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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1999 🢒 Malibu 🢒 DTC 🢒 DTC B1022 Driver Deployment Loop Resistance Low

Object Number: 374350 Size: SF
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Circuit Description

When you first turn the ignition switch to the RUN position, the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) performs tests in order to diagnose critical malfunctions within itself. Next the SDM measures IGNITION 1 and the deployment loop voltages in order to make sure they are within their respective normal voltage ranges. Then the SDM proceeds with the resistance measurement test. During one portion of the resistance measurement test, the SDM does the following:

    • Grounds the driver sense low terminal 3 through an internal current sink.
    • Connects the driver sense low terminal 2 to an internal constant current source. This current produces proportional voltage drops in the deployment loop.
    • Measures the voltage difference between driver sense high and driver sense low.
    • Calculates the resistance of the driver deployment loop using the measured voltage.

Conditions for Setting the DTC
    • The driver and passenger deployment loops are not open.
    • The driver and passenger deployment loops are not shorted to voltage.
    • The driver deployment loop is not shorted to ground.
    • The driver deployment loop resistance is less than 1.7 ohms. The driver deployment loop consists of the following components:
       - Inflatable restraint steering wheel (driver inflator) module.
       - Inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil (SIR coil assembly).
       - Harness wiring of CKT 347.
       - Harness wiring of CKT 348.
       - Connector terminal contact.

The resistance measurement test checks for this malfunction. This test only occurs once each ignition cycle when IGNITION 1 is within the normal operating voltage range.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
    • The SDM sets a Diagnostic Trouble Code.
    • The SDM turns ON the AIR BAG warning lamp.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC
    • Current DTC
        The resistance of the driver deployment loop is more than 1.7 ohms and the ignition switch is cycled.
    • History DTC
       - You issue a scan tool CLEAR CODES command.
       - Once 250 malfunction free ignition cycles have occurred.

When you issue a scan tool CLEAR CODES command and the malfunction is still present, the DTC will not reappear until the next ignition cycle.

Diagnostic Aids

The following can cause an intermittent condition:

    • A short circuit between CKT 347 and CKT 348.
    • A short circuit between CKT 347 and CKT 1403.
    • A short circuit between CKT 347 and CKT 1404.
    • A malfunctioning shorting bar on the inflatable restraint steering wheel (driver inflator) module connector.
    • A malfunctioning shorting bar on the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil steering column connector.

The diagnostic table directs the technician to note the entry value of driver resistance. Comparing the value of driver resistance over multiple ignition cycles can be helpful in determining if an intermittent condition exists.

When measurements are requested in this table, use the J 39200 Digital Multimeter with the correct terminal adapter from the J 35616 Connector Test Adapter Kit. When an inspection for proper connection is requested, refer to Intermittents and Poor Connections . When a wire, connector or terminal repair is requested, use the J-38125 Terminal Repair Kit. Refer to Wiring Repair .

Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table:

  1. This determines the deployment loop resistance measured by the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM).

    2.

  2. This isolates the malfunction to one side of the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil yellow 2-way connector.

    3.

  3. This determines whether the malfunction is due to the inflatable restraint steering wheel module (driver inflator module) or the SIR coil assembly.

    4.

  4. This tests for a short from CKT 347 to CKT 348.

    5.

  5. This tests for a short from CKT 347 to CKT 1404.

DTC B1022 Driver Deployment Loop Resistance Low

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Was the SIR Diagnostic System Check performed?

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Go to Step 2

Go to SIR Diagnostic System Check

2

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Connect a scan tool to the DLC.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
  4. Request the SIR data list display.
  5. Read and record on the repair order the driver deployment loop resistance DRIVER RESISTANCE.
  6. Request the SIR DTC display.

Is DTC B1016 also present?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3
  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Disconnect the inflatable restraint steering wheel module yellow 2-way connector located inside the LH I/P wiring harness junction block.
  3. Disconnect the inflatable restraint I/P module yellow 2-way connector located inside the RH I/P wiring harness junction block.
  4. Repair the short from CKT 347 to CKT 1403.

Are the repairs complete?

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Go to Step 14

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4
  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Disconnect the inflatable restraint steering wheel module yellow 2-way connector located inside the LH I/P wiring harness junction block.
  3. Reconnect the 2-way connector.
  4. Inspect that the CPA is properly installed.
  5. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
  6. Using a scan tool, request the SIR data list display.
  7. Read the driver deployment loop resistance DRIVER RESISTANCE.

Is the resistance less than the specified value?

1.7 ohms

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

5
  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Replace the yellow 2-way harness connector located inside the LH I/P wiring harness junction block. Refer to Wiring Repair .

Are the repairs complete?

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Go to Step 14

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6

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Disconnect the inflatable restraint steering wheel module yellow 2-way connector located inside the LH I/P wiring harness junction block.
  3. Disconnect the inflatable restraint I/P module yellow 2-way connector located inside the RH I/P wiring harness junction block.
  4. Connect J 38715-A SIR Driver/Passenger Load Tool to the harness connectors.
  5. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
  6. Using the scan tool, request the SIR data list display.
  7. Read the driver deployment loop resistance DRIVER RESISTANCE.

Is the resistance less than the specified value?

1.7 ohms

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 7

7

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel (driver inflator) module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement .
  3. Disconnect J 38715-A from the driver 2-way harness connector.
  4. Connect the driver 2-way connector located inside the LH I/P wiring harness junction block.
  5. Connect J 38715-A to the upper inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil (SIR coil assembly) connector on the steering column.
  6. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
  7. Using the scan tool, request the SIR data list display.
  8. Read the driver deployment loop resistance DRIVER RESISTANCE.

Is the resistance less than the specified value?

1.7 ohms

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 8

8
  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Replace the inflatable restraint steering wheel module (driver inflator module). Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement .

Are the repairs complete?

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Go to Step 14

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9
  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Replace the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil (SIR coil assembly). Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement .

Are the repairs complete?

--

Go to Step 14

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10

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Disconnect the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM). Refer to Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Replacement .
  3. Disconnect J 38715-A .
  4. Measure the resistance from the SDM harness connector terminal 2 to terminal 3.

Is the resistance reading less than the specified value?

OL

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 12

11

Repair a short from CKT 347 to CKT 348.

Are the repairs complete?

--

Go to Step 14

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12

Measure the resistance from the SDM harness connector terminal 2 to terminal 4.

Is the resistance reading less than the specified value?

OL

Go to Step 13

Go to Integrity Check

13

Repair a short from CKT 347 to CKT 1404.

Are the repairs complete?

--

Go to Step 14

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14

Reconnect all the SIR system components, make sure all the components are properly mounted.

Have all the SIR components been reconnected and properly mounted?

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Go to Step 15

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15

Clear all the SIR DTCs.

Have all the SIR DTCs been cleared?

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Go to SIR Diagnostic System Check

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