Dodge Neon / Neon SRT-4. Manual - part 456

TEST

ACTION

APPLICABILITY

WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, TURN THE IGNI-
TION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT TWO MINUTES BE-
FORE PROCEEDING.
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.

All

Repair

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

AIRBAG

LOSS OF IGNITION RUN ONLY —

Continued

Symptom:

MODULE NOT CONFIGURED FOR SAB

When Monitored and Set Condition:

MODULE NOT CONFIGURED FOR SAB

When Monitored:

With ignition on, the ACM monitors the PCI Bus for a message

containing an

9A9 in the 4 th position of the VIN. This character identifies the type of safety

equipment and should match the VIN. The PCM transmits the VIN every 13.76 seconds.

Set Condition:

The code will set, if the ACM detects a Side Impact Airbag Module active

on the PCI Bus and the 4 th character of the VIN message is not an

9A9.

POSSIBLE CAUSES

CHECK PCM VIN

PCM, PCI COMMUNICATION FAILURE

MODULE NOT CONFIGURED

ACM, NOT CONFIGURED FOR SIDE AIRBAGS

STORED CODE OR INTERMITTENT CONDITION

ACTIVE CODE PRESENT

TEST

ACTION

APPLICABILITY

Turn the ignition on.
Ensure 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:

All

ACM - ACTIVE DTC

Go To

ACM - STORED DTC

Go To

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

Turn the ignition on.
Connect the DRB to the data link connector and select PCM, SYSTEM TEST.
Does the DRB show PCM Active on the Bus:?

All

Yes

→ Go To 3

→ Refer to category COMMUNICATION and select the related

symptom.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

AIRBAG

TEST

ACTION

APPLICABILITY

With the DRB read the Vehicle Identification Number in the Powertrain Control
Module.
Compare the VIN displayed on the DRB screen and the Vehicle VIN plate.
Does the VIN plate and the PCM VIN match?

All

Yes

→ Go To 4

→ Replace the Powertrain Control Module and program with the

correct vehicle identification number.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

Using the DRB select MISCELLANEOUS and then CONFIGURE FOR SIDE
AIRBAGS.
Then press the continue button to display the current side airbag status.
Does the DRBIII

t show current status as ACM WITHOUT SIDE AIRBAG?

All

Yes

→ Using the DRB select ACM WITH SIDE AIRBAGS to configure

the ACM for Side Airbags.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

→ Go To 5

WARNING: TURN THE IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND
WAIT TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
WARNING: IF THE AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE IS DROPPED AT ANY
TIME, IT MUST BE REPLACED.
If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair.

All

Repair

Replace the Airbag Control Module in accordance with Service
Instructions. WARNING: IF THE AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE
IS DROPPED AT ANY TIME, IT MUST BE REPLACED.
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

MODULE NOT CONFIGURED FOR SAB —

Continued

Symptom:

NO CLUSTER MESSAGE

When Monitored and Set Condition:

NO CLUSTER MESSAGE

When Monitored:

With ignition on, the ACM monitors the PCI Bus for a message from

the MIC containing the airbag warning indicator status. The MIC transmits the message
one time at ignition on, lamp state change, or in response to the ACM message.

Set Condition:

If the MIC message is not received for 10 consecutive seconds, the code

will set.

POSSIBLE CAUSES

MIC, COMMUNICATION FAILURE

ACM, NO CLUSTER MESSAGES

STORED CODE OR INTERMITTENT CONDITION

ACTIVE CODE PRESENT

TEST

ACTION

APPLICABILITY

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.
Turn the ignition on.
SELECT ACTIVE or STORED DTC:

All

ACM - ACTIVE DTC

Go To

ACM - STORED DTC

Go To

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

Turn the ignition on.
With the DRBIII

t, ensure PCI Bus communications with the Instrument Cluster.

Is the Instrument Cluster communicating on the PCI Bus?

All

Yes

→ Go To 3

→ Refer to category COMMUNICATION CATEGORY and select the

related symptom INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BUS +/- SIGNAL
OPEN or NO RESPONSE.

AIRBAG

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