Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Tests AK

PINPOINT TEST AK: THE AIR BAG WARNING CHIME DOES NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY


Test AK1-AK3:






Test AK3-AK5:






Normal Operation
The air bag warning chime is hardwired from the restraint control module (RCM) to the instrument cluster through circuit 8-JA13 (WH/BK). When the air bag warning indicator is inoperative, the RCM will provide a ground on the air bag chime circuit and the instrument cluster will provide an audible chime.

Possible Causes
- circuit 8-JA13 (WH/BK) open, short to power or ground
- RCM
- instrument cluster