DTC 54: Driver Module Short To Battery
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Kia Spectra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM . Disconnect ADU connector and lower clockspring connector. Measure voltage between ADU connector terminal No. 10 (Yellow/Black wire) and ground. See Figure. Measure voltage between ADU connector terminal No. 11 (Yellow/Red wire) and ground. If voltage is present in either circuit, replace wire harness between ADU connector and clockspring. If voltage is not present, go to next step.
- Remove driver-side air bag module. See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Measure voltage between upper clockspring connector terminal No. 2 and ground. See WIRING DIAGRAMS . Measure voltage between upper clockspring connector terminal No. 3 and ground. If voltage is present in either circuit, replace clockspring assembly. See CLOCKSPRING under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. If voltage is not present in either circuit, replace driver-side air bag module.