Dodge 2004 Neon SX2 Diagnostic Manual page 29

AIRBAG
CLUSTER MESSAGE MISMATCH —
TEST
3 With the DRBIII select PASSIVE RESTRAINTS, AIRBAG, MONITOR DISPLAY
and WARNING LAMP STATUS.
Cycle the ignition key and observe the LAMP ON BY MIC and LAMP REQ BY ACM
monitors after the 6 to 8 second indicator test.
Does the LAMP ON BY MIC and LAMP REQ BY ACM monitors match?
YES
NO
4 WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, MAKE SURE THE
BATTERY IS DISCONNECTED, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES BEFORE PRO-
CEEDING.
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.
If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair.
Repair
5 NOTE: Ensure the battery is fully charged.
With the DRBIII , record and erase all DTCs from all modules.
All active codes must be resolved before diagnosing any stored codes.
Maintain a safe distance from all airbags while performing the following steps.
With the DRBIII monitor active codes as you work through the system.
NOTE: If equipped with Passenger Airbag On-Off switch, read the DTC's in
all switch positions.
Wiggle the wiring harness and connectors of the appropriate airbag system and
rotate the steering wheel from stop to stop.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
You have just attempted to simulate the condition that initially set the trouble code
message.
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 the 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 ?
Yes → Select appropriate symptom from Symptom List.
No
ACTION
Go To 4
Replace Mechanical Instrument Cluster.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
Replace the Airbag Control Module in accordance with Service
Instructions.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
→ No problem found at this time. Erase all codes before returning
vehicle to customer.
Continued
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