Chrysler Pacifica. Manual - part 66

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 Airbag circuits, rotate the steering wheel from stop
to stop.
IF only stored codes return continue the test until the problem area has been isolated
In the previous steps you have attempted to recreate the conditions responsible for
setting active DTC in question.
Are any ACTIVE DTCs present?

All

Yes

→ Select appropriate symptom from Symptom List.

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

vehicle to customer.

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Symptom:

RIGHT CURTAIN OR SEAT SQUIB SHORT TO GROUND

When Monitored and Set Condition:

RIGHT CURTAIN OR SEAT SQUIB SHORT TO GROUND

When Monitored:

With the ignition on, the ACM monitors the resistance of the Right

Curtain or Seat Squib circuits.

Set Condition:

When the ACM detects low resistance in either Right Curtain or Seat

Squib circuits.

POSSIBLE CAUSES

PASSENGER CURTAIN SQUIB SHORT TO GROUND

PASSENGER SEAT SQUIB LINE 1 OR LINE 2 SHORT TO GROUND

ACM, RIGHT SEAT SQUIB SHORT TO GROUND

STORED CODE OR INTERMITTENT CONDITION

ACTIVE CODE PRESENT

TEST

ACTION

APPLICABILITY

Turn the ignition on.
NOTE: 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.

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AIRBAG

TEST

ACTION

APPLICABILITY

WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, TURN IGNITION
OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT TWO MINUTES BEFORE
PROCEEDING.
Disconnect the Passenger Seat 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 Passenger Seat Airbag connector(s).
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, TURN IGNITION
ON, THEN RECONNECT THE BATTERY.
With the DRBIII

t, read active Airbag Control Module DTC’s.

Does the DRBIII

t display PASSENGER CURTAIN OR SEAT SQUIB SHORT TO

GROUND?

All

Yes

→ Go To 3

→ Replace the Passenger Seat Airbag in accordance with Service

Instructions.
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.
Disconnect the Airbag Control Module connector(s).
Disconnect the Load Tool from the Right Seat 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 ACM Adaptor to the ACM connector(s).
Measure the resistance of the Right Curtain or Seat Squib Line 1 and Line 2 circuits
between the Right Curtain or Seat Squib connector and ground.
Is the resistance below 10K ohms on either circuit?

All

Yes

→ Repair Passenger Seat Squib Line 1 or Line 2 short to ground.

Perform __AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

→ Go To 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.

All

Repair

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

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TEST

ACTION

APPLICABILITY

With the DRBIII

t, record and erase all DTC’s from all Airbag modules.

t monitor active codes as you work through the following steps.

All

Yes

→ Select appropriate symptom from Symptom List.

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

vehicle to customer.

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