MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Body & Paint

Pinpoint Test - DTC: A

501-20B Supplemental Restraint System

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Yes

GO to A17

No

GO to A5

A5 CHECK THE DRIVER FRONTAL STAGE 1 DEPLOYMENT CONTROL DTC (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE) FOR A FAULT STATUS CHANGE (LOW RESISTANCE INDICATED) (CLOCKSPRING DISCONNECTED)

NOTE: This pinpoint test step attempts to change the fault reported by the RCM by inducing a different fault condition. If the reported fault changes, this indicates the RCM is functioning correctly and is not the source of the fault. Ignition OFF. Depower the SRS. REFER to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures). Disconnect Clockspring C218A. Repower the SRS. Do not prove out the SRS at this time. REFER to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Repowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures). Ignition ON. Using a diagnostic scan tool, perform RCM self-test. DIAGNOSTIC TIP: When viewing Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) with the clockspring disconnected, open circuit faults are normally retrieved on stages 1 and 2.

Did the on-demand DTC change from B0001:1A to B0001:13?

Yes

GO to A18

No

GO to A6

A6 CHECK FOR A SHORT BETWEEN DRIVER AIRBAG STAGE 1 CIRCUITS

Ignition OFF. Measure:

Click to display connectors

Positive Lead

Measurement / Action

Negative Lead

C218A-11

C218A-12

Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?

Yes

GO to A19

No

GO to A7

A7 CHECK THE RCM (RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE) FOR LOW RESISTANCE

Depower the SRS. REFER to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures). Disconnect RCM C310A and C310B. Measure:

Positive Lead

Measurement /

Action

Negative Lead

C310A, pin 29, component side

Pinpoint Test - DTC: A — original illustration 1, reference 1774Original colors & callouts · Select to enlarge

C310A, pin 30, component side

Pinpoint Test - DTC: A — original illustration 2, reference 1774Original colors & callouts · Select to enlarge

Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?

Yes

REPAIR the driver airbag stage 1 circuit(s) for a short together. Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 5 for schematic and connector information. GO to A24

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