MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Body & Paint

Pinpoint Test - DTC: AB

501-20B Supplemental Restraint System

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Record the part number from each suspect impact sensor. Check the part number(s) recorded against the number listed in the Ford parts catalog and verify that each suspect impact sensor installed in the vehicle is correct.

Do the part numbers of all suspect impact sensors match the part numbers listed in the Ford parts catalog?

Yes

CHECK OASIS for any applicable Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs). If a TSB exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW TSB instructions. If no Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) address this concern, INSTALL a new RCM. GO to A6

No

INSTALL the correct impact sensor(s) as necessary. For DTC B1413:4A or B1417:4A, REFER to: Front Impact Severity Sensor (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation). For DTC B1414:4A or B1418:4A, REFER to: Front Door Side Impact Sensor (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation). For DTC B1415:4A or B1419:4A, REFER to: B-Pillar Side Impact Sensor (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation). GO to A6

A5 CHECK FOR AN INTERMITTENT FAULT

Using a diagnostic scan tool, clear RCM Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). Using a diagnostic scan tool, perform RCM self-test to retrieve Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).

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

Yes

CHECK OASIS for any applicable Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs). If a TSB exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW TSB instructions. If no Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) address this concern, INSTALL a new RCM. REFER to: Restraints Control Module (RCM) (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation). GO to A6

No

Do not install any new SRS components at this time. Install SRS components only when directed to do so in the pinpoint test. GO to A6

A6 CHECK FOR ADDITIONAL SRS (SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS)

Ignition OFF. If previously directed to depower the SRS, 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.

NOTE: When selecting Restraints from the Self Test menu, DTCs are retrieved from the RCM and OCSM.

Using a diagnostic scan tool, perform Restraints self-test.

Are any RCM and/or OCSM Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) retrieved on-demand during self-test?

Yes Do not clear any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) until all Diagnostic Trouble Codes

(DTCs) have been resolved. REFER to: Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) (501-20B Supplemental

Source reference 2015

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