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3 Disconnect the Front Control Module.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Measure the resistance of the ORC Run Only Driver circuit between the Front
Control Module connector and the Occupant Restraint Controller connector.
Is the resistance below 1.0 ohms ?All
Ye s®Replace the Front Control Module.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Go To 4
NOTE: When reconnecting airbag system components the Ignition must be
turned off and the Battery must be disconnected.
4 Gain access to the connectors on the bottom of the IPM.
Disconnect the IPM C7 connector.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Measure the resistance of the ORC Run Only Driver circuit between the IPM C7
connector and the Occupant Restraint Controller connector.
Is the resistance below 1.0 ohms ?All
Ye s®Replace the IPM.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Repair the open ORC Run Only Driver circuit.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
NOTE: When reconnecting airbag system components the Ignition must be
turned off and the Battery must be disconnected.
5 Measure the battery voltage.
Is the voltage above 30.0 volts?All
Ye s®Refer to Charging Category for the P1594 Charging System Too
High symptom.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Replace the Front Control Module.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
6NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Disconnect the Front Control Module.
Disconnect the Occupant Restraint Controller
Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Measure the resistance of the ORC Run-Start Driver circuit between the Front
Control Module connector and ground.
Is the resistance below 500.0 Kohms?All
Ye s®Go To 7
No®Replace the Front Control Module.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
NOTE: When reconnecting airbag system components the Ignition must be
turned off and the Battery must be disconnected.
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TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
7 Gain access to the connectors on the bottom of the IPM.
Disconnect the IPM C7 connector.
Disconnect the Occupant Restraint Controller.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Measure the resistance of the ORC Run-Start Driver circuit between the IPM C7
connector and ground.
Is the resistance below 500.0 Kohms?All
Ye s®Repair the ORC Run-Start Driver circuit shorted to ground.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Replace the IPM.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
NOTE: When reconnecting airbag system components the Ignition must be
turned off and the Battery must be disconnected.
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Symptom List:
FCM, SIACM RUN-START DRIVER OPEN - ACTIVE
FCM, SIACM RUN-START DRIVER OVER CURRENT - ACTIVE
FCM, SIACM RUN-START DRIVER OVER TEMP - ACTIVE
FCM, SIACM RUN-START DRIVER OVER VOLT - ACTIVE
FCM, SIACM RUN-START DRIVER SHORT TO GROUND - ACTIVE
Test Note: All symptoms listed above are diagnosed using the same tests.
The title for the tests will be FCM, SIACM RUN-START
DRIVER OPEN - ACTIVE.
When Monitored and Set Condition:
FCM, SIACM RUN-START DRIVER OPEN - ACTIVE
When Monitored: When the ignition is turned OFF, the microprocessor controlled
transistor (high side driver) places a diagnostic voltage on the SIACM Run-Start circuit for
60 seconds. An open high side driver (HSD) circuit voltage is between 2.4 and 5.0 volts.
Set Condition: This code will set within 10 second, if the microprocessor senses 2.4 to 5.0
volts on the HSD. Note: the diagnostic voltage will only last for 60 seconds after the
ignition is turned off.
FCM, SIACM RUN-START DRIVER OVER CURRENT - ACTIVE
When Monitored: The FCM uses a microprocessor controlled transistor (high side driver)
to supply power to the SIACM. The microprocessor monitors the high side driver (HSD)
internal temperature when the ignition is in the Run or Start position.
Set Condition: The code will set within 1 second, if the microprocessor senses high HSD
internal temperature. The high temperature is caused by over current.
FCM, SIACM RUN-START DRIVER OVER TEMP - ACTIVE
When Monitored: The FCM uses a microprocessor controlled transistor (high side driver)
to supply power to the SIACM. The microprocessor monitors high side driver (HSD)
internal temperature when the ignition is in the Run or Start position.
Set Condition: The code will set within 2.5 second, if the microprocessor senses high HSD
internal temperature. The high temperature is caused by over current.
FCM, SIACM RUN-START DRIVER OVER VOLT - ACTIVE
When Monitored: The FCM uses a microprocessor controlled transistor (high side driver)
to supply power to the SIACM circuit. The microprocessor monitors the battery voltage
when the ignition is in the run or start position.
Set Condition: The code will set if the microprocessor senses the battery voltage is over
30 volts.
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FCM, SIACM RUN-START DRIVER SHORT TO GROUND - ACTIVE
When Monitored: The FCM uses a microprocessor controlled transistor (high side driver)
to supply power to the SIACM. The microprocessor monitors high side driver (HSD)
internal temperature when the ignition is in the Run or Start position.
Set Condition: The code will set within 1 second, if the microprocessor senses high HSD
internal temperature. The high temperature is caused by over current.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CHECK BATTERY VOLTAGE
FCM, SIACM RUN-START DR OVER VOLTAGE
FCM, SIACM RUN-START OPEN TEST
FCM, SIACM RUN-START OPEN TEST
FCM, SIACM RUN-START SHORT TEST
IPM, SIACM RUN-START OPEN TEST
RSIACM, RUN-START OPEN TEST
RUN-START OPEN TEST
SIACM RUN-START DRIVER CIRCUIT OPEN
IPM, SIACM RUN-START SHORT TEST
LSIACM, SIACM RUN-START SHORT TEST
RIGHT SIACM RUN-START DRIVER CIRCUIT OPEN
SIACM RUN-START DRIVER CIRCUIT SHORT
RIGHT SIACM, SIACM RUN-START SHORT TEST
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TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Ensure that the battery is fully charged.
Turn the ignition on.
With the DRBIIIt, read the active FCM DTCs.
NOTE: The SIACM RUN-START DRIVER OPEN code may not set until the
ignition key is turned off.
Turn the ignition off.
With the DRBIIIt, read the active SIACM FCM Diagnostic Trouble Codes.
Select the active SIACM FCM code displayed on the DRB.All
1. SIACM RUN-START DRIVER OPEN
Go To 2
2. SIACM RUN-START DRIVER OVER VOLTAGE
Go To 7
3. SIACM RUN-START SHORT TO GROUND
Go To 8
4. SIACM RUN-START DRIVER OVER CURRENT
Go To 8
5. SIACM RUN-START DRIVER OVER TEMP
Go To 8
NOTE: When reconnecting airbag system components the Ignition must be
turned off and the Battery must be disconnected.
2WARNING: TURN THE IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND
WAIT TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
WARNING: IF THE SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE IS
DROPPED AT ANY TIME, IT MUST BE REPLACED.
Disconnect the Left Side Impact Airbag Control Module.
NOTE: When the ignition key is turned off, the FCM will supply a diagnostic
voltage to the SIACM Run-Start Driver circuit for approximately 60 sec-
onds.
Measure the voltage of the SIACM Run-Start Driver circuit between the Left Side
Impact Airbag Control Module connector and ground.
Turn the ignition switch ON and observe the diagnostic voltage on the SIACM
Run-Start circuit.
Select the results from the list below?All
Is the voltage between 1.0 and 2.2 volts
Replace the Front Control Module.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
Is the voltage between 2.4 and 5.0 volts
Go To 3
No Voltage present?
Go To 4
NOTE: When reconnecting airbag system components the Ignition must be
turned off and the Battery must be disconnected.
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3 Disconnect the Right Side Impact Airbag Control Module.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Measure the voltage of the SIACM Run-Start Driver circuit at the Right Side Impact
Airbag Control Module connector.
Is there any voltage present?All
Ye s®Replace the Left and Right Side Impact airbag Control Modules.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Replace the Left Side Impact Airbag Control Module and repair
the open SIACM Run-Start Driver circuit between the splice and
the Right Side Impact Airbag control Module connector.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
NOTE: When reconnecting airbag system components the Ignition must be
turned off and the Battery must be disconnected.
4 Disconnect the Right Side Airbag Control Module.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Measure the voltage of the SIACM Run-Start Driver circuit between the Right Side
Impact Airbag Control Module connector and ground.
Is there any voltage present?All
Ye s®Replace the Right Side Impact Airbag Control Module and repair
the open SIACM Run-Start Driver circuit between the splice and
the Left Side Impact Airbag Control Module connector.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Go To 5
NOTE: When reconnecting airbag system components the Ignition must be
turned off and the Battery must be disconnected.
5 Disconnect the Front Control Module.
Disconnect the Right Side Impact Airbag Control Module.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Measure the resistance of the SIACM Run-Start Driver circuit between the Front
Control Module connector and the Right SIACM connector.
Is the resistance below 1.0 ohms ?All
Ye s®Replace the Front Control Module.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Go To 6
NOTE: When reconnecting airbag system components the Ignition must be
turned off and the Battery must be disconnected.
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6 Gain access to the connectors on the bottom of the IPM.
Disconnect the IPM C7 connector.
Disconnect the Left Side Impact Airbag Control Module.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Measure the resistance of both SIACM Run-Start Driver circuits between the IPM
C7 connector and the Right connector.
Is the resistance below 1.0 ohms ?All
Ye s®Replace the IPM.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Repair the open SIACM Run-Start Driver circuit.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
NOTE: When reconnecting airbag system components the Ignition must be
turned off and the Battery must be disconnected.
7 Measure the battery voltage.
Is the voltage above 30.0 volts?All
Ye s®Refer to Charging Category for the P1594 Charging System Too
High symptom.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Replace the Front Control Module.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
8 Disconnect the Right Side Impact Airbag Control Module.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Measure the resistance of the SIACM Run-Start Driver circuit between the Front
Control Module connector and ground.
Is the resistance below 500.0 Kohms?All
Ye s®Go To 9
No®Replace the Front Control Module.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
NOTE: When reconnecting airbag system components the Ignition must be
turned off and the Battery must be disconnected.
9 Gain access to the connectors on the bottom of the IPM.
Disconnect the IPM C7 connector.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Measure the resistance of the SIACM Run-Start Driver circuit between the IPM C7
connector and ground.
Is the resistance below 500.0 Kohms?All
Ye s®Go To 10
No®Replace the IPM.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
NOTE: When reconnecting airbag system components the Ignition must be
turned off and the Battery must be disconnected.
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10 The SIACM Run-Start Driver circuit must be SHORTED for the result of this test to
be valid
Disconnect the IPM C7 connector.
Disconnect the Left Side Impact Airbag Control Module.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Measure the resistance of the SIACM Run-Start Driver circuit between the IPM C7
connector and ground.
Is the resistance below 500.0 Kohms?All
Ye s®Go To 11
No®Replace the Left Side Impact Airbag Control Module..
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
NOTE: When reconnecting airbag system components the Ignition must be
turned off and the Battery must be disconnected.
11 Gain access to the connectors on the bottom of the IPM.
Disconnect the IPM C7 connector.
Disconnect the Right Side Impact Airbag Control Module.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Measure the resistance of the SIACM Run-Start Driver circuit between the IPM C7
connector and ground.
Is the resistance below 500.0 Kohms?All
Ye s®Repair the SIACM Run-Start Driver circuit shorted to ground.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Replace the Right Side Impact Airbag Control Module.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
NOTE: When reconnecting airbag system components the Ignition must be
turned off and the Battery must be disconnected.
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