Chrysler 300M 2002 Service Manual page 1815

AIRBAG
VEHICLE BODY STYLE UNKNOWN —
TEST
3 With the DRB select ENGINE, MISCELLANEOUS, SELECT MISC FUNCTION,
and then CHECK VIN to read the Vehicle Identification Number in the Powertrain
Control Module.
Compare the VIN displayed on the DRB screen and the Vehicle VIN plate.
Does the VIN plate and the PCM VIN match?
Yes → Go To 4
→ Replace the Powertrain Control Module and program with the
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4 WARNING: TURN THE IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND
WAIT TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
WARNING: IF THE AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE IS DROPPED AT ANY
TIME, IT MUST BE REPLACED.
If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair.
Repair
NOTE: When reconnecting airbag system components the Ignition must be
turned off and the Battery must be disconnected.
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 problem found at this time. Erase all codes before returning
No
ACTION
correct vehicle identification number.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
Replace the Airbag Control Module in accordance with Service
Instructions. WARNING: make sure the battery is disconnected
and wait 2 minutes before proceeding.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
vehicle to customer.
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