Dodge Ram 2004 Service Manual page 126

AIRBAG
OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION MODULE CONFIGURATION MISMATCH
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Continued
TEST
3 NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
With the DRBIII read the VIN and ACM part number.
Verify that the ACM is the correct part for this vehicle.
Is this the correct ACM for this vehicle?
Yes → Configure the ACM for PASSENGER ONLY OCM .
No
4 WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, TURN THE IGNI-
TION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT TWO MINUTES BE-
FORE PROCEEDING.
WARNING: IF THE AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE IS DROPPED AT ANY
TIME, IT MUST BE REPLACED. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS CAN RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
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 With the DRBIII , record and erase all DTC's from all Airbag modules.
If equipped with Passenger Airbag On - Off switch, read the DTC's in all switch
positions.
If any ACTIVE codes are present they must be resolved before diagnosing any stored
codes.
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, TURN THE IGNI-
TION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT TWO MINUTES BE-
FORE PROCEEDING.
Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors.
Look for chaffed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires and broken, bent, pushed
out, spread, corroded, or contaminated terminals.
The following additional checks may assist you in identifying a possible intermittent
problem.
Reconnect any disconnected components and harness connector.
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, TURN THE IGNI-
TION ON, THEN RECONNECT THE BATTERY.
With the DRBIII monitor active codes as you work through the following steps.
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, MAINTAIN A SAFE
DISTANCE FROM ALL AIRBAGS WHILE PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING
STEPS.
Wiggle the wiring harness and connectors of the related airbag circuit or component.
If codes are related to the Driver Airbag circuits, rotate the steering wheel from stop
to stop.
IF only stored codes return continue the test until the problem area has been isolated
In the previous steps you have attempted to recreate the conditions responsible for
setting active DTC in question.
Are any ACTIVE DTCs present?
Yes → Select appropriate symptom from Symptom List.
No
ACTION
Perform __AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
→ Go To 4
Replace the Airbag Control Module in accordance with Service
Information.
Perform __AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
→ No problem found at this time. Erase all codes before returning
vehicle to customer.
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