Ford Falcon. Manual - part 462
501-20b-63
Occupant Restraints — Passive
501-20b-63
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)
Test Step
Result / Action to Take
I2
CHECK THE SIDE AIRBAG MODULE BRIDGE
RESISTOR
Yes
WARNING:
If the supplemental restraint system (SRS) is
Using the flagged faults recorded in Step I1, GO
being serviced, the system must be deactivated and restraint system
to the appropriate pinpoint test step.
diagnostic tools must be installed. Refer to Airbag and Safety Belt
If a flagged fault of “?” was recorded in Step I1,
Pretensioner Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) in this section.
multiple faults exist and the entire pinpoint test
must be carried out before installing a new
The airbag restraint system diagnostic tools must be removed and
RCM.
the airbag modules reconnected when the system is reactivated to
For driver side airbag module (DFCURTN) with
avoid non-deployment in a collision, resulting in possible personal
a short to battery (STB) fault, Go to I4.
injury.
For driver side airbag module (DFCURTN) with
a short to ground (STG) fault, Go to I5.
For driver side airbag module (DFCURTN) with
WARNING:
Never probe the connectors on the airbag
an open circuit (O—CIR) fault, Go to I6.
module. Doing so can result in airbag deployment, which can result in
For driver side airbag module (DFCURTN) with
personal injury.
a low resistance (LOWRES) fault, Go to I8.
No
WARNING:
The safety belt buckle pretensioner is a
Fault Corrected. Go to I18.
pyrotechnic device. Never probe a pretensioner electrical connector.
Doing so could result in pretensioner or airbag deployment and could
result in personal injury.
WARNING:
Never probe the electrical connector on a side
airbag module. Doing so can result in side airbag deployment.
NOTE:
Diagnostics or repairs are not to be performed on a seat
equipped with a seat side airbag with the seat in the vehicle. Prior to
attempting to diagnose or repair a seat concern when equipped with a seat
side airbag, the seat must be removed from the vehicle and the restraint
system diagnostic tools must be installed in the seat side airbag electrical
connectors. The restraint system diagnostic tools must be removed
prior to operating the vehicle over the road.
NOTE:
After diagnosing or repairing an SRS, the restraint system
diagnostic tools must be removed before operating the vehicle over
the road.
NOTE:
After diagnosing or repairing a seat system, the restraint system
diagnostic tools must be removed before operating the vehicle over
the road.
NOTE:
The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before
releasing the vehicle to the customer.
Key in OFF position.
Deactivate the system. Refer to Airbag and Safety Belt Pretensioner
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) in the Diagnosis and Testing
portion of this section.
Disconnect RH Side Airbag Bridge Resistor.
Install a known good side airbag bridge resistor.
Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool:
On-Demand Self Test
Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool:
Flag DTC B2295
Was DTC B2295 retrieved during the on-demand self test?
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