Air Bag - Revised Dagnostic Test Procedure: Overview
NO.: 26-06-92GROUP: Miscellaneous
DATE: Aug. 10, 1992
SUBJECT:
Diagnostic Test Procedure Revision-Passive Restraint Systems
MODELS:
1992 (AA) Acclaim/Spirit/LeBaron Sedan
(AC) Dynasty/New Yorker Salon
(AG) Daytona
(AJ) LeBaron Coupe/LeBaron Convertible
(AP) Sundance/Shadow/Shadow Convertible
(AS) Caravan/Grand Caravan/Caravan CV
Voyager/Grand Voyager/Town & Country
(AY) Imperial/New Yorker Fifth Avenue
1993 (ZJ) Grand Cherokee
DISCUSSION:
Pages 1 thru 7 (the Introduction Section) of the 1992 Passive Restraint System Diagnostic Procedures Manual, Publication No. 81-699-0243, have been revised. These pages have been rewritten to more fully describe the objective of this manual. Please insert these pages into the appropriate diagnostic manual.
POLICY:
Information Only
Attachments
1.0 INTRODUCTION
The procedures contained in this manual include all the specifications, instructions, and graphics needed to diagnose air bag electrical system problems.
When repairs are required, refer to the appropriate 1992 service manual for the proper removal and repair procedure.
Diagnostic procedures change every year. New diagnostic systems may be added; carryover systems may be enhanced. READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE TRYING TO DIAGNOSE A VEHICLE CODE. It is recommended that you review the entire manual to become familiar with all new and changed diagnostic procedures.
The diagnostics in this manual are based on the failure condition or symptom being present at time of diagnosis.
After using this book, if you have any comments or recommendations, please fill out the form at the back of the book and mail it back to us.
1.1 SYSTEM COVERAGE
This diagnostic procedure manual covers 1992 and 1992-1/2 vehicles equipped with the air bag svstem. The following body styles are equipped with a driver's side air bag in 1992: AA, AC, AG, AJ, AP, AS, AY and LJ.
1.2 SIX STEP TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
Diagnosis of the air bag system is done in six basic steps:
^ Verification of Complaint
^ Verification of any Related Symptoms
^ Symptom Analysis
^ Problem Isolation
^ Repair of Isolated Problem
^ Verification of Proper Operation
2.0 IDENTIFICATION OF SYSTEM
Vehicles equipped with the air bag system can be identified by the presence of an extra large horn pad in the center of the steering wheel, bearing the SRS air bag logo.
3.0 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND FUNCTIONAL OPERATION
3.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The air bag system is designed to provide increased driver protection if the vehicle is involved in a front-end collision. The system is most effective when used in conjunction with the seat belt system, but it will operate and provide a reduced measure of protection even without seat belts being used.
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