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

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


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Normal Operation
The diagnostic tool communicates with the restraints control module (RCM) monitors through the data link connector (DLC) C251-7.

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