MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Body & Paint

Pinpoint Test - DTC: Y, Coupe

501-20B Supplemental Restraint System

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No

The fault is corrected. GO to A16

A9 CHECK THE LH (LEFT-HAND) B-PILLAR SIDE IMPACT SENSOR CIRCUITS FOR AN OPEN (NO OPERATION INDICATED)

Ignition OFF. Depower the SRS. REFER to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures). Disconnect RCM C310A and C310B. Disconnect LH B-pillar Side Impact Sensor C3210. Measure:

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Positive Lead

Measurement / Action

Negative Lead

C310B-33

C3210-1

C310B-34

C3210-2

Are the resistances less than 0.5 ohm?

Yes

GO to A10

No

REPAIR the affected circuit. Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 5 for schematic and connector information. GO to A16

A10 CHECK THE DRIVER SIDE RESTRAINTS SENSOR 2 DTC (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE) FOR A FAULT STATUS CHANGE (NO OPERATION 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.

Connect RCM C310A and C310B. Connect a fused jumper wire:

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Lead 1

Measurement / Action

Lead 2

C3210-1

C3210-2

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 DTC change from B1415:93 to B1415:11, B1418:11 and, if equipped, B1424:11?

Yes

REMOVE the fused jumper wire and INSTALL a new LH B-pillar side impact sensor. REFER to: B-Pillar Side Impact Sensor (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation). GO to A16

No

REMOVE the fused jumper wire and GO to A14

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