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PID/Data Monitor & Record

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  1. PID/Data Monitor and Record option allows technician using scan tool to read the state of several Parameter IDs (PIDs) to aid in diagnosing the system.
  2. Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC), located under instrument panel to right of steering column. Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Follow manufacturer"s instructions for scan tool being used. PIDs are continuously updated on scan tool display.
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 AF: AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT INOPERATIVE (DTC B1869)  or TEST AG: AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT SHORT TO BATTERY (DTC B1870) 
No communication with RCM TEST AJ: NO COMMUNICATION WITH RCM 
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) IDENTIFICATION

Fault Code/Flash Code Go To Test
B1231/19 (1)
B1342/24 (2)
B1869(3) TEST AF: AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT INOPERATIVE (DTC B1869) 
B1870(3) TEST AG: AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT SHORT TO BATTERY (DTC B1870) 
B1885/46 TEST AB: LEFT PRETENSIONER CIRCUIT RESISTANCE LOW OR HIGH (DTC B1885/B1877) 
B1877/46 TEST AB: LEFT PRETENSIONER CIRCUIT RESISTANCE LOW OR HIGH (DTC B1885/B1877) 
B1878/17 TEST F: LEFT PRETENSIONER CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY OR IGNITION (DTC B1878) 
B1879/17 TEST G: LEFT PRETENSIONER CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND (DTC B1879) 
B1881/47 TEST AC: RIGHT PRETENSIONER CIRCUIT RESISTANCE LOW OR HIGH (DTC B1881/B1886) 
B1882/18 TEST H: RIGHT PRETENSIONER CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY OR IGNITION (DTC B1882) 
B1883/18 TEST I: RIGHT PRETENSIONER CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND (DTC B1883) 
B1886/47 TEST AC: RIGHT PRETENSIONER CIRCUIT RESISTANCE LOW OR HIGH (DTC B1881/B1886) 
B1887/15 TEST B: DRIVER AIR BAG CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND (DTC B1887) 
B1888/16 TEST D: PASSENGER AIR BAG CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND (DTC B1888) 
B1891/(4) TEST AH: AIR BAG TONE WARNING INDICATOR CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY OR IGNITION (B1891) 
B1892/(4) TEST AI: AIR BAG TONE WARNING INDICATOR CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND OR OPEN (DTC B1892) 
B1916/15 TEST C: DRIVER AIR BAG CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY OR IGNITION (DTC B1916) 
B1921/21 TEST J: RCM BRACKET GROUND RESISTANCE HIGH (DTC B1921) 
B1925/16 TEST E: PASSENGER AIR BAG CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY OR IGNITION (DTC B1925) 
B1932/32 TEST L: DRIVER AIR BAG RESISTANCE HIGH (DTC B1932) 
B1933/33 TEST M: PASSENGER AIR BAG RESISTANCE HIGH (DTC B1933) 
B1934/34 TEST N: DRIVER AIR BAG LOW RESISTANCE (DTC B1934) 
B1935/35 TEST O: PASSENGER AIR BAG RESISTANCE LOW (DTC B1935) 
B1992/36 TEST P: LEFT SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY OR IGNITION (DTC B1992) 
B1993/36 TEST Q: LEFT SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND (DTC B1993) 
B1994/36 TEST R: LEFT SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUIT RESISTANCE HIGH (DTC B1994) 
B1995/36 TEST S: LEFT SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUIT RESISTANCE LOW (DTC B1995) 
B1996/37 TEST T: RIGHT SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY OR IGNITION (DTC B1996) 
B1997/37 TEST U: RIGHT SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND (DTC B1997) 
B1998/37 TEST V: RIGHT SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUIT RESISTANCE HIGH (DTC B1998) 
B1999/37 TEST W: RIGHT SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUIT RESISTANCE LOW (DTC B1999) 
B2440/43 TEST Y: RIGHT SIDE CRASH SENSOR MOUNTING FAILURE (DTC B2440) 
B2441/42 TEST X: LEFT SIDE CRASH SENSOR MOUNTING FAILURE (DTC B2441) 
B2444/48 TEST AD: LEFT SIDE CRASH SENSOR INTERNAL FAULT (DTC B2444) 
B2445/49 TEST AE: RIGHT SIDE CRASH SENSOR INTERNAL FAULT (DTC B2445) 
C1414/29 TEST K: INCORRECT VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION CODE (DTC C1414) 
U2017/44 TEST Z: LEFT SIDE CRASH SENSOR COMMUNICATION FAULT (DTC U2017) 
U2018/45 TEST AA: RIGHT SIDE CRASH SENSOR COMMUNICATION FAULT (DTC U2018) 
(1) Replace Restraints Control Module (RCM) and crash sensors. See RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE (RCM)  and SIDE AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
(2) Replace RCM.
(3) Tone will sound only if additional DTCs are present.
(4) Flash code is not available.
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