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POSSIBLE CAUSES
CHECKING FOR ACTIVE FRONT CONTROL MODULE DTCS
STORED CODE PRESENT
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Turn ignition on.
NOTE: Ensure the battery is fully charged.
Active codes must be resolved before diagnosing stored codes.
With the DRBIIIt, record and erase all DTCs from all modules.
With the DRB III monitor active codes as you work through the system.
Wiggle the wiring harness and connectors of the Airbag and FCM modules.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
The following additional checks may assist you in identifying a possible intermittent
problem:
- Visually inspect related wire harness connectors. Look for broken, bent, pushed out,
spread, corroded, or contaminated terminals.
- Visually inspect related harnesses. Look for chafed, pierced, pinched or partially
broken wire.
- Refer to Wiring Diagrams and Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.
Did the DTC become active ?All
Ye s®Select appropriate symptom from Symptom List and continue
with diagnosis.
No®No problem found at this time.
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TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Ensure that the battery is fully charged.
WARNING: TURN THE IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND
WAIT TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
WARNING: IF THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER IS DROPPED
AT ANY TIME, IT MUST BE REPLACED.
Disconnect the Occupant Restraint Controller Connector.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
WARNING: TURN IGNITION ON, THEN RECONNECT THE BATTERY.
With the DRBIIIt, read the active FCM DTCs.
Turn the ignition off.
With the DRBIIIt, read the active FCM DTCs.
NOTE: The ORC RUN-START DRIVER OPEN code may not set until the
ignition key is turned off.
Select the active FCM DTC displayed on the DRB.All
1. ORC RUN-START DRIVER OPEN
Go To 2
2. ORC RUN-START DRIVER OVER VOLTAGE
Go To 5
3. ORC RUN-START SHORT TO GROUND
Go To 6
4. ORC RUN-START DRIVER OVER CURRENT
Go To 6
5. ORC RUN-START DRIVER OVER TEMP
Go To 6
6. None of the above.
Replace the Front Control Module.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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 OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER IS DROPPED
AT ANY TIME, IT MUST BE REPLACED.
Disconnect the Occupant Restraint Controller.
TURN THE IGNITION ON, THEN RECONNECT THE BATTERY.
Connect a test light to ground and the ORC Run-Start Driver circuit at the ORC
connector.
Cycle the ignition switch from ON to OFF.
With the DRBIIIt, read the active FCM DTCs.
Does the DRB show an active ORC RUN-START DRIVER OPEN code?All
Ye s®Go To 3
No®Replace the Occupant Restraint Controller in accordance with
Service Instructions. WARNING: make sure the battery is discon-
nected 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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POSSIBLE CAUSES
LEFT SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE, ACTIVE OR STORED CODE
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1WARNING: 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.
If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair.All
Repair
Replace the Left Side Impact Airbag Control Module in accordance
with Service Instructions. WARNING: Make sure the battery is
disconnected and wait 2 minutes before proceeding. Erase DTCs
in all Modules.
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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LEFT SIACM ACCELEROMETER 1 - ACTIVE ÐContinued
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POSSIBLE CAUSES
CHECKING FOR ACTIVE LEFT SIACM DTCS
STORED CODE PRESENT
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Turn ignition on.
NOTE: Ensure the battery is fully charged.
Active codes must be resolved before diagnosing stored codes.
With the DRBIIIt, record and erase all DTCs from all modules.
With the DRB III monitor active codes as you work through the system.
Wiggle the wiring harness and connectors of the Airbag System.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
The following additional checks may assist you in identifying a possible intermittent
problem:
- Visually inspect related wire harness connectors. Look for broken, bent, pushed out,
spread, corroded, or contaminated terminals.
- Visually inspect related harnesses. Look for chafed, pierced, pinched or partially
broken wire.
- Refer to Wiring Diagrams and Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.
Did the DTC become active ?All
Ye s®Select appropriate symptom from Symptom List and continue
with diagnosis.
No®No problem found at this time. NOTE: interrogate the ORC and
Right SIACM for DTCs. Erase all codes in all airbag modules
before returning vehicle to customer.
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Symptom:
LEFT SIACM, NO PCM MESSAGE - ACTIVE
POSSIBLE CAUSES
PCM, PCI COMMUNICATION FAILURE
LSIACM, NO PCI 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 LEFT 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 Left Side Impact Airbag Control Module in accordance
with Service Instructions. 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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TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
4WARNING: TURN IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT
TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
WARNING: IF THE LEFT 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 Left Side Impact Airbag Control Module 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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LEFT SIACM, SEAT SQUIB CIRCUIT OPEN - ACTIVE ÐContinued
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TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
2WARNING: Turn Ignition OFF. Disconnect the Battery and wait 2 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 Left 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 Left Side Impact Airbag Control Module connector
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Connect the SRS Load Tool 8443 SIACM Adaptor to the Left Seat Airbag connector.
Measure the resistance between the Left Seat Squib Line 1 and line 2 at the Left Side
Impact Airbag Control Module connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?All
Ye s®Repair Left Seat Squib Line 1 short to the Left Seat Squib Line 2
circuit.
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 LEFT 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 Left Side Impact Airbag Control Module in accordance
with Service Instructions. 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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TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
4WARNING: TURN IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT
TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
WARNING: IF THE LEFT 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 Left Side Impact Airbag Control Module in accordance
with Service Instructions. 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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LEFT SIACM, SEAT SQUIB SHORT TO BATTERY - ACTIVE ÐContinued