Dodge Ram 2004 Service Manual page 80

AIRBAG
DRIVER SQUIB 2 SHORT TO GROUND —
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 Driver 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 Driver Airbag connectors(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 DRB show DRIVER SQUIB 2 SHORT TO GROUND?
Yes → Go To 3
→ Replace the Driver Airbag in accordance with the Service Infor-
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 Driver Airbag connector(s).
Disconnect the Clockspring connector(s).
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Connect the appropriate Load Tool to the Clockspring 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 DRB show DRIVER SQUIB 2 SHORT TO GROUND?
Yes → Go To 4
→ Replace the Clockspring in accordance with the Service Informa-
No
4 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 Clockspring connector.
Disconnect the Airbag Control Module connector.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Connect the appropriate Load Tool Adaptor to the Airbag Control Module connector.
Measure the resistance of the Driver Squib 2 Line 1 and Line 2 circuits between
Clockspring connector and ground.
Is the resistance below 10K ohms on either circuit?
Yes → Repair Driver Squib 2 Line 1 or Line 2 circuits shorted to ground.
→ Go To 5
No
ACTION
mation.
Perform __AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
tion.
Perform __AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
Perform __AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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