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Body Control Module: Description and OperationAirbag System
AIRBAG SYSTEM
(ACM)
The airbag system is designed to provide increased driver and passenger protection if the vehicle is involved in a front-end collision. The system isdesigned to be used in conjuction with the seat belt system. Currently, Chrysler Corporation uses two types of Airbag Control Modules .The ASDM system is a mechanically-triggered system utilizing two front impact sensors and a sensor inside the module. The AECM is anelectronically-triggered system that uses only its own internal electronic sensor to trigger the airbags. The TJ Body uses only the AECM system.
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Whenever the ignition key is turned to the RUN or START position, the Airbag Control Module (ACM) performs a lamp check by turning theAIRBAG warning lamp on. The lamp stays lit for to , then goes OFF. If the lamp remains OFF, it means the ACM has checked thesystem and found it to be free of discernable malfunctions. The airbag system is monitored by the ACM.
The ACM monitors critical input and output circuits within the airbag system, making sure they are operating correctly. Some circuits are testedcontinuously; others are checked only under certain circumstances. The ACM provides diagnostic information about the airbag system to thetechnician through the DRB via the CCD bus.
The AIRBAG warning lamp is the only point at which "symptoms" of a system malfunction can be observed by the customer.
The deceleration or g-force resulting from the impact of a front-end collision causes the electronic sensor inside of the ACM to be triggered. Thiscauses the inflators to be actuated, thus deploying the airbags. The total time between determining to deploy and deflation of the airbag is of a second.1/10th
1999 Wranglers will be equipped with a passenger airbag ON/OFF switch. This switch has an LED that will light when the switch is in the "OFF"position. While in the "OFF" position a circuit board inside the switch will simulate a passenger airbag to prevent the ACM from logging a DTC.However it is important that the ignition be in the OFF before moving the ON/OFF switch to the OFF or ON position, otherwise the ACM may loga DTC and turn on the airbag warning lamp due to a momentary open of the switch contacts.
Use the test procedures in this book to find the cause of any customer complaint regarding the AIRBAG warning lamp such as:-
warning lamp does not come on at all
- warning lamp stays ON
AIRBAG DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES
Airbag diagnostic trouble codes consist of active and stored codes. If more than one exists, diagnostic priority should be given to the activecode(s).
Each diagnostic trouble code is diagnosed by following a specific testing procedure. The diagnostic test procedures contain step-by-stepinstructions for determining the cause of the trouble codes. It is necessary to perform all of the tests in this book to diagnose an individual code.
Active diagnostic trouble codes for the airbag system are not permanent and will change the moment the reason for the code is corrected. In certaintest procedures, diagnostic trouble codes are used as a diagnostic tool.
Active Codes
An active trouble code indicates an on-going malfunction. This means that the defect is currently there every time the airbag control modulechecks that circuit/function. It is impossible to erase an active code; active codes automatically erase themselves when the reason for the code hasbeen corrected.
With the exception of the warning lamp trouble codes or malfunctions, when a malfunction is detected, the AIRBAG lamp remains lit for aminimum of or as long as the malfunction is present.12 seconds