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LOCATION:    16.3 Airbag (AB)      23 Electrical Test Program - Test (driver/passenger-side airbag/side airbag)


Electrical Test Program - Test (driver/passenger-side airbag/side airbag)

Test scope/
Test connection

Test condition Nominal value/
Possible cause/Remedy
1.0
Circuit 15R voltage supply
Low voltage/
Ignition key in position "2".


Wiring,
Battery.
2.0 SRS control module (N2/2)
Ignition key in position "2".
  N2/2

3.0


>
<
Ignition key in position "2".


3.1
3.1  


1

R12/3




2
Remove ignition key.
Remove driver airbag.
Disconnect driver AB
squib (R12/3).
Connect
( 22, Figure 5).
Set resistance of 2 .
Ignition key in position "2".



Driver airbag unit.

3.2
3.2


>
<
(except for Model 202 as of 06/97, Model 210 as of 03/97).

(Model 202 as of 07/97, Model 210 as of 04/97).




1



1



A45x1



X28/23






2



2
Remove ignition key.
Connect
( 22, Figure 4).
Set resistance of 2 .
Ignition key in position "2".



Check horn/airbag clock spring contact (A45) for continuity.

3.4

Model 140:
3.3
3.3  

>
<

Model 140 as of 07/97 only


3
X11/3



4
Remove ignition key.
Connect
( 22, Figure 2).
2 - 5 Wiring,
3.4
3.4  

>
<


10
N2/2



11
Remove ignition key. Disconnect N2/2 connector.
Connect
( 22, Figure 1).
2 - 5 Wiring.
4.0


-
+


6
5
N2/2




11
11
not connected.
Remove ignition key.
Disconnect N2/2 connector.
Connect
( 22, Figure 1).


>20 k
>20 k
Wiring,
Short to circuit 31, 30, 15, 15R.
5.0


>
<
Ignition key in position "2".



5.1
5.1  

1
R12/1


2
Remove ignition key.
Disconnect left front ETR squib (R12/1) connector.
Connect
( 22, Figure 5).
Set resistance of 2 .

Ignition key in position "2".



Seat belt retractor.

5.2
5.2


>
<


1
N2/2


2
Remove ignition key.
Disconnect N2/2 connector.
Connect
( 22, Figure 1).
2 - 5 Wiring.

Model 129:
ETR connector (left seat plug connection, X28/8) not properly connected.
6.0


-
+


6
5
N2/2




1
1
not connected.
Remove ignition key.
Disconnect N2/2 connector.
Connect
( 22, Figure 1).


>20 k
>20 k
Wiring,
Short to circuit 31, 30, 15, 15R.
7.0


>
<
Ignition key in position "2".



7.1
7.1



1

R12/2



2
Remove ignition key.
Disconnect right front ETR squib (R12/2) connector.
Connect
( 22, Figure 5).
Set resistance of 2 .
Ignition key in position "2".


Seat belt retractor.

7.2
7.2  

>
<


3
N2/2


4
Remove ignition key.
Disconnect N2/2 connector.
Connect
( 22, Figure 1).
2 - 5 Wiring.

Model 129:
ETR connector (right seat plug connection, X28/9) not properly connected.
8.0


-
+


6
5
N2/2




4
4
not connected.
Remove ignition key.
Disconnect N2/2 connector.
Connect
( 22, Figure 1).


>20 k
>20 k
Wiring,
Short to circuit 31, 30, 15, 15R.
9.0


>
<
Ignition key in position "2".



9.1
9.1  


1

R12/8



2
Remove ignition key.
Remove glove box.
Disconnect front passenger AB squib (R12/8) connector.
Connect
( 22, Figure 5).
Set resistance of 2 .
Ignition key in position "2".



Front passenger airbag unit.

Model 140:
SRS test connector (X11/13) not properly connected.
Model 202:
Airbag intermediate connector (X28/12) not properly connected.
Model 140 9.2,
except Model 129, 140, 210 as of 03/97:
9.3,
All models:
9.4
9.2  

>
<


5
X11/13


6
Remove ignition key.
Disconnect X11/13.
Connect
( 22, Figure 2).
2 - 5 Wiring,
9.4
9.3  


1
X28/12


2
Remove ignition key.
Disconnect X28/12.
Connect
( 22, Figure 4).
Set resistance of 2 .
Ignition key in position "2".


Wiring,
9.4
9.4


>
<


13
N2/2


14
Remove ignition key.
Disconnect N2/2 connector.
Connect
( 22, Figure 1).
2 - 5 Wiring.
10.0


-
+


6
5
N2/2




14
14
not connected.
Remove ignition key.
Disconnect N2/2 connector.
Connect
( 22, Figure 1).


>20 k
>20 k
Wiring,
Short to circuit 31, 30, 15, 15R.

1) Test scope/
Test connection
Test condition Nominal value/
Possible cause/Remedy
11.0

-//-
+
Ignition key in position "2".
A1e15 comes on.

A1e15 goes out after approx.
4 sec.






Wiring,
A1e15 shorted to +.
12.0




-//-

only
Ignition key in position "2".

Seat belt buckle not latched.
Seat belt buckle latched.





Wiring,
Open/short circuit to circuit 31,
Left ESA connector block (X55/3) not properly connected.
12.1  



only

-



+






6



5




N2/2











12



12
Remove ignition key.
Disconnect N2/2 connector.
Connect
( 22, Figure 1).
not connected.

Seat belt buckle not latched.
Seat belt buckle latched.
Seat belt buckle not latched.
Seat belt buckle latched.








280 - 580
70 - 279

> 20 k
> 20 k
Wiring,
Short to circuit 31, 30, 15, 15R,
Seat belt buckle.
13.0




-//-

only
Ignition key in position "2".


Seat belt buckle not latched.
Seat belt buckle latched.






Wiring,
Open/short circuit to circuit 31,
Right ESA connector block (X55/4) not properly connected.
13.1  


only



-



+







6



5





N2/2












8



8
Remove ignition key.
Disconnect N2/2 connector.
Connect
( 22, Figure 1).
not connected.

Seat belt buckle not latched.


Seat belt buckle latched.








280 - 580
70 - 279

> 20 k
Wiring,
Short to circuit 31, 30, 15, 15R,
Seat belt buckle.
14.0 Squibs
<
>
R12/1
R12/2
R12/3
R12/8
Squibs in series

R12/1-R12/2
R12/1-R12/3
R12/1-R12/8
R12/2-R12/3
R12/2-R12/8
R12/3-R12/8



1
3
10
13


1
1
1
3
3
10

N2/2














2
4
11
14


3
10
13
10
13
13
Remove ignition key.
Disconnect N2/2 connector.
Connect
( 22, Figure 1).
not connected.




2 - 5
2 - 5
3 - 5
2 - 5


> 20 k
> 20 k
> 20 k
> 20 k
> 20 k
> 20 k
Wiring,
Short circuit.
15.0

>
<
(only with left/right side airbag equipped vehicles)
connected.
Ignition key in position "2".





15.1
15.1  



(except Model 202 as of 06/97, Model 210 as of 03/97, Model 208)


(Model 202 as of 07/97, Model 210 as of 03/97, Model 208)




1




1




X35/1




X35/41






2




2

Remove ignition key.
Disconnect left front door separation point.
Connect
( 22, Figure 4).
Set resistance of 2 .
Ignition key in position "2".





15.2
15.2  

1
R12/9


2
Remove ignition key.
Remove interior door panel.
Connect
( 22, Figure 5).
Set resistance of 2 .
Ignition key in position "2".

Left side airbag,
15.3
15.3

>
<


16
N2/2



17
Remove ignition key.
Disconnect N2/2 connector.
Connect
( 22, Figure 1).
2 - 5
Wiring,
Contacts.
1) A DTC is recognized within 4 seconds after the ignition key is turned to position "1", or if a fault is present.

Test scope/
  Test connection   Test condition Nominal value/
Possible cause/Remedy
15.4  

-
+


6
5
N2/2




16
16
connected.
Remove ignition key.
Disconnect N2/2 connector.
Connect
( 22, Figure 1).



>20 k
>20 k
Wiring,
Short to circuit 31, 30, 15, 15R.
16.0

Voltage supply

(only with left/right side airbag equipped vehicles).

1
A53


3
Disconnect connector at A53.
Connect test cable:
( 22, Figure 6).
11 - 14 V Wiring.
16.1

Wiring fault

N2/2

20



A53

3
Connect
( 22, Figure 6).

<1 Wiring.

1) Test scope/
Test connection
Test condition Nominal value/
Possible cause/Remedy
16.2  

Insulation fault -


6

5
N2/2




20

20
Connect
( 22, Figure 5).
Disconnect connector at A53.




>20 k

>20 k


Wiring shorted to circuit 31

Wiring shorted to circuit 30, 15, 15R.
17.0

>
<

(only with left/right side airbag equipped vehicles).


 


 
Ignition key in position "2".

17.1
17.1  

(except model 202 as of 06/97, Model 210 as of 03/97, Model 208)

(Model 202 as of 07/97, Model 210 as of 03/97, Model 208)


1



1

X35/1



X35/42



2



2
Remove ignition key.
Disconnect left door separation point connector. connector.
Set resistance of 2 .
( 22, Figure 3).
Ignition key in position "2".





17.2
1) A DTC is recognized within 4 seconds after the ignition key is turned to position "1", or if a fault is present.

Test scope/
Test connection
Test condition Nominal value/
Possible cause/Remedy
17.2  

1
R12/9


2
Remove ignition key.
Remove door trim panel.
Set resistance of 2 .
( 22, Figure 5).
Ignition key in position "2".

Left side airbag,
17.3
17.3

>
<



18
N2/2



19
Remove ignition key.
Disconnect N2/2 connector.
Connect
( 22, Figure 1).
2 - 5 Wiring,
Contacts.
17.4  

-
+


6
5
N2/2





18
18
connected.
Remove ignition key.
Disconnect N2/2 connector.
Connect
( 22, Figure 1).


>20 k
>20 k
Wiring,
Short in wiring circuit 31,
Short in wiring circuit 30, 15, 15R
18.0

Voltage supply

(only with left/right side airbag equipped vehicles).

1

A54


3

Disconnect A54 connector.
Connect test cable, see
( 22, Figure 6).
11 - 14 V Wiring.
18.1

Wiring fault
N2/2

21



A54

3

Connect
( 22, Figure 1).
< 1 Wiring.
18.2

Insulation fault -
+


6
5
N2/2



21
21
Connect
( 22, Figure 1).
Disconnect connector at A54


>20 k
>20 k


Short in wiring circuit 31,
Short in wiring circuit 30, 15, 15R
19.0




Ignition key in position "2".



19.1
19.1  










3



3



3

X55/4



X55/4



X28/18




4



4



4
connected.
Connect
( 22, Figure 7).
Set resistance of 30 k
(seat occupied), use diode 1N4007 as well as 300 resistor, switched in parallel. Watch polarity!

Contact matt,
19.2
19.2  


3

X55/3
X55/4


4
Front passenger seat not occupied:
Front passenger seat occupied:

>70 k

30 k

Contact matt.
20.0

Voltage supply

Except for Model 129:


Model 129:






1


1




X55/3
X55/4


X28/18







4


4
Ignition key in position "1".
11 - 14 V Wiring.
20.1   Data line

Except for Model 129:


Model 129:
N2/2

1

N2/2

15







X55/3
X55/4
3


X28/18
3
Connect
( 22, Figure 1).
< 1 Wiring.
21.0
Voltage supply
(Models 129, 140, 170 only)

4

E16

1
Ignition key in position "1".
11 - 14 V


Wiring,
If values are OK:
E13
21.1  
Dimming

4

E16

1
Ignition key in position "1".

Switch on exterior lamps.
<1 V

11 - 14 V
Wiring.
21.2  
Activation
N2/2
33





2
Connect
( 22, Figure 1).
<1

Wiring.

Test scope/
  Test connection   Test condition Nominal value/
Possible cause/Remedy
22.0  

Activation
(Models 202, 208, 210)
N2/2
33



N72

2
Connect
( 22, Figure 1).
<1

Wiring.
22.1  

Voltage supply
(Model 208 only)


4


N72e1


1
Ignition key in position "1".
MB child seat "Babysafe" installed.

Switch on exterior lamps:
11 - 14 V



7 - 9 V
Lower control field control
module (N72).