Is DTC B1318 recorded?
1. YES : Go to Pinpoint Test AB .
2. NO : Go to AH2.
AH2 RECHECK THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC) DTCs
- Key in ON position.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: Instrument Cluster (IC) Self-Test
- Repeat the instrument cluster (IC) self-test.
- Clear the DTCs.
- Is DTC U0151 still present?
1. YES : Go to AH3.
2. NO : The system is operating correctly at this time. The DTC may have been set due to high network traffic.
AH3 CHECK THE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SENSOR (OCS) FOR DTC U0151
- Carry out the self-test on the OCS sensor.
- Is DTC U0151 recorded?
1. YES : REFER to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article to diagnose no communication with the RCM.
2. NO : Go to AH4.
AH4 CHECK FOR CORRECT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC) OPERATION
- Disconnect the instrument cluster (IC) connector.
- Check for:
  - corrosion
  - damaged pins
  - pushed-out pins
- Connect the instrument cluster (IC) connector and make sure it seats correctly.
- Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
- Is the concern still present?
1. YES : INSTALL a new instrument cluster (IC). REFER to Instrument Cluster (IC) . TEST the system for normal operation.
2. NO : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector.