The PASSENGER AIR BAG ON/OFF indicators are used to notify the driver when the Passenger Presence System (PPS) has enabled or disabled the instrument panel (I/P) inflator module. When the ignition is turned ON, the PPS module will illuminate both PASSENGER AIR BAG ON/OFF indicators for 5 seconds. The PPS module conducts tests on the PPS components and circuits while both PASSENGER AIR BAG ON/OFF indicators are illuminated. If no malfunctions are detected, the PPS module will turn the PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator ON or OFF, depending on the status of the PPS. If a malfunction is detected, the PPS module will store a DTC, default the PPS to the OFF state, and communicate with the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) that a DTC has been set. The SDM will request the instrument panel cluster (IPC) to illuminate the AIR BAG indicator to notify the driver of a malfunction.

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 to the following requires repair or replacement of the affected:

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the inflatable restraint passenger air bag On/Off indicator.
2. Ignition OFF, test for less then 1 ohm between the ground circuit terminal 2 and ground.

⇒	If greater then the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.

3. Ignition ON, verify a test lamp illuminates between the ignition circuit terminal 4 and ground.

⇒	If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ignition circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal and the ignition circuit fuse is open, test or replace the inflatable restraint passenger air bag On/Off indicator.

4. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 3 and the ignition circuit terminal 4. With the passenger seat unoccupied, then occupied the test lamp should switch states within 5 seconds.

⇒	If the test lamp is always on, test the control circuit for a short to ground. If all circuits test normal replace the IPC.

⇒	If the test lamp is always off, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If all circuits test normal replace the IPC.

5. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 1 and the ignition circuit terminal 4. With the passenger seat unoccupied, then occupied the test lamp should switch states within 5 seconds.

⇒	If the test lamp is always on, test the control circuit for a short to ground. If all circuits test normal replace the IPC.

⇒	If the test lamp is always off, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If all circuits test normal replace the IPC.

6. If all circuits test normal, replace the inflatable restraint passenger air bag on/off indicator.

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.