Using The Drbiii - Dodge ZB 2005 Service Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION
If neither of the following codes is an active code:
ACTIVE DTC
Driver Squib 1 open
Driver Squib 2 open
CAUTION: Deployed Front Air Bags may or
may not have live pyrotechnic material within
the air bag inflator. Do not dispose of Driver
and Passenger Airbags unless you are sure
of complete deployment. Please refer to the
Hazardous Substance Control System for
Proper Disposal. Dispose of deployed air
bags in a manner consistent with state,
provincial, local, and federal regulations.
3.1.2 CLOCKSPRING
The clockspring is mounted on the steering col-
umn behind the steering wheel. This assembly
consist of a plastic housing which contains a flat,
ribbon-like, electrically conductive tape that winds
and unwinds with the steering wheel rotation. The
clockspring is used to maintain a continuous elec-
trical circuit between the instrument panel wiring,
the driver airbag and the horn. The clockspring
must be properly centered when it is reinstalled on
the steering column following any service proce-
dure, or it could be damaged. The clockspring can-
not be repaired and it must be replaced.
3.1.3 PASSENGER AIRBAGS
The ZB is equipped with front passenger airbag
with dual stage squib inflators. When supplied with
the proper electrical signal the passenger airbag
inflator or inflators discharge the gas directly into
PASSENGER AIRBAG SQUIB STATUS
(1) Using a DRBIII read Airbag DTC's
If the following active codes are present:
ACTIVE DTC
Passenger Squib 1 open
Passenger Squib 2 open
Passenger Squib 1 open
Passenger Squib 2 open
Passenger Squib 1 open
Passenger Squib 2 open
SQUIB STATUS
Status of Airbag is Un-
known.
CONDITIONS
Check the stored DTC's AND IF the stored
minutes for both are within 15 minutes of
each other.
Check the stored DTC's AND IF the stored
minutes for
Passenger Squib 2 open is GREATER than
the stored minutes for
Passenger Squib 1 by 15 minutes or more.
Check the stored DTC's AND IF the stored
minutes for
Passenger Squib 1 open is GREATER than
the stored minutes for
Passenger Squib 2 by 15 minutes or more.
the cushion. The airbag module cannot be repaired,
and must be replaced if deployed or in any way
damaged.
WARNING: THE
MODULE CONTAINS
PRESSURIZED TO 17236.89 Kpa (2500 PSI).
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISMANTLE AN
AIRBAG MODULE OR TAMPER WITH ITS
INFLATOR. DO NOT PUNCTURE, INCINER-
ATE, OR BRING INTO CONTACT WITH
ELECTRICITY. DO NOT STORE AT TEMPERA-
TURE EXCEEDING 93°C (200°F). REPLACE
AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS ONLY WITH
PARTS SPECIFIED IN THE MOPAR PARTS
CATALOG. SUBSTITUTE
APPEAR INTERCHANGEABLE, BUT INTERN-
AL DIFFERENCES MAY RESULT IN INFERIOR
OCCUPANT PROTECTION. THE FASTENERS,
SCREWS, AND BOLTS ORIGINALLY USED
FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS
HAVE SPECIAL
SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. THEY MUST NEVER BE REPLACED
WITH ANY SUBSTITUTES. ANY TIME A NEW
FASTENER IS NEEDED, REPLACE IT WITH
THE CORRECT FASTENERS PROVIDED IN
THE SERVICE PACKAGE OR SPECIFIED IN
THE MOPAR PARTS CATALOG. FAILURE TO
TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD
RESULT IN
DEPLOYMENT AND PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH.
4
PASSENGER AIRBAG
INERT
PARTS
COATINGS AND
ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG
SQUIB STATUS
Both Passenger Squib 1
and 2 were used.
Passenger Squib 1 was
used;
Passenger Squib 2 is live.
Passenger Squib 1 is live;
Driver Squib 2 was used.
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MAY
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