2001 DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY airbag

LAMPS/LIGHTING - INTERIOR
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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LAMPS/LIGHTING - INTERIOR
SPECIFICATIONS........................17
CENTER CONSOLE LAMP SWITCH
REMOVAL..............................18
INSTALLATION...........................18
CLUSTER ILLUMINATION LAMPS
REMOVAL..............................18
INSTALLATION...........................18
COURTESY LAMP
REMOVAL..............................18
INSTALLATION...........................18
DOME LAMP
REMOVAL..............................18INSTALLATION...........................18
GLOVE BOX LAMP SWITCH
REMOVAL..............................18
INSTALLATION...........................19
LIFTGATE LAMP
REMOVAL..............................19
INSTALLATION...........................19
READING LAMP
REMOVAL..............................19
INSTALLATION...........................20
VANITY LAMP
REMOVAL..............................20
INSTALLATION...........................20
LAMPS/LIGHTING - INTERIOR
SPECIFICATIONS
BULB APPLICATION TABLE
LAMP BULB
ABS LED
AIRBAG LED
ALARM SET PC74
AUTOSTICK VFD*
BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LED
CONSOLE 194
CRUISE INDICATOR VFD*
DOME/RAIL LAMPS 578
DOOR AJAR INDICATOR LED
DOOR COURTESY LAMP 578
FRONT DOOR COURTESY 567
GLOVE BOX 194
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
(BASE CLUSTER)LED
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR PC74
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PC74
LIFTGATE 578
LIFTGATE AJAR LED
LAMP BULB
LOW FUEL INDICATOR LED
LOW WASHER FLUID
INDICATORLED
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
(BASE CLUSTER)LED
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR PC74
OIL INDICATOR (BASE
CLUSTER)LED
OIL INDICATOR PC74
OVERHEAD CONSOLE
READINGPC579
OVERDRIVE OFF
INDICATORVFD*
READING 578
SEAT BELT INDICATOR LED
TEMPERATURE INDICATOR LED
TRAC OFF INDICATOR VFD*
TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR
(BASE CLUSTER)LED
TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR PC74
VISOR VANITY 6501966
VOLTAGE INDICATOR LED
* VACUUM
FLUORESCENT
DISPLAY
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POWER SEATS
DESCRIPTION...........................49
OPERATION.............................50
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING.................51
POWER SEAT SYSTEM..................51
MEMORY SYSTEM......................51
DRIVER SEAT SWITCH
DESCRIPTION...........................52
OPERATION.............................52
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING.................53
DRIVER SEAT SWITCH..................53
REMOVAL..............................53
INSTALLATION...........................54
MEMORY SET SWITCH
DESCRIPTION...........................54
OPERATION.............................54
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING.................54
MEMORY SWITCH......................54
REMOVAL..............................54
INSTALLATION...........................54PASSENGER SEAT SWITCH
DESCRIPTION...........................55
OPERATION.............................55
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING.................55
PASSENGER SEAT SWITCH..............55
REMOVAL..............................56
INSTALLATION...........................56
RECLINER MOTOR
DESCRIPTION...........................56
OPERATION.............................56
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING.................57
POWER SEAT RECLINER................57
POWER SEAT TRACK
DESCRIPTION...........................58
OPERATION.............................58
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING.................58
POWER SEAT TRACK...................58
REMOVAL..............................59
INSTALLATION...........................59
POWER SEATS
DESCRIPTION - POWER SEAT SYSTEM
The power seat system option allows the driver
and front seat passenger to electrically adjust their
seating positions for optimum control and comfort
using the power seat switches located on the out-
board seat cushion side shield of each front seat. The
power seat system receives battery current through a
40 amp fuse in the Intelligent Power Module and a
30 amp circuit breaker under the seat so that the
power seats remain operational, regardless of the
ignition switch position.
WARNING: SOME VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH
SEATBACK MOUNTED AIRBAGS (Fig. 1). BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO DIAGNOSE OR SERVICE ANY
SEAT OR POWER SEAT SYSTEM COMPONENT
YOU MUST FIRST DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE
BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE. THEN WAIT TWO MIN-
UTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DIS-
CHARGE BEFORE FURTHER SYSTEM SERVICE.
THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE
AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
Fig. 1 SIDE AIRBAG EQUIPPED SEAT
1 - Airbag Label
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trically and independently using the separate power
seat switches found on the outboard seat cushion
side shield of each front seat. See the owner's manual
in the vehicle glove box for more information on the
features, use and operation of the power seat system.
OPERATION - MEMORY SYSTEM
The Memory Seat/Mirror Module (MSMM) will
drive a maximum of 2 motors at a time in a given
direction. If conflicting directions are requested, the
priority for response will be as follows:
²Seat Track Rearward
²Seat Front Down
²Seat Rear Down
²Recliner Rearward
²Seat Track Forward
²Seat Front Up
²Seat Rear Up
²Recliner Forward
The inputs from these switches to the MSMM is a
current limited battery source fed by the MSMM.
This protects the MSMM printed circuit board traces
from acting as fuses. All of these switch contact
inputs to the MSMM are normally closed to ground,
except when actuated.
Soft stops are incorporated to prevent the motor
from being driven into a stall. Should the seat have
restricted travel, refer to Resetting Soft Stops in this
section.
See the owner's manual in the vehicle glove box for
more information on the features, use and operation
of the memory system. For diagnosis of the MSM, the
PCI data bus, or the other electronic modules on the
PCI data bus that provide inputs and outputs for the
memory system, the use of a DRBtscan tool and the
proper Diagnostic Procedures manual are recom-
mended.
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
serves as the user interface for the memory system.
It displays memory system status messages and pro-
vides the user with the means for enabling and dis-
abling the many customer programmable features
available on the vehicle, including those for the mem-
ory system.
See the owner's manual in the vehicle glove box for
more information on the features, use and operation
of the EVIC. Refer toElectronic Vehicle Informa-
tion Centerin Overhead Console Systems for more
information on the EVIC.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - POWER SEAT
SYSTEM
Following are tests that will help to diagnose the
hard wired components and circuits of the power seatsystem. However, if the vehicle is also equipped with
the optional memory system, these tests may not
prove conclusive in the diagnosis of the driver side
power seat. In order to obtain conclusive testing of
the driver side power seat with the memory system
option, the Programmable Communications Interface
(PCI) data bus network and all of the electronic mod-
ules that provide inputs to, or receive outputs from
the memory system components must be checked.
The most reliable, efficient, and accurate means to
diagnose the driver side power seat with the memory
system option requires the use of a DRBtscan tool
and the proper Diagnostic Procedures manual. The
DRBtscan tool can provide confirmation that the
PCI data bus is functional, that all of the electronic
modules are sending and receiving the proper mes-
sages on the PCI data bus, and that the memory sys-
tem is receiving the proper hard wired inputs and
relaying the proper hard wired outputs to perform its
driver side power seat functions.
WARNING: SOME VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH
SEATBACK MOUNTED AIRBAGS (Fig. 1). BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO DIAGNOSE OR SERVICE ANY
SEAT OR POWER SEAT SYSTEM COMPONENT
YOU MUST FIRST DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE
BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE. THEN WAIT TWO MIN-
UTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DIS-
CHARGE BEFORE FURTHER SYSTEM SERVICE.
THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE
AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
Before any testing of the power seat system is
attempted, the battery should be fully-charged and
all of the power seat system wire harness connections
and pins cleaned and tightened to ensure proper cir-
cuit continuity and ground paths. For complete cir-
cuit diagrams, refer toPower Seatin Wiring
Diagrams.
With the dome lamp on, apply the power seat
switch in the direction of the failure. If the dome
lamp dims, the seat may be jamming. Check under
and behind the seat for binding or obstructions. If
the dome lamp does not dim, proceed with testing of
the individual components and circuits.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - MEMORY SYSTEM
CHECK AND RESET SOFT STOPS
To check and reset the power memory seat soft
stops, use the power seat control switches to move
the seat in one direction to the end of travel, allow a
couple of seconds before re-energizing the seat in the
same direction until it stops and for three additional
seconds after it stops. (The amount the seat moved
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POWER SEAT TRACK
DESCRIPTION
The eight-way power seat options include a single
electrically operated power seat track unit located
under each front bucket seat (Fig. 9). The power seat
track unit replaces the standard equipment manual
seat tracks. The lower half of the power seat track is
secured at the front with two bolts to the floor panel
seat cross member, and at the rear with two bolts to
the floor panel. Four nuts secure the bottom of the
seat cushion frame to four studs on the upper half of
the power seat track unit.
The power seat track unit cannot be repaired, and
is serviced only as a complete unit. If any component
in this unit is faulty or damaged, the entire power
seat track unit must be replaced. Refer toBucket
Seat Track Adjusterin the Body section of the ser-
vice manual for the procedure.
OPERATION
The power seat track unit includes three reversible
electric motors that are secured to the upper half of
the track unit. Each motor moves the seat adjuster
through a combination of worm-drive gearboxes and
screw-type drive units. Each of the three driver side
power seat track motors used on models equipped
with the optional memory system also has a position
potentiometer integral to the motor assembly, which
electronically monitors the motor position.
The front and rear of the seat are operated by two
separate vertical adjustment motors. These motors
can be operated independently of each other, tiltingthe entire seat assembly forward or rearward; or,
they can be operated in unison by selecting the
proper power seat switch functions, which will raise
or lower the entire seat assembly. The third motor is
the horizontal adjustment motor, which moves the
seat track in the forward and rearward directions.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - POWER SEAT
TRACK
Following are tests that will help to diagnose the
hard wired components and circuits of the power seat
system. However, if the vehicle is also equipped with
the optional memory system, these tests may not
prove conclusive in the diagnosis of the driver side
power seat. In order to obtain conclusive testing of
the driver side power seat with the memory system
option, the Programmable Communications Interface
(PCI) data bus network and all of the electronic mod-
ules that provide inputs to, or receive outputs from
the memory system components must be checked.
The most reliable, efficient, and accurate means to
diagnose the driver side power seat with the memory
system option requires the use of a DRBtscan tool
and the proper Diagnostic Procedures manual. The
DRBtscan tool can provide confirmation that the
PCI data bus is functional, that all of the electronic
modules are sending and receiving the proper mes-
sages on the PCI data bus, and that the memory sys-
tem is receiving the proper hard wired inputs and
relaying the proper hard wired outputs to perform its
driver side power seat functions.
WARNING: SOME VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH
SEATBACK MOUNTED AIRBAGS. BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO DIAGNOSE OR SERVICE ANY
SEAT OR POWER SEAT SYSTEM COMPONENT
YOU MUST FIRST DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE
BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE. THEN WAIT TWO MIN-
UTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DIS-
CHARGE BEFORE FURTHER SYSTEM SERVICE.
THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE
AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
Actuate the power seat switch to move all three
power seat track adjusters in each direction. The
power seat track adjusters should move in each of
the selected directions. If a power seat track adjuster
fails to operate in only one direction, move the
adjuster a short distance in the opposite direction
and test again to be certain that the adjuster is not
at its travel limit. If the power seat track adjuster
still fails to operate in only one direction, refer to
Power Seat Switchin the Diagnosis and Testing
section of this group. If the power seat track adjuster
Fig. 9 Power Seat Track - Typical
1 - DRIVE UNITS
2 - LOWER SEAT TRACKS
3 - POWER SEAT MOTORS
4 - SEAT CUSHION FRAME
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fails to operate in more than one direction, perform
the following tests. For complete circuit diagrams,
refer toPower Seatin Wiring Diagrams.
(1) Check the power seat circuit breaker under the
seat. If OK, go to Step 2. If not OK, replace the
faulty power seat circuit breaker.
(2) Check for battery voltage at the power seat cir-
cuit breaker under the seat. If OK, go to Step 3. If
not OK, repair the open fused B(+) circuit to the fuse
in the Intelligent Power Module as required.
(3) Remove the outboard seat cushion side shield
from the seat. Disconnect the seat wire harness con-
nector from the power seat switch connector recepta-
cle. Check for battery voltage at the fused B(+)
circuit cavity of the power seat wire harness connec-
tor for the power seat switch. If OK, go to Step 4. If
not OK, repair the open fused B(+) circuit to the
power seat circuit breaker under the seat as
required.
(4) Check for continuity between the ground cir-
cuit cavity of the power seat wire harness connector
for the power seat switch and a good ground. There
should be continuity. If OK, go to Step 5. If not OK,
repair the open ground circuit to ground as required.
(5) Test the power seat switch. Refer toPower
Seat Switchin the Diagnosis and Testing section of
this group. If the switch tests OK, test the circuits of
the power seat wire harness between the inoperative
power seat track adjuster motor and the power seat
switch for shorts or opens. If the circuits check OK,
replace the faulty power seat track unit. If the cir-
cuits are not OK, repair the power seat wire harness
as required.
REMOVAL
WARNING: SOME VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH
SEATBACK MOUNTED AIRBAGS. BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO DIAGNOSE OR SERVICE ANY
SEAT OR POWER SEAT SYSTEM COMPONENT
YOU MUST FIRST DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE
BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE. THEN WAIT TWO MIN-
UTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DIS-
CHARGE BEFORE FURTHER SYSTEM SERVICE.
THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE
AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.(1) Remove the appropriate seat from the vehicle.
Refer to Body for the procedure.
(2) Remove two seat back mounting bolts and also
remove two seat back recliner bolts (Fig. 10).
(3) Remove four seat track mounting bolts from
cushion pan.
(4) Remove the seat track from seat.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the seat track and install the retaining
bolts in the seat cushion pan. Torque the bolts to
45-60 N´m.
(2) Install the two seat back mounting bolts.
Torque the bolts to 45-60 N´m.
(3) Install the two seat back recliner bolts. Torque
the bolts to 45-60 N´m.
(4) Install the seat in the vehicle. Refer to the
Body section of the service manual for the procedure.
Fig. 10 Seat Adjuster Removal
1 - TRACK TO SEAT CUSHION BOLTS
2 - FRONT
3 - SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLTS
4-VIEWED FROM TOP OF TRACK
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DESCRIPTION............................2
OPERATION.............................2
WARNING...............................2
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING..................3
AIRBAG SYSTEM........................3
CLOCK SPRING
DESCRIPTION............................3
OPERATION.............................3
STANDARD PROCEDURE...................3
CLOCK SPRING CENTERING..............3
REMOVAL...............................4
INSTALLATION............................4
DRIVER AIRBAG
DESCRIPTION............................4
OPERATION.............................4
STANDARD PROCEDURE...................4
DEPLOYED DRIVER AIRBAG CLEAN UP......4
REMOVAL...............................5
INSTALLATION............................5
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER
DESCRIPTION............................5
OPERATION.............................5
REMOVAL...............................5
INSTALLATION............................5
PASSENGER AIRBAG
DESCRIPTION............................6
OPERATION.............................6
STANDARD PROCEDURE...................6
DEPLOYED PASSENGER AIRBAG CLEAN
UP...................................6
REMOVAL...............................7
INSTALLATION............................7
SEAT AIRBAG
DESCRIPTION............................7
OPERATION.............................7
SEAT BELT OUTBOARD FRONT
REMOVAL...............................7
INSTALLATION............................8
SEAT BELT FIRST ROW ANCHOR BRACKET -
LW B
REMOVAL...............................8
INSTALLATION............................8
SEAT BELT LEFT FIRST ROW OUTBOARD -
SWB THREE DOOR
REMOVAL...............................8
INSTALLATION............................9SEAT BELT FIRST ROW OUTBOARD - SWB
FOUR DOOR
REMOVAL...............................9
INSTALLATION............................9
SEAT BELT FIRST ROW OUTBOARD - LWB
FOUR DOOR
REMOVAL..............................10
INSTALLATION...........................10
SEAT BELT SECOND RIGHT ROW OUTBOARD
-LWB
REMOVAL..............................10
INSTALLATION...........................11
SEAT BELT SECOND RIGHT ROW OUTBOARD
- LBW WITH REAR HVAC
REMOVAL..............................11
INSTALLATION...........................11
SEAT BELT SECOND ROW OUTBOARD - SWB
REMOVAL..............................12
INSTALLATION...........................13
SEAT BELT BUCKLE - FRONT INBOARD
REMOVAL..............................13
INSTALLATION...........................13
SEAT BELT BUCKLE FIRST ROW QUAD
BUCKET
REMOVAL..............................13
INSTALLATION...........................14
SEAT BELT BUCKLE FIRST ROW - TWO
PASSENGER BENCH
REMOVAL..............................14
INSTALLATION...........................14
SEAT BELT BUCKLE SECOND ROW - THREE
PASSENGER BENCH
REMOVAL..............................14
INSTALLATION...........................14
SEAT BELT TENSIONER
DESCRIPTION...........................14
OPERATION.............................15
SHOULDER BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTER
REMOVAL..............................15
INSTALLATION...........................15
SHOULDER BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTER KNOB
REMOVAL..............................15
INSTALLATION...........................15
SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE
DESCRIPTION...........................15
OPERATION.............................16
REMOVAL..............................16
INSTALLATION...........................16
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DESCRIPTION - SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG
SYSTEM
Vehicles equipped with the Side Impact Airbag
System utilize two airbags mounted to each front
seat back frame. This system is designed to protect
occupants in the event of a side impact collision. The
individual seat airbags are not serviceable. If
deployed or defective, the entire seat back assembly
must be replaced.
OPERATION - SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG SYSTEM
The Side Impact Airbag Control Module (SIACM)
controls the seat back mounted airbags. If the
SIACM determines the impact is severe enough, the
appropriate airbag will inflate, tearing open the front
seat back trim cover protecting the passengers. Once
a seat back mounted airbag has been deployed, the
complete seat back assembly and all damaged parts
must be replaced.
WARNINGS
WARNING: THIS SYSTEM IS A SENSITIVE, COM-
PLEX ELECTRO±MECHANICAL UNIT. DISCONNECT
AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE
BEFORE BEGINNING AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPO-
NENT REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION PROCEDURES.
THIS WILL DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAIL-
URE TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
ALLOW SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE FOR
TWO MINUTES BEFORE REMOVING AIRBAG COM-
PONENTS.
DO NOT PLACE AN INTACT UNDEPLOYED AIRBAG
FACE DOWN ON A SOLID SURFACE, THE AIRBAG
WILL PROPEL INTO THE AIR IF ACCIDENTALLY
DEPLOYED AND COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY. WHEN CARRYING OR HANDLING AN
UNDEPLOYED AIRBAG MODULE, THE TRIM SIDEOF THE AIRBAG SHOULD BE POINTING AWAY
FROM THE BODY TO MINIMIZE POSSIBILITY OF
INJURY IF ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT OCCURS.
REPLACE AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS WITH
MOPARž REPLACEMENT PARTS. SUBSTITUTE
PARTS MAY APPEAR INTERCHANGEABLE, BUT
INTERNAL DIFFERENCES MAY RESULT IN INFE-
RIOR OCCUPANT PROTECTION.
WEAR SAFETY GLASSES, RUBBER GLOVES, AND
LONG SLEEVED CLOTHING WHEN CLEANING
POWDER RESIDUE FROM VEHICLE AFTER AIRBAG
DEPLOYMENT. SODIUM HYDROXIDE POWDER
RESIDUE EMITTED FROM A DEPLOYED AIRBAG
CAN CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION. FLUSH AFFECTED
AREA WITH COOL WATER IF IRRITATION IS EXPE-
RIENCED. IF NASAL OR THROAT IRRITATION IS
EXPERIENCED, EXIT THE VEHICLE FOR FRESH AIR
UNTIL THE IRRITATION CEASES. IF IRRITATION
CONTINUES, SEE A PHYSICIAN.
DO NOT USE A REPLACEMENT AIRBAG THAT IS
NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING, IMPROPER
DEPLOYMENT AND PERSONAL INJURY CAN
RESULT.
THE FACTORY INSTALLED FASTENERS, SCREWS
AND BOLTS USED TO FASTEN AIRBAG COMPO-
NENTS HAVE A SPECIAL COATING AND ARE SPE-
CIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM.
DO NOT USE SUBSTITUTE FASTENERS, USE ONLY
ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FASTENERS LISTED IN THE
PARTS CATALOG WHEN FASTENER REPLACE-
MENT IS REQUIRED.
CAUTION:
Deployed Front Air Bags may or may not have live
pyrotechnic material within the air bag inflator. Do
not dispose of 2001 Model Year Driver and Passen-
ger Airbags unless you are sure of complete
deployment. Please refer to the Hazardous Sub-
stance Control System for Proper Disposal. Dispose
of deployed air bags in a manner consistent with
state, provincial, local, and federal regulations.
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AIRBAG SQUIB STATUS
(1) Using a DRBIIItread Airbag DTC's
Ifthe following active codes are present:
DTC CONDITIONS ACTIVE SQUIB
Driver Squib 1 openAND IFthe stored minutes for both are within 15
minutes of each other, both Driver Squib 1 and 2 were
used.Both Driver Squib 1 and
2 were used.
Driver Squib 2 open
Driver Squib 1 openAND IFthe stored minutes for Driver Squib 2 open is
GREATER than the stored minutes for Driver Squib 1
by 15 minutes or more.Driver Squib 1 was used;
Driver Squib 2 is live.
Driver Squib 2 open
Driver Squib 1 openAND IFthe stored minutes for Driver Squib 1 open is
GREATER than the stored minutes for Driver Squib 2
by 15 minutes or more.Driver Squib 1 is live;
Driver Squib 2 was used.
Driver Squib 2 open
IfDriver Squib 1 open is
an active codeAND IFDriver Squib 2 open is NOT an active code.Driver Squib 1 was used;
Driver Squib 2 is live.
IfDriver Squib 2 open is
an active codeAND IFDriver Squib 1 open is NOT an active code.Driver Squib 1 is live;
Driver Squib 2 was used.
Ifneither of the following codes is an active code:
DTC ACTIVE SQUIB
Driver squib 1 open
Status of Airbag is
Unknown.
Driver squib 2 open
NOTE: If the Driver/Passenger Airbag is defective
and not deployed, refer to DaimlerChrysler Motors
Corporation current return policies for proper han-
dling procedures.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AIRBAG SYSTEM
(1) Connect a DRBIIItscan tool to the Data Link
Connector (DLC), located at left side of the steering
column and at the lower edge of the lower instru-
ment panel.
(2) Turn the ignition key to ON position. Exit vehi-
cle with scan tool. Use the latest version of the
proper cartridge.
(3) After checking that no one is inside the vehicle,
connect the battery negative terminal.
(4) Using the DRBIIItscan tool, read and record
active diagnostic code data.
(5) Read and record any stored diagnostic codes.
(6) Refer to the proper Body Diagnostic Procedures
manual if any diagnostic codes are found in Step 4 or
Step 5.
(7) Erase stored diagnostic codes if there are no
active diagnostic codes. If problems remain, diagnos-
tic codes will not erase. Refer to the Proper Body
Diagnostic Procedures Manual to diagnose the prob-
lem.If airbag warning lamp either fails to light,
or goes on and stays on, there is a system mal-function. Refer to the proper Body Diagnostic
Procedures manual to diagnose the problem.
CLOCK SPRING
DESCRIPTION
The clock spring is screwed to a plastic mounting
platform on the steering column behind the steering
wheel. The clock spring is used to maintain a contin-
uous electrical circuit between the wiring harness
and the drivers airbag.
OPERATION
This assembly consists of a flat ribbon like electri-
cally conductive tape which winds and unwinds with
the steering wheel rotation. The clock spring cannot
be repaired. If the clock spring is faulty, damaged, or
if the airbag has been deployed, the clock spring
must be replaced.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - CLOCK SPRING
CENTERING
If the rotating tape (wire coil) in the clock spring is
not positioned properly with the steering wheel and
the front wheels, the clock spring may fail. The fol-
lowing procedure MUST BE USED to center the
clock spring if it is not known to be properly posi-
tioned, or if the front wheels were moved from the
straight ahead position.
(1) Adjust the steering wheel so that the tires are
in a straight ahead position.
(2) Remove Driver Airbag from steering wheel.
(3) Disconnect wire connectors from back of airbag.
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