Dodge Ram 2004 Service Manual page 188

AIRBAG
RIGHT CURTAIN SQUIB 1 SHORT TO GROUND —
TEST
2 WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, TURN IGNITION
OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT TWO MINUTES BEFORE
PROCEEDING.
Disconnect the Right Curtain Airbag connector(s).
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, DO NOT PLACE AN
INTACT UNDEPLOYED CURTAIN AIRBAG FACE DOWN ON A HARD SUR-
FACE, THE AIRBAG WILL PROPEL INTO THE AIR IF ACCIDENTALLY
DEPLOYED.
Connect the appropriate Load Tool to the Right Curtain Airbag connector(s).
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, TURN IGNITION
ON, THEN RECONNECT THE BATTERY.
With the DRBIII , read active Airbag Control Module DTC's.
Does the DRBIII display RIGHT CURTAIN SQUIB 1 SHORT TO GROUND?
Yes → Go To 3
No
3 WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, TURN IGNITION
OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT TWO MINUTES BEFORE
PROCEEDING.
Disconnect the Airbag Control Module connector(s).
Disconnect the Load Tool from the Right Curtain Squib 1 connector(s).
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, DO NOT PLACE AN
INTACT UNDEPLOYED CURTAIN AIRBAG FACE DOWN ON A HARD SUR-
FACE, THE AIRBAG WILL PROPEL INTO THE AIR IF ACCIDENTALLY
DEPLOYED.
Connect the appropriate Load Tool ACM Adaptor to the ACM connector(s).
Measure the resistance of the Right Curtain Squib 1 Line 1 and Line 2 circuits
between the Right Curtain Squib 1 connector and ground.
Is the resistance below 10K ohms on either circuit?
Yes → Repair Right Curtain Squib 1 Line 1 or Line 2 short to ground.
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 Right Curtain Airbag in accordance with Service
Instructions.
Perform __AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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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