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Tests AI: DTC B1997 - Passenger Side, Side Mount Air Bag Circuit Short to Ground Fault

PINPOINT TEST AI: DTC B1997 - PASSENGER SIDE, SIDE MOUNT AIR BAG CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND FAULT


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Normal Operation
The restraints control module (RCM) checks the passenger side air bag circuits for faults. If the RCM detects a short to ground on a passenger side air bag module circuit, it will store diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B1997 in memory and illuminate the air bag indicator.

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

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