Normal Operation
The restraints control module (RCM) monitors all front air bag module circuits for faults. The RCM will set a DTC if an open, short to battery or short to ground circuit fault is detected. The RCM will also set a DTC if the loop resistance is less than 0.9 ohm or greater than 5.0 ohms. The normal expected resistance range is 1.31 to 4.29 ohms. If a loop resistance is between 0.9 and 1.31 or between 4.29 and 5.0 ohms, a DTC may or may not set, yet there exists a strong potential for an intermittent fault. If the RCM detects a fault on any of the front air bag circuits, it will store DTC B2293 in memory and send a message to the instrument cluster (IC) module to illuminate the air bag warning indicator.
| Fault PIDsa | Description | Fault Trigger Condition |
|---|---|---|
| 2293_16_OD and 2293_16_CM | Air Bag Inflator Circuit Resistance Low - Loop No. 2, Front Passenger Side | When the RCM measures resistance less than 0.9 ohm between the passenger air bag loop circuits, a fault will be indicated. |
| 2293_17_OD and 2293_17_CM | Air Bag Circuit Open - Loop No. 2, Front Passenger Side | When the RCM measures resistance greater than 5.0 ohms between the passenger air bag loop circuits, a fault will be indicated. |
| 2293_18_OD and 2293_18_CM | Air Bag Circuit Short to Battery - Loop No. 2, Front Passenger Side | When the RCM senses a short to voltage on either of the passenger air bag loop circuits, a fault will be indicated. |
| 2293_19_OD and 2293_19_CM | Air Bag Circuit Short to Ground - Loop No. 2, Front Passenger Side | When the RCM senses a short to ground on either of the passenger air bag loop circuits, a fault will be indicated. |
| 2293_20_OD and 2293_20_CM | Air Bag Inflator Circuit Resistance Low - Loop No. 2, Front Driver Side | When the RCM measures resistance less than 0.9 ohm between the driver air bag loop circuits, a fault will be indicated. |
| 2293_21_OD and 2293_21_CM | Air Bag Circuit Open - Loop No. 2, Front Driver Side | When the RCM measures resistance greater than 5.0 ohms between the driver air bag loop circuits, a fault will be indicated. |
| 2293_22_OD and 2293_22_CM | Air Bag Circuit Short to Battery - Loop No. 2, Front Driver Side | When the RCM senses a short to voltage on either of the driver air bag loop circuits, a fault will be indicated. |
| 2293_23_OD and 2293_23_CM | Air Bag Circuit Short to Ground - Loop No. 2, Front Driver Side | When the RCM senses a short to ground on either of the driver air bag loop circuits, a fault will be indicated. |
| 2293_24_OD and 2293_24_CM | Air Bag Inflator Circuit Resistance Low - Loop No. 1, Front Passenger Side | When the RCM measures resistance less than 0.9 ohm between the passenger air bag loop circuits, a fault will be indicated. |
| 2293_25_OD and 2293_25_CM | Air Bag Circuit Open - Loop No. 1, Front Passenger Side | When the RCM measures resistance greater than 5.0 ohms between the passenger air bag loop circuits, a fault will be indicated. |
| 2293_26_OD and 2293_26_CM | Air Bag Circuit Short to Battery - Loop No. 1, Front Passenger Side | When the RCM senses a short to voltage on either of the passenger air bag loop circuits, a fault will be indicated. |
| 2293_27_OD and 2293_27_CM | Air Bag Circuit Short to Ground - Loop No. 1, Front Passenger Side | When the RCM senses a short to ground on either of the passenger air bag loop circuits, a fault will be indicated. |
| 2293_28_OD and 2293_28_CM | Air Bag Inflator Circuit Resistance Low - Loop No. 1, Front Driver Side | When the RCM measures resistance less than 0.9 ohm between the driver air bag loop circuits, a fault will be indicated. |
| 2293_29_OD and 2293_29_CM | Air Bag Circuit Open - Loop No. 1, Front Driver Side | When the RCM measures resistance greater than 5.0 ohms between the driver air bag loop circuits, a fault will be indicated. |
| 2293_30_OD and 2293_30_CM | Air Bag Circuit Short to Battery - Loop No. 1, Front Driver Side | When the RCM senses a short to voltage on either of the driver air bag loop circuits, a fault will be indicated. |
| 2293_31_OD and 2293_31_CM | Air Bag Circuit Short to Ground - Loop No. 1, Front Driver Side | When the RCM senses a short to ground on either of the driver air bag loop circuits, a fault will be indicated. |
a Fault PIDs that end in OD indicate an on-demand status and are associated with on-demand DTC B2293. Fault PIDs that end in CM indicate continuous monitor status and are associated with continuous DTC B2293.
This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- Wiring, terminals or connectors
- Clockspring
- Driver air bag module
- Passenger air bag module
- RCM