Dodge Ram 2004 Service Manual page 158

AIRBAG
PASSENGER SQUIB 1 CIRCUIT SHORT —
TEST
2 WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, TURN THE IGNI-
TION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT TWO MINUTES BE-
FORE PROCEEDING.
Disconnect the Passenger Airbag connector(s).
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
WARNING: DO NOT PLACE AN INTACT UNDEPLOYED AIRBAG FACE
DOWN ON A HARD SURFACE, THE AIRBAG WILL PROPEL INTO THE AIR
IF ACCIDENTALLY DEPLOYED. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Connect the appropriate Load Tool to the Passenger Airbag connector(s).
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, TURN THE IGNI-
TION ON, THEN RECONNECT THE BATTERY.
With the DRBIII , read the active Airbag Control Module DTC's.
Does the DRBIII show PASSENGER SQUIB 1 CIRCUIT SHORT?
Yes → Go To 3
No
3 WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, TURN THE IGNI-
TION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT TWO MINUTES BE-
FORE PROCEEDING.
Disconnect the Load Tool from the Passenger Airbag connector(s).
Disconnect the Airbag Control Module connector(s).
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Connect the appropriate Load Tool Adapter to the Airbag Control Module connec-
tor(s).
Measure the resistance between Passenger Squib 1 Line 1 and Line 2 circuits at the
Passenger Airbag connector.
Is the resistance below 10K ohms?
Yes → Repair Passenger Squib 1 Line 1 circuit short to Passenger Squib
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 COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair.
Repair:
ACTION
→ Replace the Passenger Airbag in accordance with the Service
Information.
Perform __AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
1 Line 2 circuit.
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.
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