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Tests AL: DTC B2228 - Air Bag Driver Circuit Short to Ground Loop #2 Fault

PINPOINT TEST AL: DTC B2228 - AIR BAG DRIVER CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND LOOP #2 FAULT


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Normal Operation
The restraints control module (RCM) checks all of the driver air bag circuits for faults. If the RCM detects a short to ground on any of the driver air bag module squib 2 circuits, it will store diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B2228 in memory and illuminate the air bag indicator.

Fault Conditions
The RCM monitors for the following fault condition:
- circuit short to ground.

Possible Causes
A driver air bag module squib 2 circuit short to ground fault can be caused by:
- damaged wiring, terminals or connectors.
- a faulty clockspring.
- a faulty driver air bag module.
- a faulted RCM.