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Test W: No Communication With The Restraints Control Module (RCM)

PINPOINT TEST W: NO COMMUNICATION WITH THE RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE (RCM)


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Normal Operation
The diagnostic tool communicates with the restraints control module (RCM) through the data link connector (DLC) C251 pin 7, circuit 70 (LB/WH).

Possible Causes
A no communication fault with the RCM can be caused by:
- faulted wiring, terminals or connectors.
- a faulted data link connector (DLC).
- a faulted RCM.
- low battery voltage