MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Body & Paint

Pinpoint Test - DTC: AH

501-20B Supplemental Restraint System

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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 U0253:00 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 for 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 APIM (SYNC MODULE) SELF-TEST

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

Is DTC U3003:16 or U3003:17 recorded?

Yes

REFER to the appropriate section to DIAGNOSE the battery voltage Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). Refer to the appropriate section in Group 415 for the procedure.

No

GO to A5

A5 CHECK FOR DTC (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE) U0253:00 SET IN OTHER MODULES

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

Is DTC U0253:00 set in the ACM?

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 APIM. Refer to the appropriate section in Group 415 for the procedure. No 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,

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