Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2003 Chrysler 300M BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Air Bag Restraint Systems
- Description & Operation
- Component Locations
- System Operation Check
- Air Bag Safety Precautions
- Adjustments
- Disabling & Activating Air Bag System
- Disposal Procedures
- Post-Collision Inspection
- Removal & Installation
- Notes
- Body Control Module (BCM)
- CLOCKSPRING
- Driver-Side Air Bag Module
- Driver-Side Air Bag Trim Cover
- Instrument Cluster
- Instrument Panel
- Occupant Restraint Controller (Orc)
- Passenger-Side Air Bag Module
- Powertrain Control Module (Pcm) (Deployed Module)
- Side Impact Air Bag Control Module (SIACM)
- Side Air Bag Module
- Steering Column
- Steering Wheel
- Diagnostics
- Diagnostic Tests
- Notes
- Test 1A: Accelerometer 1, Accelerometer 2, Internal 1, Internal 2, Output Driver 1, Output Driver 2, Stored Energy Firing 1
- Test 2A: Loss Of Ignition Run Only
- Test 3A: Loss Of Ignition Run-Start
- Test 4A: Seat Squib Circuit Open
- Test 5A: Seat Squib Circuit Short
- Test 6A: Seat Squib Circuit Short To Battery
- Test 7A: Seat Squib Short To Ground
- Test 8A: Calibration Mismatch, Vehicle Body Style Unknown
- Test 9A: Cluster Message Mismatch
- Test 10A: Driver Squib 1 Circuit Open
- Test 11A: Driver Squib 1 Circuit Short
- Test 12A: Driver Squib 1 Circuit Short To Battery
- Test 13A: Driver Squib 1 Circuit Short To Ground
- Test 14A: Interrogate Left SIACM
- Test 15A: Interrogate Right SIACM
- Test 16A: No Cluster Message
- Test 17A: No Left SIACM Message
- Test 18A: No Odometer Message
- Test 19A: No Right SIACM Message
- Test 20A: Module Not Configured For SAB
- Test 21A: Passenger Squib 1 Circuit Open
- Test 22A: Passenger Squib 1 Circuit Short
- Test 23A: Passenger Squib 1 Circuit Short To Battery
- Test 24A: Passenger Squib 1 Circuit Short To Ground
- Test 25A: Air Bag Warning Light Circuit Open, Air Bag Warning Light Circuit Short
- Test 26A: Air Bag Warning Light On Without Trouble Codes
- Test 27A: No PCI Transmission
- Test 28A: Configuration Error
- Test 1B: Repairing Stored Codes
- Test VER-1: Air Bag Verification Test
- Test VER-2: Body Verification Test
- Vehicle Communications
- Torque Specifications
- Wiring Diagrams
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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