MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Body & Paint

Pinpoint Test - DTC: E

501-20B Supplemental Restraint System

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Yes

GO to A12

No

GO to A5

A5 CHECK FOR A SHORT BETWEEN PASSENGER AIRBAG STAGE 1 CIRCUITS

Ignition OFF. Depower the SRS. REFER to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures). Measure:

Click to display connectors

Positive Lead

Measurement / Action

Negative Lead

C256-1

C256-2

Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?

Yes

GO to A13

No

GO to A6

A6 CHECK THE RCM (RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE) FOR LOW RESISTANCE

Disconnect RCM C310A and C310B. Measure:

Positive Lead

Measurement /

Action

Negative Lead

C310A, pin 28, component side

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C310A, pin 27, component side

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Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?

Yes

REPAIR the passenger airbag stage 1 circuits for a short together. Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 5 for schematic and connector information. GO to A18

No

GO to A13

A7 CHECK THE PASSENGER AIRBAG STAGE 1 CIRCUITS FOR AN OPEN

Ignition OFF. Depower the SRS. REFER to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures). Disconnect Passenger Airbag C256. Disconnect RCM C310A and C310B. Measure:

Click to display connectors

Positive Lead

Measurement / Action

Negative Lead

C310A-27

C256-2

C310A-28

C256-1

Are the resistances less than 0.5 ohm?

Yes

GO to A8

Source reference 1816

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