MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Body & Paint

Pinpoint Test - DTC: AE

501-20B Supplemental Restraint System

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Yes

GO to A2

No

To diagnose no communication with the BCM, REFER to: Communications Network (418-00 Module Communications Network, Diagnosis and Testing).

A2 CHECK THE RCM (RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE) CONTINUOUS MEMORY DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (CMDTCS)

Ignition ON. Using a diagnostic scan tool, perform RCM self-test. Using a diagnostic scan tool, clear RCM Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). Wait 10 seconds. Using a diagnostic scan tool, perform RCM self-test.

Is DTC U0140:00 retrieved again?

Yes

GO to A3

No

The system is operating correctly at this time. The DTC may have been set due to high network traffic or an intermittent fault condition.

A3 RETRIEVE THE RECORDED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) FROM THE RCM (RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE) SELF-TEST

Check the recorded Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) from the RCM self-test.

Is DTC U3003:16 or U3003:17 recorded?

Yes

REFER to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: AJ (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).

No

GO to A4

A4 RETRIEVE THE RECORDED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) FROM THE BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) SELF-TEST

Using a diagnostic scan tool, perform BCM self-test. Check for recorded Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) from the BCM self-test.

Is DTC U3003:16 or U3003:17 recorded?

Yes

REFER to: Body Control Module (BCM) (419-10 Multifunction Electronic Modules, Diagnosis and Testing).

No

GO to A5

A5 CHECK FOR DTC (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE) U0140:00 SET IN OTHER MODULES

Ignition ON. Using a diagnostic scan tool, perform self-test for all modules.

Is DTC U0140:00 set in the ABS Module or in the IPC?

Yes CHECK OASIS for any applicable Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs). If a TSB exists for

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