Checking components

Fig 1: Identifying Ignition ON

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Fig 2: Identifying Connector(s) Disconnected

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• Ignition off.
• Disconnect the left inflatable curtain connector.
• Connect the special tool 9511506 to the air curtain connector on the left side.
• WARNING:

  Never use an ohmmeter or any other charged measuring instrument on a disconnected, undeployed explosive inflatable curtain. There is a risk that the inflatable curtain could be deployed

  NOTE:

  The special tool must be checked and fault-free. If the special tool is defective, the wrong diagnosis will be displayed and troubleshooting will be more difficult.

• Ignition on, wait for approximately 10 seconds.

  Read the diagnostic trouble codes.

  If the status of the diagnostic trouble code changes from permanent to intermittent, check by changing the air curtain on the left side.

  Additional information: 

  • To access/replace the left inflatable curtain, see IC (inflatable curtain) module, replacing
  • To check the special tool, see Calibration .
  Fig 3: Identifying VCT2000 Diagnostic Tool Symbol In VIDA

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Does the status of the diagnostic trouble code change? 

• YES 

  Refer to Verification 

• NO 

  Refer to Checking components and wires