Dodge Neon 2001 Service Manual page 44

AIRBAG
ACM, INTERROGATE LEFT SIACM - STORED —
LEFT SIACM, SEAT SQUIB CIRCUIT SHORT - STORED
When Monitored: When the ignition is on, the Left SIACM monitors the resistance of the
Left Seat Squib circuits.
Set Condition: The Left SIACM has detected low resistance in the Left Seat Squib
circuits.
LEFT SIACM, SEAT SQUIB SHORT TO BATTERY - STORED
When Monitored: When the ignition is on, the Left SIACM monitors the voltage of the
Left Seat Squib circuits.
Set Condition: The code will set if the Left SIACM detects any voltage on the Left Seat
Squib circuits.
LEFT SIACM, SEAT SQUIB SHORT TO GROUND - STORED
When Monitored: When the ignition is on, the Left SIACM monitors the resistance of the
left Seat Squib circuits for low resistance.
Set Condition: The Left SIACM has detected a short to ground in the left Seat Squib
circuits.
CHECKING FOR ACTIVE LEFT SIACM DTCS
STORED CODE PRESENT
TEST
1 Turn ignition on.
NOTE: Ensure the battery is fully charged.
Active codes must be resolved before diagnosing stored codes.
With the DRBIII , record and erase all DTCs from all modules.
With the DRB III monitor active codes as you work through the system.
Wiggle the wiring harness and connectors of the Airbag System.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
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 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 and continue
→ No problem found at this time. NOTE: interrogate the ACM and
No
POSSIBLE CAUSES
ACTION
with diagnosis.
Right SIACM for DTCs. Erase all codes in all airbag modules
before returning vehicle to customer.
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