Acm, Passenger Squib Circuit Short - Active - Dodge Neon 2001 Service Manual

AIRBAG
Symptom:

ACM, PASSENGER SQUIB CIRCUIT SHORT - ACTIVE

When Monitored and Set Condition:
ACM, PASSENGER SQUIB CIRCUIT SHORT - ACTIVE
When Monitored: When the ignition is on, the ACM monitors the resistance of the
Passenger Squib circuits.
Set Condition: The ACM has detected low resistance in the Passenger Squib circuits.
PASSENGER AIRBAG MODULE SHORT
PASSENGER AIRBAG LINE 1 SHORT TO LINE 2
ACM, PASSENGER AIRBAG SHORT
TEST
1 NOTE: Ensure 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, AND COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS OR
FATAL INJURY.
Disconnect the Passenger Airbag.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Connect the Airbag System Load Tool 8310 brown cable and jumper harness to the
Passenger Airbag connector.
Turn the ignition on.
Reconnect the battery.
With the DRBIII , read active Airbag DTCs.
Does the DRB show PASSENGER SQUIB CIRCUIT SHORT?
Yes → Go To 2
→ Replace Passenger Airbag.
No
Note: When reconnecting airbag system components the Ignition must be
turned off and the Battery must be disconnected.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
ACTION
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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APPLICABILITY
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