MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Body & Paint

Pinpoint Test - DTC: X, Coupe

501-20B Supplemental Restraint System

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REFER to: Pyrotechnic Device Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation). Ignition ON. Using a diagnostic scan tool, perform RCM self-test.

Were any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) retrieved on-demand during self-test?

Yes

The fault(s) cannot be cleared until corrected and the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) are no longer retrieved on-demand during self-test. If DTC U3003:16 or U3003:17 is also retrieved on-demand, DIAGNOSE those Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) first. REFER to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: AJ (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).

If DTC U3003:16 or U3003:17 is not retrieved on-demand during self-test, DIAGNOSE the impact sensor Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). For DTC B1414:11 and B1419:11 and, if equipped, B1427:11 and B14EB:11, GO to A2 For DTC B1414:93 AND B1419:93, GO to A6 For DTC B1414:93 ONLY , GO to A8 For DTC B1419:93 ONLY , GO to A11 For any other Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), REFER to: Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).

No

If DTC U3003:16 or U3003:17 is also retrieved on-demand, REFER to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: AJ (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).

If DTC U3003:16 or U3003:17 is not retrieved on-demand during self-test, DIAGNOSE the impact sensor Continuous Memory Diagnostic Trouble Codes (CMDTCs). The fault is intermittent when present as a CMDTC only. GO to A15

A2 CHECK THE DRIVER SIDE RESTRAINTS SENSOR 1 DTC (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE) FOR A FAULT STATUS CHANGE (SHORT TO GROUND INDICATED)

NOTE: This pinpoint test step attempts to change the fault reported by the RCM by inducing a different fault condition. If the fault reported 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 Driver Front Door Side Impact Sensor C567. 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.

Did the on-demand Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) change from B1414:11 and B1419:11 and, if equipped, B1427:11 and B14EB:11 to B1414:93?

Yes

INSTALL a new driver front door side impact sensor. REFER to: Front Door Side Impact Sensor (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation). GO to A16

No

GO to A3

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