2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER warning

TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
5 With the DRBIIIt, record and erase all DTC's from all Airbag modules.
If equipped with Passenger Airbag On - Off switch, read the DTC's in all switch
positions.
If any ACTIVE codes are present they must be resolved before diagnosing any stored
codes.
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, TURN THE IGNI-
TION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT TWO MINUTES BE-
FORE PROCEEDING.
Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors.
Look for chaffed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires and broken, bent, pushed
out, spread, corroded, or contaminated terminals.
The following additional checks may assist you in identifying a possible intermittent
problem.
Reconnect any disconnected components and harness connector.
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, TURN THE IGNI-
TION ON, THEN RECONNECT THE BATTERY.
With the DRBIIItmonitor active codes as you work through the following steps.
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, MAINTAIN A SAFE
DISTANCE FROM ALL AIRBAGS WHILE PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING
STEPS.
Wiggle the wiring harness and connectors of the related airbag circuit or component.
If codes are related to the Driver circuits, rotate the steering wheel from stop to stop.
You have just attempted to simulate the condition that initially set the trouble code
message.
Did the DTC become active?All
Ye s!Select appropriate symptom from Symptom List.
No!No problem found at this time. Erase all codes before returning
vehicle to customer.
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AIRBAG
PASSENGER SQUIB 1 CIRCUIT OPEN ÐContinued

TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
2WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, TURN THE IGNI-
TION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT TWO MINUTES BE-
FORE PROCEEDING.
Disconnect the Passenger Airbag connector(s).
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, DO NOT PLACE AN
INTACT UNDEPLOYED AIRBAG FACE DOWN ON A HARD SURFACE, THE
AIRBAG WILL PROPEL INTO THE AIR IF ACCIDENTALLY DEPLOYED.
Connect the appropriate Load Tool to the Passenger Airbag connector(s).
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, TURN THE IGNI-
TION ON, THEN RECONNECT THE BATTERY.
With the DRBIIIt, read the active Airbag Control Module DTC's.
Does the DRBIIItshow PASSENGER SQUIB 1 CIRCUIT SHORT?All
Ye s!Go To 3
No!Replace the Passenger Airbag in accordance with the Service
Information.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
3WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, TURN THE IGNI-
TION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT TWO MINUTES BE-
FORE PROCEEDING.
Disconnect the Load Tool from the Passenger Airbag connector(s).
Disconnect the Airbag Control Module connector(s).
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Connect the appropriate Load Tool Adapter to the Airbag Control Module connec-
tor(s).
Measure the resistance between Passenger Squib 1 Line 1 and Line 2 circuits at the
Passenger Airbag connector.
Is the resistance below 10K ohms?All
Ye s!Repair Passenger Squib 1 Line 1 circuit short to Passenger Squib
1 Line 2 circuit.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No!Go To 4
4WARNING: IF THE AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE IS DROPPED AT ANY
TIME, IT MUST BE REPLACED. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair.All
Repair:
Replace the Airbag Control Module in accordance with Service
Information.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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AIRBAG
PASSENGER SQUIB 1 CIRCUIT SHORT ÐContinued

TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
5 With the DRBIIIt, record and erase all DTC's from all Airbag modules.
If equipped with Passenger Airbag On - Off switch, read the DTC's in all switch
positions.
If any ACTIVE codes are present they must be resolved before diagnosing any stored
codes.
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, TURN THE IGNI-
TION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT TWO MINUTES BE-
FORE PROCEEDING.
Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors.
Look for chaffed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires and broken, bent, pushed
out, spread, corroded, or contaminated terminals.
The following additional checks may assist you in identifying a possible intermittent
problem.
Reconnect any disconnected components and harness connector.
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, TURN THE IGNI-
TION ON, THEN RECONNECT THE BATTERY.
With the DRBIIItmonitor active codes as you work through the following steps.
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, MAINTAIN A SAFE
DISTANCE FROM ALL AIRBAGS WHILE PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING
STEPS.
Wiggle the wiring harness and connectors of the related airbag circuit or component.
If codes are related to the Driver circuits, rotate the steering wheel from stop to stop.
You have just attempted to simulate the condition that initially set the trouble code
message.
Did the DTC become active?All
Ye s!Select appropriate symptom from Symptom List.
No!No problem found at this time. Erase all codes before returning
vehicle to customer.
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AIRBAG
PASSENGER SQUIB 1 CIRCUIT SHORT ÐContinued

TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
2WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, DISCONNECT THE
BATTERY AND WAIT TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
Disconnect the Passenger Airbag connector(s).
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
WARNING: IF THE AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE IS DROPPED AT ANY
TIME, IT MUST BE REPLACED. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Connect the appropriate Load Tool to the Passenger Airbag connector(s).
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, THE IGNITION ON,
THEN RECONNECT THE BATTERY.
With the DRBIIIt, read the active Airbag Control Module DTC's.
Does the DRBIIItshow PASSENGER SQUIB 1 CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY?All
Ye s!Go To 3
No!Replace Passenger Airbag in accordance with the Service Infor-
mation.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
3WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, TURN THE IGNI-
TION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT TWO MINUTES BE-
FORE PROCEEDING.
Disconnect the Load Tool from the Passenger Airbag connector(s).
Disconnect the Airbag Control Module connector(s).
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Connect the appropriate Load Tool Adaptor to the Airbag Control Module connec-
tor(s).
WARNING: AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, TURN IGNITION ON,
THEN RECONNECT THE BATTERY.
Measure the voltage on the Passenger Squib 1 Line 1 and Line 2 circuits between the
Passenger Airbag connector and ground.
Is there any voltage present?All
Ye s!Repair Passenger Squib 1 Line 1 or Line 2 circuit short to battery.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No!Go To 4
4WARNING: IF THE AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE IS DROPPED AT ANY
TIME, IT MUST BE REPLACED. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair.All
Repair:
Replace the Airbag Control Module in accordance with Service
Instructions.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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AIRBAG
PASSENGER SQUIB 1 SHORT TO BATTERY ÐContinued

TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
5 With the DRBIIIt, record and erase all DTC's from all Airbag modules.
If equipped with Passenger Airbag On - Off switch, read the DTC's in all switch
positions.
If any ACTIVE codes are present they must be resolved before diagnosing any stored
codes.
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, TURN THE IGNI-
TION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT TWO MINUTES BE-
FORE PROCEEDING.
Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors.
Look for chaffed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires and broken, bent, pushed
out, spread, corroded, or contaminated terminals.
The following additional checks may assist you in identifying a possible intermittent
problem.
Reconnect any disconnected components and harness connector.
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, TURN THE IGNI-
TION ON, THEN RECONNECT THE BATTERY.
With the DRBIIItmonitor active codes as you work through the following steps.
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, MAINTAIN A SAFE
DISTANCE FROM ALL AIRBAGS WHILE PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING
STEPS.
Wiggle the wiring harness and connectors of the related airbag circuit or component.
If codes are related to the Driver circuits, rotate the steering wheel from stop to stop.
You have just attempted to simulate the condition that initially set the trouble code
message.
Did the DTC become active?All
Ye s!Select appropriate symptom from Symptom List.
No!No problem found at this time. Erase all codes before returning
vehicle to customer.
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AIRBAG
PASSENGER SQUIB 1 SHORT TO BATTERY ÐContinued

TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
2WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, TURN THE IGNI-
TION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT TWO MINUTES BE-
FORE PROCEEDING.
Disconnect the Passenger Airbag connector(s).
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
WARNING: DO NOT PLACE AN INTACT UNDEPLOYED AIRBAG FACE
DOWN ON A HARD SURFACE, THE AIRBAG WILL PROPEL INTO THE AIR
IF ACCIDENTALLY DEPLOYED, AND COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS OR
FATAL INJURY.
Connect the appropriate Load Tool to the Passenger Airbag connector(s).
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, TURN THE IGNI-
TION ON, THEN RECONNECT THE BATTERY.
With the DRBIIIt, read the active Airbag Control Module DTC's.
Does the DRBIIItshow PASSENGER SQUIB 1 SHORT TO GROUND?All
Ye s!Go To 3
No!Replace the Passenger Airbag in accordance with the Service
Information.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
3WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, TURN THE IGNI-
TION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT TWO MINUTES BE-
FORE PROCEEDING.
Disconnect the Load Tool from the Passenger Airbag connector(s).
Disconnect the Airbag Control Module connector(s).
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean repair as necessary.
Connect the appropriate Load Tool Adaptor to the Airbag Control Module connector.
Measure the resistance of the Passenger Squib 1 Line 1 or Line 2 circuit between the
Passenger Airbag Module Connector and ground.
Is the resistance below 10K ohms on either circuit?All
Ye s!Repair Passenger Squib 1 Line 1 and Line 2 circuits for a short to
ground.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No!Go To 4
4WARNING: IF THE AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE IS DROPPED AT ANY
TIME, IT MUST BE REPLACED. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair.All
Repair:
Replace the Airbag Control Module in accordance with Service
Information.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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AIRBAG
PASSENGER SQUIB 1 SHORT TO GROUND ÐContinued

TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
5 With the DRBIIIt, record and erase all DTC's from all Airbag modules.
If equipped with Passenger Airbag On - Off switch, read the DTC's in all switch
positions.
If any ACTIVE codes are present they must be resolved before diagnosing any stored
codes.
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, TURN THE IGNI-
TION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT TWO MINUTES BE-
FORE PROCEEDING.
Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors.
Look for chaffed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires and broken, bent, pushed
out, spread, corroded, or contaminated terminals.
The following additional checks may assist you in identifying a possible intermittent
problem.
Reconnect any disconnected components and harness connector.
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, TURN THE IGNI-
TION ON, THEN RECONNECT THE BATTERY.
With the DRBIIItmonitor active codes as you work through the following steps.
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, MAINTAIN A SAFE
DISTANCE FROM ALL AIRBAGS WHILE PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING
STEPS.
Wiggle the wiring harness and connectors of the related airbag circuit or component.
If codes are related to the Driver circuits, rotate the steering wheel from stop to stop.
You have just attempted to simulate the condition that initially set the trouble code
message.
Did the DTC become active?All
Ye s!Select appropriate symptom from Symptom List.
No!No problem found at this time. Erase all codes before returning
vehicle to customer.
67
AIRBAG
PASSENGER SQUIB 1 SHORT TO GROUND ÐContinued

Symptom:
*AIRBAG WARNING INDICATOR FLASHING
POSSIBLE CAUSES
INITIALIZE AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE
ACTIVE CODE PRESENT
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Erase all DTCs.
Cycle the ignition switch OFF then to ON.
With the DRBIIIt, read the active and stored DTCs.
Are all DTC8s erased?All
Ye s!With the DRBIIIt, perform Airbag Control Module initialization
to configure the ACM for this vehicle.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No!Select appropriate symptom from Symptom List.
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AIRBAG