Diagnostic Test
- CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC
- With the scan tool, read Emergency Assistance Module (EAM) DTCs and record on the repair order.
- With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
- With the scan tool, read EAM DTCs.
Did the DTC return?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Perform the TESTING FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION procedure. Refer to TESTING FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
- CHECK THE (R41) AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the Emergency Assistance Module (EAM) C1 harness connector.
- Disconnect the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) C1 harness connector.
- Measure the resistance of the (R41) Airbag Deployment Signal circuit between the EAM C1 harness connector and ORC C1 harness connectors.
Is the resistance below 3.0 Ohms?
Yes
- Go To 3
No
- Repair the (R41) Airbag Deployment Signal circuit for an open.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
- CHECK THE STATUS OF THE DTC
- Reconnect the EAM C1 harness connector.
- Reconnect the (ORC) C1 harness connector
- Turn the ignition on.
- Wait 10 seconds.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Did the DTC return?
Yes
- Go To 4
No
- Perform the TESTING FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION procedure. Refer to TESTING FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
- CHECK RELATED HARNESS CONNECTIONS
- Disconnect all EAM harness connectors.
- Disconnect all related in-line harness connections (if equipped).
- Disconnect the related component harness connectors.
- Inspect harness connectors, component connectors, and all male and female terminals for the following conditions:
- Proper connector installation.
- Damaged connector locks.
- Corrosion.
- Other signs of water intrusion.
- Weather seal damage (if equipped).
- Bent terminals.
- Overheating due to a poor connection (terminal may be discolored due to excessive current draw).
- Terminals that have been pushed back into the connector cavity.
- Perform a terminal drag test on each connector terminal to verify proper terminal tension.
Repair any conditions that are found.
- Reconnect all EAM harness connectors. Be certain that all harness connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- Reconnect all in-line harness connectors (if equipped). Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- Reconnect all related component harness connectors. Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
- Using the recorded Environmental Data, along with the When Monitored and Set Conditions above, operate the vehicle in the conditions that set the DTC.
- With the scan tool, read EAM DTCs.
Did the DTC return?
Yes
- Replace the EAM in accordance with the Service information. Refer to MODULE, EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE (EAM), REMOVAL .
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
- Test complete.