The inflatable restraint passenger presence system (PPS) is used to monitor the weight of an occupant on the front outboard passenger seat and communicate the status to the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) whether to enable or suppress the deployment of the instrument panel (I/P) module. The PPS consist of an electronic control module, silicone filled sensor pad, pressure sensor, seat belt tension retractor sensor, wiring harness, and PASSENGER AIR BAG ON/OFF indicators. The silicone filled sensor pad is located under the passenger seat foam cushion and is connected by a hose clamped to the pressure sensor. The weight of the occupant sitting in the front passenger seat is measured as a pressure change within the bladder by the pressure sensor. The pressure sensor sends a voltage signal to the PPS module. If the pressure from the occupant's weight is less than a specified value, the PPS module will send a suppress signal to the SDM to disable the I/P module. If the pressure from the occupants weight is higher than a specified value, the PPS module will send an enable signal to the SDM to enable the I/P module. The PPS module will notify the customer of the enable/disable status by illuminating one of the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON/OFF indicators located on the instrument panel. The PPS monitors itself for faults and will set flash DTCs if a fault is detected. The PPS will also notify the SDM of a fault. The SDM will respond by setting either DTC B0092 or B0098 and requesting the instrument panel cluster (IPC) to illuminate the AIR BAG indicator.

Ignition voltage is between 9-16 volts.

The PPS detects ignition 1 voltage is less than 8 volts for 500 milliseconds.

Schematic Reference

SIR Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

SIR System Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Important: When removing connectors inspect for damage or corrosion. Damage or corrosion in the following requires repair or replacement of the affected component/connector.

•	PPS module

•	PPS wiring harness connector

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the PPS module.
2. Ignition OFF, test for less than 5 ohms between the ground circuit terminal 5 and ground.

⇒	If greater than the specified range, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance.

3. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the ignition voltage circuit terminal 9 and ground.

⇒	If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ignition voltage circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.

4. Reconnect all components, clear codes and recheck for DTC 024. Refer to Passenger Presence System Flash Code Procedures.

⇒	If DTC 032 resets, replace the PPS.

5. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the PPS module.

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.