Restraints and Safety Systems: Tools and Equipment

SPECIAL TOOLS

WARNING: TO AVOID DEPLOYMENT WHEN TROUBLESHOOTING THE SRS, DO NOT USE ELECTRICAL TEST EQUIPMENT SUCH AS A BATTERY-POWERED OR AC-POWERED VOLTMETER, OHMMETER, ETC., OR ANY TYPE OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT OTHER THAN THAT SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL. DO NOT USE A NON-POWERED PROBE TYPE TESTER. INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL MUST BE FOLLOWED CAREFULLY, OTHERWISE PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT.

SRS DRIVER/PASSENGER LOAD TOOL





The SRS Driver/Passenger Load Tool J-1433 is used only when called for in this section. It is used as a diagnostic aid and safety device to prevent inadvertent inflator module deployment.

The load tool has four yellow connectors attached to its case.

The three small connectors are electrically functional and serve as resistive load substitutions. The large dummy connector does not serve as a load substitution but merely takes the physical place of the DERM connector when needed.

No more than two connectors are used at any time. One of the small connectors is used to substitute for the load of the driver inflator module when it is connected at the top of the column to the SRS coil assembly. Another small connector is used to substitute for the load of the driver inflator module and the SRS coil assembly when it is connected at the base of the column to the SRS wiring harness. The third small connector is used to substitute for the load of the passenger inflator module when connected to the passenger inflator module harness connector.

By substituting the resistance of the load tool when called for, a determination can be made as to whether an inflator circuit component is causing system malfunction and which component is causing the malfunction. The load tool should be used only when specifically called for in the diagnostic procedures.

J 39200 DVM





The J 39200 DVM is the preferred DVM for use in SRS diagnosis and repair. However, J 34029-A may be used if J 39200 is not available. No other DVMs are approved for SRS diagnosis and repair.

SCAN TOOL





The Tech 1 is used to read and clear SRS Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).
Scan tools from other manufacturers may be used. Refer to the Operator's Manual for the tool for specific instructions.

J 35616-A CONNECTOR TEST ADAPTER KIT





The J 3561 6-A Connector Test Adapter Kit must be used whenever a diagnostic procedure requests checking or probing a terminal. Using the appropriate adapter will ensure that no damage to the terminal will occur from the DVM prove, such as spreading or bending. The adapter will also give an idea of whether contact tension is sufficient, helping to find an open or intermittent open due to poor terminal contact.





J-41434 SRS DEPLOYMENT TOOL

J-41497 SRS DEPLOYMENT FIXTURE