MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Body & Paint

Pinpoint Test - DTC: P

501-20B Supplemental Restraint System

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Is any voltage present?

A5 CHECK THE PASSENGER SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSOR DTC (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE) FOR A FAULT STATUS CHANGE (OPEN INDICATED)

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 Passenger Side Airbag (Inline) C219. Disconnect Passenger Seat Position Sensor C3240. Connect a fused jumper wire:

Click to display connectors

Lead 1

Measurement / Action

Lead 2

C3240-2

C3240-1

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 passenger seat track position sensor circuits shorted together, a short to ground fault is normally retrieved.

Did the on-demand DTC change from B00C5:13 to B00C5:11?

Yes

REMOVE the fused jumper wire and GO to A8

No

REMOVE the fused jumper wire and GO to A6

A6 CHECK THE PASSENGER SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

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

C310B-24

C3240-2

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