Pinpoint Test - DTC: F — 2016 workshop reference 1826

Using a diagnostic scan tool, perform RCM self-test. DIAGNOSTIC TIP: When viewing Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) with the passenger airbag disconnected, an open circuit fault is normally retrieved for passenger airbag stage 2. An open circuit fault is also retrieved for passenger airbag stage 1 and the passenger airbag canister vent, due to the passenger airbag connector being disconnected.

Did the on-demand DTC change from B0011:11 to B0011:13?

Yes		GO to A11
No		GO to A9

A9 CHECK THE PASSENGER AIRBAG CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

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

Click to display connectors

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C256-4		Ground
C256-5		Ground

Are the resistances greater than 10,000 ohms?

Yes		GO to A12
No		REPAIR the circuit(s). Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 5 for schematic and connector information. GO to A17

A10 CHECK THE PASSENGER AIRBAG CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE

Ignition OFF. Depower the SRS. REFER to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures). Remove the glove compartment. REFER to: Glove Compartment (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation). Disconnect Passenger Airbag C256.

Remove the glove compartment. REFER to: Glove Compartment (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).

Disconnect RCM C310A and C310B. 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. Measure:

Click to display connectors

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C256-4		Ground

Source reference 1826

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