Checking component

Fig 1: Identifying Ignition ON

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Fig 2: Identifying Connector(s) Disconnected

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• Ignition off
• Disconnect the connector from the left-hand inflatable curtain
• Connect special tool 9511506 to the connector for the left-hand inflatable curtain
• WARNING:

  Under no circumstances use an ohmmeter or other live measuring instruments to take readings on a disconnected, non-deployed, pyrotechnical inflatable curtain. This could deploy the inflatable curtain

  NOTE:

  The special tool must be checked and fault-free. If the tool is defective, the diagnosis readings will be incorrect. This will make fault-tracing harder.

• Switch on the ignition. Wait 10 seconds.

  Read off diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).

  If the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) changes status from a permanent fault to an intermittent fault, try replacing the left-hand inflatable curtain.

  Other information: 

  • To access and replace the left-hand 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 (DTC) change? 

• YES 

  Refer to Verification 

• NO 

  Refer to Checking components and wiring