Tests AH: DTC B1996 - Passenger Side, Side Mount Air Bag Circuit Short to VBatt Fault

PINPOINT TEST AH: DTC B1996 - PASSENGER SIDE, SIDE MOUNT AIR BAG CIRCUIT SHORT TO VBATT FAULT

AH1-AH3:

AH3-AH4:

AH5-AH6:

Normal Operation
The restraints control module (RCM) checks the passenger side air bag circuits for faults. If the RCM detects a short to voltage on a passenger side air bag module circuit, it will store diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B1996 in memory and illuminate the air bag indicator.

Fault Conditions
The RCM monitors for the following fault condition:
- Circuit short to voltage

Possible Causes
A passenger side air bag module short to voltage fault can be caused by:
- damaged wiring, terminals or connectors.
- a faulted RCM.