MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Body & Paint

Pinpoint Test - DTC: S

501-20B Supplemental Restraint System

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DIAGNOSTIC TIP: When viewing Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) with the driver side airbag disconnected, an open circuit fault is normally retrieved.

Did the on-demand DTC change from B1404:1A to B1404:13?

Yes

GO to A11

No

GO to A5

A5 CHECK FOR A SHORT BETWEEN THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG CIRCUITS

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

C3206-3

C3206-4

Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?

A6 CHECK THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG CIRCUITS FOR AN OPEN

Ignition OFF. Depower the SRS. REFER to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures). Disconnect Driver Side Airbag (Inline) C3206. Disconnect RCM C310A and C310B. Measure:

Click to display connectors

Positive Lead

Measurement / Action

Negative Lead

C310B-40

C3206-3

C310B-39

C3206-4

Are the resistances less than 0.5 ohm?

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