Dodge Viper SRT-10 (ZB). Manual - part 288

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.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Connect the appropriate Load Tool adaptor to the Airbag Control Module connector.
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, TURN IGNITION
ON, THEN RECONNECT THE BATTERY.
Disconnect the Load Tool from the Driver SBT connector.
Measure the voltage of the Driver SBT Line 1 and Line 2 circuits between the Driver
SBT connector and ground.
Is there any voltage present?

All

Yes

→ Repair Driver Seat Belt Tensioner Line 1 or Line 2 circuit shorted

to battery.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

→ Go To 4

NOTE: When reconnecting airbag system components the Ignition must be
turned off and the Battery must be disconnected.

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 the Service
information.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

AIRBAG

DRIVER SEAT BELT TENSIONER SHORT TO BATTERY —

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TEST

ACTION

APPLICABILITY

NOTE: Ensure the battery is fully charged.
With the DRBIII

t, record and erase all DTCs from all modules.

All active codes must be resolved before diagnosing any stored codes.
Maintain a safe distance from all airbags while performing the following steps.
With the DRBIII

t monitor active codes as you work through the system.

NOTE: If equipped with Passenger Airbag On-Off switch, read the DTC’s in
all switch positions.
Wiggle the wiring harness and connectors of the appropriate airbag system and
rotate the steering wheel from stop to stop.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
You have just attempted to simulate the condition that initially set the trouble code
message.
The following additional checks may assist you in identifying a possible intermittent
problem:
- Visually inspect related wire harness connectors. Look for broken, bent, pushed out,
spread, corroded, or contaminated terminals.
- Visually inspect the related harnesses. Look for chafed, pierced, pinched or partially
broken wire.
- Refer to Wiring Diagrams and Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.
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

DRIVER SEAT BELT TENSIONER SHORT TO BATTERY —

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Symptom:

DRIVER SEAT BELT TENSIONER SHORT TO GROUND

When Monitored and Set Condition:

DRIVER SEAT BELT TENSIONER SHORT TO GROUND

When Monitored:

With the ignition on the ACM monitors the voltage of the Driver Seat

Belt Tensioner circuits.

Set Condition:

The ACM has detected a short to ground in the Driver Seat Belt Tensioner

circuits.

POSSIBLE CAUSES

DRIVER SEAT BELT TENSIONER SHORT TO GROUND

DRIVER SEAT BELT LINE 1 OR LINE 2 SHORT TO GROUND

ACM, DRIVER SEAT BELT TENSIONER CIRCUITS SHORT TO GROUND

STORED CODE OR INTERMITTENT CONDITION

ACTIVE CODE PRESENT

TEST

ACTION

APPLICABILITY

NOTE: Ensure the battery is fully charged.
Turn the ignition on.
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.

WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, TURN IGNITION
OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT TWO MINUTES BEFORE
PROCEEDING.
Disconnect the Driver SBT connector.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Connect the appropriate Load Tool to the Driver SBT connector.
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, TURN IGNITION
ON, THEN RECONNECT THE BATTERY.
With the DRBIII

t, read the active DTC’s.

Does the DRBIII

t display DRIVER SEAT BELT TENSIONER SHORT TO

GROUND?

All

Yes

→ Go To 3

→ Replace the Driver Seat Belt Tensioner in accordance with the

Service Information.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

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 Airbag Control Module Connector
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Connect the appropriate Load Tool adaptor to the Airbag Control Module connector.
Disconnect the Load Tool from the Driver SBT connector.
Measure the resistance of the Driver SBT Line 1 and Line 2 circuits between the
Driver SBT connector and ground.
Is the resistance below 10K ohms on either circuit?

All

Yes

→ Repair Driver Seat Belt Tensioner Line 1 or Line 2 circuits

shorted to ground.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

→ Go To 4

All

Repair

Replace the Airbag Control Module in accordance with the Service
information. WARNING: IF THE AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE
IS DROPPED AT ANY TIME, IT MUST BE REPLACED.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

NOTE: Ensure the battery is fully charged.
With the DRBIII

t, record and erase all DTCs from all modules.

All active codes must be resolved before diagnosing any stored codes.
Maintain a safe distance from all airbags while performing the following steps.
With the DRBIII

t monitor active codes as you work through the system.

All

Yes

→ Select appropriate symptom from Symptom List.

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

vehicle to customer.

AIRBAG

DRIVER SEAT BELT TENSIONER SHORT TO GROUND —

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