TEST
ACTION
APPLICABILITY
2
NOTE: Ensure that the battery is fully charged.
WARNING: TURN THE IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND
WAIT TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
WARNING: DO NOT PLACE AN INTACT UNDEPLOYED AIRBAG FACE
DOWN ON A HARD SURFACE, THE AIRBAG WILL PROPEL INTO THE AIR
IF ACCIDENTALLY DEPLOYED.
Disconnect the Clockspring connector.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Connect the Airbag System Load Tool 8443 Clockspring cable and jumper harness to
the Clockspring connector.
Turn the ignition on.
Reconnect the battery.
With the DRBIII
t, read the active Airbag DTC’s.
Does the DRB show DRIVER SQUIB CIRCUIT OPEN?
All
Yes
→
Go To
3
No
→
Replace the Clockspring.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
NOTE: When reconnecting Airbag system components, the ignition must be
turned off and the battery must be disconnected.
3
NOTE: Ensure that the battery is fully charged.
WARNING: TURN THE IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND
WAIT TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
Disconnect the Clockspring connector.
Disconnect the ACM connector.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Connect the Airbag System Load Tool 8310 ACM Adaptor to the Airbag Control
Module connector.
Measure the resistance of the Driver Airbag Line 1 circuit between the ACM Adaptor
and the Clockspring connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?
All
Yes
→
Go To
4
No
→
Repair the Driver Airbag Line 1 circuit for an open or high
resistance
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
NOTE: When reconnecting airbag system components the ignition must be
turned off and the battery must be disconnected.
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AIRBAG
DRIVER SQUIB CIRCUIT OPEN - ACTIVE —
Continued