
Symptom:
RIGHT SIACM, NO PCM MESSAGE - ACTIVE
POSSIBLE CAUSES
PCM, PCI COMMUNICATION FAILURE
RSIACM, NO PCM MESSAGE
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Turn the ignition on.
With the DRBIIIt, select BODY, BODY COMPUTER, and PCM MONITOR.
With the DRBIIIt, read the PCM MONITOR.
Does the DRB show PCM ACTIVE ON THE BUS?All
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Refer to category9COMMUNICATION CATEGORY9and select
the related symptom.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
2WARNING: TURN THE IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND
WAIT TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
WARNING: IF THE AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE IS DROPPED AT ANY
TIME, IT MUST BE REPLACED.
If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair.All
Repair
Replace the Right Side Impact Airbag Control Module in accor-
dance with Service Instructions. WARNING: make sure the bat-
tery is disconnected and wait 2 minutes before proceeding.
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:
RIGHT SIACM, SEAT SQUIB CIRCUIT OPEN - ACTIVE
When Monitored and Set Condition:
RIGHT SIACM, SEAT SQUIB CIRCUIT OPEN - ACTIVE
When Monitored: With the ignition is On, the Right SIACM monitors the resistance of
the Right Seat Squib circuits.
Set Condition: The Right SIACM has detected an open circuit or high resistance on the
Right Seat Squib circuits.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
RIGHT SEAT AIRBAG CIRCUIT OPEN
RIGHT SEAT SQUIB LINE 1 CIRCUIT OPEN
RIGHT SEAT SQUIB LINE 2 CIRCUIT OPEN
RISACM, RIGHT SEAT SQUIB CIRCUIT OPEN
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1NOTE: Ensure that the battery is fully charged.
WARNING: TURN IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT
TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
WARNING: DO NOT PLACE AN INTACT UNDEPLOYED CURTAIN AIRBAG
FACE DOWN ON A HARD SURFACE, THE AIRBAG WILL PROPEL INTO
THE AIR IF ACCIDENTALLY DEPLOYED, AND COULD RESULT IN SERI-
OUS OR FATAL INJURY.
Remove the seat back cover and partially remove the material to gain access to the
Seat Airbag connector.
Disconnect the Right Seat Airbag connector located inside the right seat.
Do not disconnect the airbag connectors at the base of the seat.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Connect the SRS Load Tool 8443 Passenger cable, and appropriate jumper to the
Right Seat Airbag connector.
Turn Ignition On, then reconnect the Battery.
With the DRBIIIt, read the active Right SIACM DTC's.
Does the DRBIIItdisplay RIGHT SEAT SQUIB CIRCUIT OPEN?All
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Replace Right Seat Airbag.
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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AIRBAG

TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
2WARNING: TURN THE IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND
WAIT TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
WARNING: DO NOT PLACE AN INTACT UNDEPLOYED SEAT BACK PAD-
DED SIDE DOWN ON A HARD SURFACE, THE AIRBAG WILL PROPEL
INTO THE AIR IF ACCIDENTALLY DEPLOYED, AND COULD RESULT IN
SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURY.
Remove the seat back cover and partially remove the material to gain access to the
Seat Airbag connector.
Disconnect the Right Seat Airbag Module Squib connector located inside the right
seat.
Do not disconnect the airbag connectors at the base of the seat.
Disconnect the Right Side Impact Airbag Control Module connector.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Connect the SRS Load Tool 8443 SIACM adaptor to the Right Side Impact Airbag
Control Module connector.
Measure the resistance of the Right Seat Squib Line 1 circuit between the Right Seat
Airbag connector and 8443 SIACM adaptor.
Is the resistance below 1.0 ohms?All
Ye s®Go To 3
No®Repair open or high resistance in the Right Seat Squib Line 1
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.
3WARNING: Turn Ignition Off, Disconnect the Battery and wait 2 minutes
before proceeding.
WARNING: DO NOT PLACE AN INTACT UNDEPLOYED SEAT BACK PAD-
DED SIDE DOWN ON A HARD SURFACE, THE AIRBAG WILL PROPEL
INTO THE AIR IF ACCIDENTALLY DEPLOYED, AND COULD RESULT IN
SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURY.
Remove the seat back cover and partially remove the material to gain access to the
Seat Airbag connector.
Disconnect the Right Seat Airbag Module Squib connector located inside the right
seat.
Do not disconnect the airbag connectors at the base of the seat.
Disconnect the Right Side Impact Airbag Control Module Connector.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Connect the SRS Load Tool 8443 SIACM adaptor to the Right Side Impact Airbag
Connector.
Measure the resistance of the Right Seat Squib Line 2 circuit between the Right
SIACM connector and the Right Seat Squib connector.
Is the resistance below 1.0 ohms?All
Ye s®Repair open or high resistance in Right Seat Squib Line 2 circuit.
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.
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RIGHT SIACM, SEAT SQUIB CIRCUIT OPEN - ACTIVE ÐContinued

TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
4WARNING: TURN IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT
TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
WARNING: IF THE RIGHT SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE IS
DROPPED AT ANY TIME, IT MUST BE REPLACED.
If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair.All
Repair
Replace the Right Side Impact Airbag Control Module in accor-
dance with Service Instructions. WARNING: make sure the bat-
tery is disconnected and wait 2 minutes before proceeding.
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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AIRBAG
RIGHT SIACM, SEAT SQUIB CIRCUIT OPEN - ACTIVE ÐContinued

Symptom:
RIGHT SIACM, SEAT SQUIB CIRCUIT SHORT - ACTIVE
When Monitored and Set Condition:
RIGHT SIACM, SEAT SQUIB CIRCUIT SHORT - ACTIVE
When Monitored: When the ignition is on, the Right SIACM monitors the resistance of
the Right Seat Squib circuits.
Set Condition: The Right SIACM has detected that the Right Seat Squib circuits are
shorted together.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
RIGHT SEAT AIRBAG CIRCUIT SHORT
RIGHT SEAT SQUIB LINE 1 SHORT TO LINE 2
RSIACM, RIGHT SEAT SQUIB CIRCUITS SHORTED
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1NOTE: Ensure that the battery is fully charged.
WARNING: TURN IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT
TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
CAUTION: DO NOT PLACE AN INTACT UNDEPLOYED SEAT BACK PAD-
DED SIDE DOWN ON A HARD SURFACE, THE AIRBAG WILL PROPEL
INTO THE AIR IF ACCIDENTALLY DEPLOYED, AND COULD RESULT IN
SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURY.
Disconnect the Right Seat Airbag inline connector located between the seat back and
seat cushion.
Do not disconnect the airbag connectors at the base of the seat.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Connect the SRS Load Tool 8443 Passenger cable and jumper harness to the Right
Seat Airbag inline connector.
Turn Ignition On, then reconnect the Battery.
With the DRBIIIt, read the active DTCs.
Does the DRB show RIGHT SEAT SQUIB CIRCUIT SHORTED?All
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Replace Right Seat Airbag.
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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AIRBAG

TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
2WARNING: MAKE SURE THE BATTERY IS DISCONNECTED, THEN WAIT
TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
WARNING: DO NOT PLACE AN INTACT UNDEPLOYED SEAT BACK PAD-
DED SIDE DOWN ON A HARD SURFACE, THE AIRBAG WILL PROPEL
INTO THE AIR IF ACCIDENTALLY DEPLOYED, AND COULD RESULT IN
SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURY.
Disconnect the Right Seat Airbag inline connector located between the seat back and
seat cushion.
Do not disconnect the airbag connectors at the base of the seat.
Disconnect the Right Side Impact Airbag Control Module connector
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Connect the SRS Load Tool 8443 SIACM adaptor to the Right Side Impact Airbag
Control Module connector.
Measure the resistance of the Right Seat Squib Line 1 and line 2 circuit at the Right
Side Impact Airbag Control Module connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?All
Ye s®Repair Right Seat Squib Line 1 short to Right Seat Squib Line 2.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Go To 3
NOTE: When reconnecting Airbag system components, the ignition must be
turned off and the battery must be disconnected.
3WARNING: TURN IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT
TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
WARNING: IF THE RIGHT SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE IS
DROPPED AT ANY TIME, IT MUST BE REPLACED.
If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair.All
Repair
Replace the Right Side Impact Airbag Control Module RSIACM in
accordance with the Service information. WARNING: Make sure
the battery is disconnected and wait 2 minutes before proceeding.
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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RIGHT SIACM, SEAT SQUIB CIRCUIT SHORT - ACTIVE ÐContinued

Symptom:
RIGHT SIACM, SEAT SQUIB SHORT TO BATTERY - ACTIVE
When Monitored and Set Condition:
RIGHT SIACM, SEAT SQUIB SHORT TO BATTERY - ACTIVE
When Monitored: When the ignition is on, the Right SIACM monitors the voltage of the
Right Seat Squib circuits.
Set Condition: The Right SIACM has detected high voltage on the Right Seat Squib Line
circuits.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
RIGHT SEAT AIRBAG CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY
RIGHT SEAT SQUIB LINE 1 SHORT TO BATTERY
RIGHT SEAT SQUIB LINE 2 SHORT TO BATTERY
RSIACM, RIGHT SEAT SQUIB CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1WARNING: TURN THE IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND
WAIT TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
WARNING: DO NOT PLACE AN INTACT UNDEPLOYED SEAT BACK PAD-
DED SIDE DOWN ON A HARD SURFACE, THE AIRBAG WILL PROPEL
INTO THE AIR IF ACCIDENTALLY DEPLOYED, AND COULD RESULT IN
SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURY.
Disconnect the Right Seat Airbag inline connector located between the seat back and
seat cushion.
Do not disconnect the airbag connectors at the base of the seat.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Connect the SRS Load Tool 8443 Passenger cable and jumper harness to the Right
Seat Airbag connector.
Turn Ignition On, then reconnect the Battery.
With the DRBIIIt, read the active Side Airbag DTCs.
Does the DRB show RIGHT SEAT SQUIB SHORT TO BATTERY?All
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Replace Right Seat Airbag.
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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AIRBAG

TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
2WARNING: TURN THE IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND
WAIT TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
WARNING: DO NOT PLACE AN INTACT UNDEPLOYED SEAT BACK PAD-
DED SIDE DOWN ON A HARD SURFACE, THE AIRBAG WILL PROPEL
INTO THE AIR IF ACCIDENTALLY DEPLOYED, AND COULD RESULT IN
SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURY.
Disconnect the Right Seat Airbag inline connector located between the seat back and
seat cushion.
Do not disconnect the airbag connectors at the base of the seat.
Disconnect the Right Side Impact Airbag Control Module connector.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Connect the SRS Load Tool 8443 SIACM adaptor to the Right Side Impact Airbag
Control Module connector.
Turn Ignition On, then reconnect the Battery.
Measure the voltage on the Right Seat Squib Line 1 at the Right Side Impact Airbag
Control Module connector.
Is there any voltage present?All
Ye s®Repair Right Seat Squib Line 1 short to battery.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Go To 3
NOTE: When reconnecting airbag system components the Ignition must be
turned off and the Battery must be disconnected.
3WARNING: TURN THE IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND
WAIT TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
WARNING: DO NOT PLACE AN INTACT UNDEPLOYED SEAT BACK PAD-
DED SIDE DOWN ON A HARD SURFACE, THE AIRBAG WILL PROPEL
INTO THE AIR IF ACCIDENTALLY DEPLOYED, AND COULD RESULT IN
SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURY.
Disconnect the Right Seat Airbag inline connector located between the seat back and
seat cushion.
Do not disconnect the airbag connectors at the base of the seat.
Disconnect the Right Side Impact Airbag Control Module connector.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Connect the SRS Load Tool 8443 SIACM adaptor to the Right Side Impact Airbag
Control Module connector.
Turn Ignition On, then reconnect the Battery.
Measure the voltage on the Right Seat Squib Line 2 circuit at the Right Side Impact
Control Module connector.
Is there any voltage present?All
Ye s®Repair Right Seat Squib Line 2 short to battery.
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.
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RIGHT SIACM, SEAT SQUIB SHORT TO BATTERY - ACTIVE ÐContinued