How to change the right front impact sensor?

[wvladimire]

Hello,

New here and need some help. After three days of searching on line, I'm giving up and posting this thread. To make a long story short here is the abridged version.

My airbag light is on, the code says that the right front impact sensor is defective. I have the part already, but cannot find where it is. Can someone direct me on how to change this darn sensor? Where it is an all that. Your help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your help.

[CREWZIN]

HI,

Sorry nobody has replied to your question. I tried searching last night when I first saw your post. Haynes, Chilton, PT parts manual, PT service manual and Google and although I found mention of the part there was no location or illustration to go along with it.

Can you tell me exactly what code you got from the computer?

[wvladimire]

I can't remember the code number at this moment, but can find it later, the code means that the sensor is only sporadically transmitting to the computer. So the sensor must be replaced.

[Wumpus]

All I can find is this....

From PTdoityourself.net

"In PT's with side airbag systems, the side impact module is called the Side Impact Airbag Control Module (SIACM). The right side SIACM controls the right seat airbag. The left side SIACM controls the left seat airbag. The SIACM modules cannot be interchanged and are located in the left and right B pillars, which are adjacent to the front seats. They are only found in PT's with the side airbag systems. Each SIACM contains two accelerometers, both accelerometers must agree in order to deploy the seat airbag. In the event of a side impact, the appropriate SIACM will send an electronic signal to its airbag, deploying the airbag. The SIACM communicates with the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) via the PCI data bus circuit.

We have an OE Restraint System guide in the Pit area on the site, which explains the system in detail and includes replacement procedures for all of the modules. However, to complete the installation, you would need a DRB scan tool and Body Diagnostic Procedures manual. Although it is not a difficult installation, there is a matter of safety and liability involved, and we suggest that only qualified trained technicians handle airbag repair. Oddly, many mechanics have little or no formal training. "

So it looks like you're gonna have to take it somewhere.....
btw here is the link...
ptdoityourself.net PTDIY.net - PT Cruiser Technical Library Part Forty Four Q&A 1076 - 1100