2. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
3. Follow manufacturer's instructions for the scan tool being used.
4. PIDs are continuously updated on the display.
Active Commands
This command allows the technician to verify operation of the air bag indicator and chime. When the
air bag output command is executed, the indicator and the chime are activated simultaneously for
approximately four seconds. Both devices are deactivated automatically.
Restraints Control Module (RCM) Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Priority Table DTC
a LFC
b LFC
Priority Description Action To
Take — — 1 The Air Bag Indicator is Illuminated Continuously —
RCM
Disconnected, Inoperative, or Lost/Low Ignition Feed Go To Pinpoint
Test A .
B1342 24 2 RCM Is Faulted INSTALL a
new RCM.
B1231 19 3 RCM Crash Data Memory Full INSTALL a
new RCM.
B1921 21 4 RCM Bracket Ground Resistance High Go To Pinpoint
Test B .
C1414 29 5 Incorrect Vehicle Identification Code Go To Pinpoint
Test C .
B1887 15 6 Driver Air Bag Circuit Shorted to Ground Go To Pinpoint
Test D .
B1916 15 7 Driver Air Bag Circuit Shorted to Battery or Ignition Go To Pinpoint
Test E .
B1888 16 8 Passenger Air Bag Circuit Shorted to Ground Go To Pinpoint
Test F .
B1925 16 9 Passenger Air Bag Circuit Shorted to Battery or Ignition Go To Pinpoint
Test G .
B1932 32 10 Driver Air Bag Circuit Resistance High Go To Pinpoint
Test H .
B1933 33 11 Passenger Air Bag Circuit Resistance High Go To Pinpoint
Test I .
B1934 34 12 Driver Air Bag Circuit Resistance Low Go To Pinpoint
Test J .
B1935 35 13 Passenger Air Bag Circuit Resistance Low Go To Pinpoint
Test K .
B1892 — 17 Air Bag Tone Warning Indicator Circuit Shorted to
Ground or Open Go To Pinpoint
Test L .
B1891 — 18 Air Bag Tone Warning Indicator Circuit Shorted to Battery
or Ignition Go To Pinpoint
Test M .
B1869 Tone
c 19 Air Bag Indicator Inoperative Go To Pinpoint
Test N .
B1870 Tone
c 20 Air Bag Indicator Shorted to Battery Go To Pinpoint
Test O . Klj . 3 ba
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a
DTC: Diagnostic Trouble Code, retrieved using a scan tool.
b LFC: Lamp fault code, flashed on air bag indicator.
c Tone will sound only if additional DTCs are present.
Inspection and Verification 1. Verify the customer concern by checking the air bag indicator in the instrument cluster. Refer to Prove Out the System in this section.
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical and electrical damage using the following chart:
3. If the concern is not visually evident, use the scan tool to retrieve diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) and perform the on- demand self test.
4. WARNING: The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only.
Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and
possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
If the on- demand self test is passed and no DTCs are retrieved, GO to Symptom Chart .
5. If DTCs are retrieved, proceed to the Restraints Control Module (RCM) Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Priority Table.
Symptom Chart — — — No Communication with the Restraints Control Module Go To Pinpoint
Test P .
Visual Inspection Chart Mechanical Electrical
z
Damaged restraints control module (RCM) bracket z
Open fuse(s)
z Damaged wiring harness
z Loose or corroded connectors
z Circuitry open/shorted Symptom Chart
Condition
Possible Sources Action
z Air bag warning indicator is
illuminated continuously z
Circuitry.
z Worn or damaged
connector component.
z RCM.
z Instrument cluster. z
Go To Pinpoint Test A .
z Air bag indicator flashing zAir bag SRS system
fault. z
REFER to DTC
Priority Table.
z Audible tone — DTCs
retrieved z
Air bag SRS system
fault. z
Go To Pinpoint Test N .
z Go To Pinpoint Test O .
z No communication with the zScan Tool. zGo To Pinpoint Klj . 4 ba
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