Dodge Sprinter. Manual - part 365

TEST

ACTION

APPLICABILITY

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.
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.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Connect the Airbag Load Tool ACM Adaptor to the Airbag Control Module connector.
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, TURN IGNITION
ON, THEN RECONNECT THE BATTERY.
Measure the voltage of the Airbag Warning Indicator Driver circuit at the ACM
adaptor.
Is the voltage above 10.0 volts?

All

Yes

→ Go To 3

→ Go To 4

Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Instrument Cluster connectors.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Measure the voltage of the Airbag Warning Indicator Driver circuit at the ACM
adaptor.
Is the voltage above 10.0 volts?

All

Yes

→ Repair the Airbag Warning Indicator Driver circuit for a short to

voltage.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

→ Replace the Instrument Cluster in accordance with Service In-

structions.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

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.

All

Repair:

Replace the Airbag Control Module in accordance with Service
Instructions.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

AIRBAG

AIRBAG WARNING INDICATOR - DRIVER HIGH —

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TEST

ACTION

APPLICABILITY

With the DRBIII

t, 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

t 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 circuits, rotate the steering wheel from stop to stop.
You have just attempted to simulate the condition that initially set the trouble code
message.
Did the DTC become active?

All

Yes

→ Select appropriate symptom from Symptom List.

→ No problem found at this time. Erase all codes before returning

vehicle to customer.

AIRBAG

AIRBAG WARNING INDICATOR - DRIVER HIGH —

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Symptom:

AIRBAG WARNING INDICATOR - DRIVER LOW

When Monitored and Set Condition:

AIRBAG WARNING INDICATOR - DRIVER LOW

When Monitored:

With ignition on the ACM monitors the Airbag Warning Indicator

Driver circuit for an open, high resistance, or short to ground.

Set Condition:

This DTC will set if the ACM detects a short to ground or open Airbag

Warning Indicator Driver circuit.

POSSIBLE CAUSES

CLUSTER SRS INDICATOR OPEN

ACM, AIRBAG WARNING LAMP DRIVER CIRCUIT OPEN

OPEN AIRBAG WARNING INDICATOR DRIVER

ACM, WARNING INDICATOR CIRCUIT LOW

AIRBAG WARNING INDICATOR DRIVER SHORT TO GROUND

STORED CODE OR INTERMITTENT CONDITION

ACTIVE CODE PRESENT

TEST

ACTION

APPLICABILITY

Turn the ignition on.
Ensure the battery is fully charged.
NOTE: For the purpose of this test, the AECM and ORC modules will be
referred to as an ACM.
SELECT ACTIVE or STORED DTC:

All

ACM - ACTIVE DTC

Go To

ACM - STORED DTC

Go To

NOTE: When reconnecting Airbag system components, the ignition must be
turned off and the battery must be disconnected.

AIRBAG

TEST

ACTION

APPLICABILITY

All

Yes

→ Go To 3

→ Go To 5

Turn the ignition off.
Connect a jumper between the Airbag Warning Indicator Driver circuit at the ACM
Adaptor and ground.
Turn the ignition on.
Observe the SRS indicator while turning the ignition on.
Does the SRS indicator illuminate?

All

Yes

→ Go To 4

→ Replace the Instrument Cluster in accordance with Service In-

structions.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, TURN IGNITION
OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT TWO MINUTES BEFORE
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.

All

Repair:

Replace the Airbag Control Module in accordance with Service
Instructions.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Instrument Cluster connectors.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Measure the resistance of the Airbag Warning Lamp Driver circuit between the ACM
Adaptor and Instrument Cluster Connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

All

Yes

→ Go To 6

→ Repair the open or high resistance in the Airbag Warning Indica-

tor Driver circuit.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

AIRBAG

AIRBAG WARNING INDICATOR - DRIVER LOW —

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