Dodge Neon 2001 Service Manual page 31

ACM, DRIVER SQUIB CIRCUIT OPEN - ACTIVE —
TEST
2 NOTE: Ensure that the battery is fully charged.
WARNING: TURN THE IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND
WAIT TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
WARNING: DO NOT PLACE AN INTACT UNDEPLOYED AIRBAG FACE
DOWN ON A HARD SURFACE, THE AIRBAG WILL PROPEL INTO THE AIR
IF ACCIDENTALLY DEPLOYED.
Disconnect the Clockspring connector.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Connect the Airbag System Load Tool 8310 black cable and jumper harness to the
Clockspring connector.
Turn the ignition on.
Reconnect the battery.
With the DRBIII , read the active Airbag DTC's.
Does the DRB show DRIVER SQUIB CIRCUIT OPEN?
Yes → Go To 3
→ Replace the Clockspring.
No
NOTE: When reconnecting Airbag system components, the ignition must be
turned off and the battery must be disconnected.
3 NOTE: Ensure that the battery is fully charged.
WARNING: TURN THE IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND
WAIT TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
Disconnect the Clockspring connector.
Disconnect the ACM connector.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Connect the Airbag System Load Tool 8310 ACM Adaptor to the Airbag Control
Module connector.
Measure the resistance of the Driver Airbag Line 1 circuit between the ACM Adaptor
and the Clockspring connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?
Yes → Go To 4
→ Repair the Driver Airbag Line 1 circuit for an open or high
No
NOTE: When reconnecting airbag system components the ignition must be
turned off and the battery must be disconnected.
ACTION
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
resistance
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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AIRBAG
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APPLICABILITY
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