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Active Commands

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Active command allows verification of AIR BAG warning light and chime operation. When air bag output command is executed, AIR BAG warning light and chime are activated simultaneously for about 4 seconds. Both devices are deactivated automatically.

DIAGNOSTIC SYMPTOMS

Condition Go To Test
AIR BAG warning light on continuously TEST A: AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON CONTINUOUSLY-RCM DISCONNECTED, INOPERATIVE OR LOST/LOW IGNITION FEED 
Audible tone/DTCs retrieved TEST N: AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT INOPERATIVE (DTC B1869)  or TEST O: AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY (DTC B1870) 
No communication with Restraints Control Module (RCM) TEST P: NO COMMUNICATION WITH RCM 
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) IDENTIFICATION

Fault Code/Flash Code Go To Test
B1231/19 (1)
B1342/24 (1)
B1869(2) TEST N: AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT INOPERATIVE (DTC B1869) 
B1870(2) TEST O: AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY (DTC B1870) 
B1887/15 TEST D: DRIVER AIR BAG CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND (DTC B1887) 
B1888/16 TEST F: PASSENGER AIR BAG CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND (DTC B1888) 
B1891/(3) TEST M: AIR BAG TONE WARNING INDICATOR CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY OR IGNITION (DTC B1891) 
B1892/(3) TEST L: AIR BAG TONE WARNING INDICATOR CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND OR OPEN (DTC B1892) 
B1916/15 TEST E: DRIVER AIR BAG CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY OR IGNITION (DTC B1916) 
B1921/21 TEST B: RCM BRACKET GROUND RESISTANCE HIGH (DTC B1921) 
B1925/16 TEST G: PASSENGER AIR BAG CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY OR IGNITION (DTC B1925) 
B1932/32 TEST H: DRIVER AIR BAG RESISTANCE HIGH (DTC B1932) 
B1933/33 TEST I: PASSENGER AIR BAG CIRCUIT RESISTANCE HIGH (DTC B1933) 
B1934/34 TEST J: DRIVER AIR BAG CIRCUIT LOW RESISTANCE (DTC B1934) 
B1935/35 TEST K: PASSENGER AIR BAG RESISTANCE LOW (DTC B1935) 
C1414/29 TEST C: INCORRECT VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION CODE (DTC C1414) 
(1) Replace Restraints Control Module (RCM). See RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE (RCM)  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
(2) Tone will sound only if additional DTCs are present.
(3) Flash code is not available.