Restraints and Safety Systems: Tools and Equipment
Special Tools:
Special Tools Description
J 35616-A Connector Test Adapter Kit
Use J 35616-A Connector Test Adapter kit whenever a diagnostic procedure requests checking or probing a terminal. Using the appropriate adapter will ensure that no damage to the terminal occurs from the DMM probe, 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 38125-A Terminal Repair Kit
Use J 38125-A Terminal Repair Kit for SRS wiring repair. This kit contains a special crimping tool, heat torch, and sealed splices. Do not use the terminals in the kit to replace damaged Supplemental Restraint System terminals unless specifically indicated by the terminal package.
J 38715-A SRS Driver/passenger Load Tool
Use J 38715-A SRS Driver/Passenger Load Tool only when the SRS diagnostics call for it. The Load Tool is used as a diagnostic aid and a 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 and is not used. Use no more than two connectors at any time.
One of the small connectors is used to substitute the load of the supplemental restraint steering wheel module. It is connected at the top of the column to the supplemental restraint steering wheel module coil. Use one of the following adapters to connect the load tool to the steering wheel module coil:
* J 38715-5 SRS Load Tool Adapter (pigtail connector).
* J 38715-30 Steering Column SRS Load Tool Adapter (integral connector).
Another small connector is used to substitute the load of the supplemental restraint steering wheel module and the supplemental restraint steering wheel module coil. 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 supplemental restraint IP module. It is connected to the supplemental restraint IP module harness connector.
You substitute the resistance of the inflator module to determine whether an inflator circuit component is causing a system malfunction. Use the load tool only when specifically called for in the diagnostic procedures.
J 38715-96 SRS Shorting Bar Tool
Use J 38715-96 SRS Shorting Bar Tool only when the SRS diagnostics call for it. The shorting bar tool lifts one side of the shorting bar on the supplemental restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) harness connector. The Connector Position Assurance (CPA) lifts the opposite side of the shorting bar. When the CPA and the shorting bar tool are installed the warning lamp circuit is disconnected from the ground circuit turning the warning lamp OFF.
J 38826 SRS Deployment Harness
Use J 38826 SRS Deployment Harness in order to deploy a driver inflator module outside of the vehicle. Use one of the following adapters to connect the deployment harness to the inflator module:
* J 38826-20 SRS Deployment Harness Adapter (pigtail connector).
* J 38826-50 SRS Deployment Harness Adapter (integral connector).
J 39200 Digital Multimeter
The J 39200 Digital Multimeter (DMM) is the preferred DMM for use in SRS diagnosis and repair. However, J 34029-A may be used if J 39200 is not available. No other DMMs are approved for SRS diagnosis and repair.
Scan Tool
The scan tool is used for the following reasons:
- To read and clear SRS Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).
- To provide SRS circuit values using the data list function.
Refer to the scan tool operator's manual for specific information on how to use it.