Dodge Neon / Neon SRT-4. Manual - part 463

TEST

ACTION

APPLICABILITY

WARNING: TURN THE IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND
WAIT TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
WARNING: DO NOT PLACE AN INTACT UNDEPLOYED SEAT BACK PAD-
DED SIDE DOWN ON A HARD SURFACE, THE AIRBAG WILL PROPEL
INTO THE AIR IF ACCIDENTALLY DEPLOYED, AND COULD RESULT IN
SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURY.
Disconnect the Seat Airbag connector.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean repair as necessary.
Connect the appropriate Load Tool to the Seat Airbag connector.
WARNING: TURN IGNITION ON, THEN RECONNECT THE BATTERY.
With the DRB, read the SIACM active DTC’s.
Does the DRB show SEAT SQUIB CIRCUIT SHORT?

All

Yes

→ Go To 3

→ Replace Seat Airbag in accordance with the Service Information.

Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

WARNING: TURN THE IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND
WAIT TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
WARNING: DO NOT PLACE AN INTACT UNDEPLOYED SEAT BACK PAD-
DED SIDE DOWN ON A HARD SURFACE, THE AIRBAG WILL PROPEL
INTO THE AIR IF ACCIDENTALLY DEPLOYED, AND COULD RESULT IN
SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURY.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Connect the appropriate Load Tool adaptor to the SIACM connector.
Disconnect the Side Impact Airbag Control Module connector
Measure the resistance between the Seat Squib Line 1 and Line 2 circuits at the Seat
Airbag connector.
Is the resistance below 10K ohms?

All

Yes

→ Repair Seat Squib Line 1 shorted to Line 2 circuit.

Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

→ Replace the Side Impact Airbag Control Module in accordance

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

AIRBAG

SEAT SQUIB CIRCUIT SHORT —

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TEST

ACTION

APPLICABILITY

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

SEAT SQUIB CIRCUIT SHORT —

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Symptom:

SEAT SQUIB SHORT TO BATTERY

When Monitored and Set Condition:

SEAT SQUIB SHORT TO BATTERY

When Monitored:

When the ignition is on, the SIACM monitors the voltage of the Seat

Squib circuits.

Set Condition:

When the SIACM detects high voltage on the Seat Squib circuits.

POSSIBLE CAUSES

SEAT AIRBAG SHORT TO BATTERY

SEAT SQUIB LINE 1 OR LINE 2 SHORTED TO BATTERY

SIACM, SEAT SQUIB SHORT TO BATTERY

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 ONE:

All

LEFT SIACM - ACTIVE DTC

Go To

LEFT SIACM - STORED DTC

Go To

RIGHT SIACM - ACTIVE DTC

Go To

RIGHT SIACM - STORED DTC

Go To

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.
WARNING: DO NOT PLACE AN INTACT UNDEPLOYED SEAT BACK PAD-
DED SIDE DOWN ON A HARD SURFACE, THE AIRBAG WILL PROPEL
INTO THE AIR IF ACCIDENTALLY DEPLOYED, AND COULD RESULT IN
SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURY.
Disconnect the Seat Airbag connector.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Connect the appropriate Load Tool to the Seat Airbag connector.
WARNING: TURN IGNITION ON, THEN RECONNECT THE BATTERY.
With the DRBIII

t, read SIACM active DTC’s.

Does the DRBIII

t display SEAT SQUIB SHORT TO BATTERY?

All

Yes

→ Go To 3

→ Replace Seat Airbag in accordance with the Service Information.

Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

WARNING: TURN IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT
TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
WARNING: DO NOT PLACE AN INTACT UNDEPLOYED SEAT BACK PAD-
DED SIDE DOWN ON A HARD SURFACE, THE AIRBAG WILL PROPEL
INTO THE AIR IF ACCIDENTALLY DEPLOYED, AND COULD RESULT IN
SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURY.
Disconnect the Airbag Load Tool Jumper.
Disconnect the Side Impact Airbag Control Module connector.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Connect the appropriate Load Tool SIACM adaptor to the SIACM connector.
WARNING: TURN IGNITION ON, THEN RECONNECT THE BATTERY.
Measure the voltage of the Seat Squib Line 1 and Line 2 circuits between the Seat
Airbag connector and ground.
Is any voltage present on either circuit?

All

Yes

→ Repair Seat Squib Line 1 or Line 2 shorted to battery.

Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

→ Replace the Side Impact Airbag Control Module in accordance

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

AIRBAG

SEAT SQUIB SHORT TO BATTERY —

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