MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Body & Paint

Pinpoint Test - DTC: AN, Convertible

501-20B Supplemental Restraint System

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NOTE: This pinpoint test step attempts to change the fault reported by the RCM by inducing a different fault condition. If the reported fault 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:

Click to display connectors

Lead 1

Measurement / Action

Lead 2

C3206-1

C3206-2

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. DIAGNOSTIC TIP: When viewing Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) with the driver upper side airbag circuits shorted together, a low resistance fault is normally retrieved.

Did the on-demand DTC change from B1405:13 to B1405:1A?

Yes

REMOVE the fused jumper wire and GO to A11

No

REMOVE the fused jumper wire and GO to A12

A8 CHECK THE DRIVER UPPER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT CONTROL 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 reported fault 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 Upper Side Airbag (Inline) C3206. 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. DIAGNOSTIC TIP: When viewing Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) with the driver upper side airbag disconnected, an open circuit fault is normally retrieved.

Did the on-demand DTC change from B1405:11 to B1405:13?

Yes

GO to A11

No

GO to A9

A9 CHECK THE DRIVER UPPER SIDE AIRBAG CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

Ignition OFF. Depower the SRS. REFER to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures). Disconnect RCM C310A and C310B.

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