Dodge Neon / Neon SRT-4. Manual - part 450

TEST

ACTION

APPLICABILITY

With the DRBIII

t select PASSIVE RESTRAINTS, AIRBAG, MONITOR DISPLAY

and WARNING LAMP STATUS.
Cycle the ignition key and observe the LAMP ON BY MIC and LAMP REQ BY ACM
monitors after the 6 to 8 second indicator test.
Does the LAMP ON BY MIC and LAMP REQ BY ACM monitors match?

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YES

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Replace Mechanical Instrument Cluster.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, MAKE SURE THE
BATTERY IS DISCONNECTED, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES BEFORE PRO-
CEEDING.
WARNING: IF THE AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE IS DROPPED AT ANY
TIME, IT MUST BE REPLACED. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair.

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Repair

Replace the Airbag Control Module in accordance with Service
Instructions.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

NOTE: Ensure the battery is fully charged.
With the DRBIII

t, record and erase all DTCs from all modules.

All active codes must be resolved before diagnosing any stored codes.
Maintain a safe distance from all airbags while performing the following steps.
With the DRBIII

t monitor active codes as you work through the system.

NOTE: If equipped with Passenger Airbag On-Off switch, read the DTC’s in
all switch positions.
Wiggle the wiring harness and connectors of the appropriate airbag system and
rotate the steering wheel from stop to stop.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
You have just attempted to simulate the condition that initially set the trouble code
message.
The following additional checks may assist you in identifying a possible intermittent
problem:
- Visually inspect related wire harness connectors. Look for broken, bent, pushed out,
spread, corroded, or contaminated terminals.
- Visually inspect the related harnesses. Look for chafed, pierced, pinched or partially
broken wire.
- Refer to Wiring Diagrams and Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.
Did the DTC become active ?

All

Yes

→ Select appropriate symptom from Symptom List.

→ No problem found at this time. Erase all codes before returning

vehicle to customer.

AIRBAG

CLUSTER MESSAGE MISMATCH —

Continued

Symptom:

CONFIGURATION ERROR

When Monitored and Set Condition:

CONFIGURATION ERROR

When Monitored:

With ignition on the Side Impact Airbag Control Module monitors the

unused squib terminals for the a valid squib circuit resistance.

Set Condition:

When the SIACM detects a valid squib circuit resistance across the

unused terminals.

POSSIBLE CAUSES

SELECT MODULE REPORTING DTC

MISS WIRED LEFT SIACM CONNECTOR

MISS WIRED RIGHT SIACM CONNECTOR

LEFT SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE - LSIACM

RIGHT SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE - LSIACM

STORED CODE OR INTERMITTENT CONDITION

ACTIVE CODE PRESENT

TEST

ACTION

APPLICABILITY

Turn the ignition on.
NOTE: Ensure that the battery is fully charged.
NOTE: For the purpose of this test, the AECM and ORC modules will be
referred to as an ACM.
SELECT ONE:

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LEFT SIACM - ACTIVE DTC

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LEFT SIACM - STORED DTC

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RIGHT SIACM - ACTIVE DTC

Go To

RIGHT SIACM - STORED DTC

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NOTE: When reconnecting Airbag system components, the ignition must be
turned off and the battery must be disconnected.

AIRBAG

TEST

ACTION

APPLICABILITY

WARNING: TURN IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT
TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
Disconnect the Left SIACM connector.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the Left SIACM connector
wiring.
Is the connector correctly wired?

All

Yes

→ Replace the Left Side Impact Airbag Control Module in accor-

dance with Service Instructions. WARNING: IF THE SIDE IM-
PACT AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE IS DROPPED AT ANY
TIME, IT MUST BE REPLACED.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

→ Rewire the Left Side Impact Airbag Control Module connector.

Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

WARNING: TURN IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT
TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
Disconnect the Right SIACM connector.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the Right SIACM connector
wiring.
Is the connector correctly wired?

All

Yes

→ Replace the Right Side Impact Airbag Control Module in accor-

dance with Service Instructions. WARNING: IF THE SIDE IM-
PACT AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE IS DROPPED AT ANY
TIME, IT MUST BE REPLACED.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

→ Rewire the Right Side Impact Airbag Control Module connector.

Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

NOTE: Ensure the battery is fully charged.
With the DRBIII

t, record and erase all DTCs from all modules.

All active codes must be resolved before diagnosing any stored codes.
Maintain a safe distance from all airbags while performing the following steps.
With the DRBIII

t monitor active codes as you work through the system.

All

Yes

→ Select appropriate symptom from Symptom List.

→ No problem found at this time. Erase all codes before returning

vehicle to customer.

AIRBAG

CONFIGURATION ERROR —

Continued

Symptom:

DRIVER SQUIB 1 CIRCUIT OPEN

When Monitored and Set Condition:

DRIVER SQUIB 1 CIRCUIT OPEN

When Monitored:

With the ignition on the ACM monitors the resistance of the Driver

Squib 1 circuits.

Set Condition:

The ACM detects an open circuit or high resistance in the Driver Squib 1

circuits.

POSSIBLE CAUSES

DRIVER AIRBAG OPEN

CLOCKSPRING SQUIB CIRCUITS OPEN

DRIVER SQUIB 1 LINE 1 OR LINE 2 CIRCUIT OPEN

ACM, DRIVER SQUIB 1 CIRCUIT OPEN

STORED CODE OR INTERMITTENT CONDITION

ACTIVE CODE PRESENT

TEST

ACTION

APPLICABILITY

Turn the ignition on.
NOTE: Ensure that the battery is fully charged.
NOTE: For the purpose of this test, the AECM and ORC modules will be
referred to as an ACM.
SELECT ACTIVE or STORED DTC:

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ACM - ACTIVE DTC

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ACM - STORED DTC

Go To

NOTE: When reconnecting Airbag system components, the ignition must be
turned off and the battery must be disconnected.

AIRBAG

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