Dodge 2004 Neon SX2 Diagnostic Manual page 49

AIRBAG
LOSS OF IGNITION RUN - START —
TEST
2 Turn ignition off.
Remove and inspect the Airbag Run - Start Fuse.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Is the Fuse open?
Yes → Go To 3
No
3 WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, TURN IGNITION
OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT TWO MINUTES BEFORE
PROCEEDING.
Measure the resistance of the Fused Ignition Switch Output Run-Start circuit
between the Airbag Run-Start Fuse and ground.
While monitoring the ohmmeter, disconnect each airbag system component on the
Run - Start circuit one at a time.
NOTE: Refer to the service information and system schematics to identify
component(s) on the run - start circuit.
Is the resistance above 10K ohms:
Yes - after removing a component?
No - after all components are removed?
4 Turn the ignition on.
Measure the voltage of the Ignition Switch Output circuit between the Airbag Run -
Start Fuse and ground.
Is the voltage above approximately 4.5 volts?
Yes → Go To 5
No
5 WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, TURN THE IGNI-
TION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT TWO MINUTES BE-
FORE PROCEEDING.
Disconnect the Airbag Control Module connector.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Reinstall the previously removed Airbag Run-Start Fuse.
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, TURN THE IGNI-
TION ON, THEN RECONNECT THE BATTERY.
Measure the voltage of the Fused Ignition Switch Output Run-Start Circuit between
the Airbag Control Module connector ground.
Is the voltage above approximately 4.5 volts?
Yes → Go To 6
No
ACTION
→ Go To 4
Replace the shorted airbag system component in accordance with
Service Instructions and replace the airbag Run - Start fuse.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
Repair the Fused Ignition Run - Start circuit shorted to ground
and replace Airbag Run-Start Fuse.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
→ Repair the open Ignition Switch Output Run-Start circuit.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
→ Repair open Fused Ignition Switch Output Run-Start circuit.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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