Right Siacm, Seat Squib Circuit Short - Active - Dodge Neon 2001 Service Manual

Symptom:

RIGHT SIACM, SEAT SQUIB CIRCUIT SHORT - ACTIVE

When Monitored and Set Condition:
RIGHT SIACM, SEAT SQUIB CIRCUIT SHORT - ACTIVE
When Monitored: When the ignition is on, the Right SIACM monitors the resistance of
the Right Seat Squib circuits.
Set Condition: The Right SIACM has detected that the Right Seat Squib circuits are
shorted together.
RIGHT SEAT AIRBAG CIRCUIT SHORT
RIGHT SEAT SQUIB LINE 1 SHORT TO LINE 2
RSIACM, RIGHT SEAT SQUIB CIRCUITS SHORT
TEST
1 NOTE: Ensure that the battery is fully charged.
WARNING: TURN IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT
TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
WARNING: DO NOT PLACE AN INTACT UNDEPLOYED SEAT BACK PAD-
DED SIDE 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 4-way airbag connectors at the base of the seat.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Connect the Airbag System Load Tool 8443 Passenger cable and jumper harness to
the Right Seat Airbag connector.
Turn Ignition On, then reconnect the Battery.
With the DRBIII , read the active DTCs.
Does the DRB show RIGHT SEAT SQUIB CIRCUIT SHORTED'?
Yes → Go To 2
→ Replace Right Seat 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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AIRBAG
APPLICABILITY
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