DTC B1450: Curtain air bag module (LH) (squib) system (short circuit between squib circuit terminals): Diagnosis

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STEP 1. Using scan tool (M.U.T.-III), diagnose the CAN bus line.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to scan tool (M.U.T.-III), always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool (M.U.T.-III).
1. Connect scan tool (M.U.T.-III). Refer to "HOW TO CONNECT THE SCAN TOOL ."
2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
3. Diagnose the CAN bus line.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Is the CAN bus line found to be normal?
1. YES: Go to Step 2.
2. NO: Repair the CAN bus line (Refer to DIAGNOSIS ).
STEP 2. Recheck for diagnostic trouble code.
Check again if the DTC is stored.
1. Erase the DTC.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
3. Check if the DTC is stored.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Is the DTC stored?
1. YES: Go to Step 3.
2. NO: There is an intermittent malfunction such as poor engaged connector(s) or open circuit (Refer to HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION ).
STEP 3. Connector check: SRS-ECU, curtain air bag module (LH) connector.
1. Check that the negative battery terminal is disconnected. If the negative battery terminal is connected, disconnect it.
2. While pushing the part "A" indicated in the figure of the harness side connector, turn the lock lever to the direction of the arrow to release the lock lever. After disconnecting the SRS-ECU connector, connect it again.
  
  Fig 1: Disconnecting SRS-ECU Connector
  Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
3. After disconnecting the curtain air bag module (LH) harness side connector, connect the connector again. For the curtain air bag module (LH) connector disconnection, use the flat-tipped screwdriver to pull out the harness side connector locking button. After releasing the lock, disconnect the connector.
4. Connect the negative battery terminal.
5. After erasing the DTC memory, check the DTC again.
6. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
Q: Is the DTC B1450 stored?
1. YES: Go to Step 4.
2. NO: Replace the connector concerned.
  
  Fig 2: Pulling Out Locking Button
  Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
STEP 4. Diagnosis check by dummy resistor connection.
1. Check that the negative battery terminal is disconnected. If the negative battery terminal is connected, disconnect it.
2. Use the flat-tipped screwdriver to pull out the locking button of harness side connector. After releasing the lock, disconnect the curtain air bag module (LH) harness side connector.
  
  Fig 3: Pulling Out Locking Button
  Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
3. Connect the dummy resistor (Special tool: MB991865) to the resistor harness (Special tool: MB991884).
4. Connect the resistor harness (special tool) to curtain air bag module (LH) connector.
5. Connect the negative battery terminal.
6. After erasing the DTC memory, check the DTC again.
Q: Is the DTC B1450 stored?
1. YES: Go to Step 5.
2. NO: Replace the curtain air bag module (LH) (Refer to CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULE(S) .)
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Curtain Air Bag Module Connector And Special Tools
  Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
STEP 5. Resistance measurement at the SRS-ECU connector.
1. Check that the negative battery terminal is disconnected. If the negative battery terminal is connected, disconnect it.
2. While pushing the part "A" indicated in the figure of the harness side connector, turn the lock lever to the direction of the arrow to release the lock lever, and disconnect the SRS-ECU connector.
  WARNING: To release SRS-ECU wiring harness side connector short spring in the following operations, disconnect curtain air bag module connector in advance, and keep the squib circuit shorted.
  
  Fig 5: Disconnecting SRS-ECU Connector
  Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
3. Use the flat-tipped screwdriver to pull out the locking button of harness side connector. After releasing the lock, disconnect the curtain air bag module (LH) harness side connector
  
  Fig 6: Pulling Out Locking Button
  Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  
  CAUTION: The short spring may not be released due to the insufficient insertion. Therefore, insert the insulator for 4 mm (0.16 inch) or more.
4. Insert an insulator [3 mm (0.12 inch) wide, 0.5 mm (0.02 inch) thick] such as cable tie between the CLS+, CLS- line and the short spring, and release the short spring.
5. Check the continuity between the SRS-ECU wiring harness side connector CLS+, CLS- line.
  OK: No continuity
Q: Is the check result normal?
1. YES: Go to Step 6.
2. NO: Repair the wiring harness.
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Harness Side Connector And Cable Tie
  Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
STEP 6. Recheck for diagnostic trouble code.
Check again if the DTC is stored.
1. Erase the DTC.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
3. Check if the DTC is stored.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Is DTC B1450 stored?
1. YES: Replace SRS-ECU (Refer to SRS CONTROL UNIT (SRS-ECU) ).
2. NO: Intermittent Malfunction (Refer to HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION ).