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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 to diagnose critical malfunctions within itself. The SDM monitors the voltage levels at the passenger frontal SIR enable and disable terminals of the SDM to determine the position of the inflatable restraint IP module switch. The SDM then performs the following continuous diagnostic tests on the deployment loops:

    • Deployment loop voltage out of range test
    • Deployment loop resistance measurement test

If the voltage out of range test detects a short to voltage condition, the resistance measurement test for that deployment loop will not be performed.

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • Ignition 1 voltage is within the normal operating voltage range.
    • Passenger frontal SIR enable circuit is not shorted to voltage.
    • Passenger frontal SIR disable circuit is not shorted to voltage.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The voltage at passenger SIR enable is low with the passenger AIR BAG lamp ON and the voltage at passenger SIR disable is high.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • The inflatable restraint IP module switch is defaulted to a calibrated state.
    • The SDM commands ON the AIR BAG warning lamp via Class 2 serial data.
    • The SDM toggles the inflatable restraint IP module switch AIR BAG lamp ON and OFF every 5 seconds.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • The inflatable restraint IP module switch AIR BAG lamp is ON and the voltage at passenger frontal SIR enable and passenger frontal SIR disable terminals is low for 500 milliseconds.
    • You issue a scan tool CLEAR CODES command.
    • A history DTC will clear once 255 malfunction free ignition cycles have occurred.

When the SDM detects that no DTCs are present, the SDM commands the AIR BAG warning lamp OFF.

Diagnostic Aids

The following can cause an intermittent condition:

A short between the passenger frontal SIR enable and passenger frontal SIR disable circuits.

Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems.

Test Description

The number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the diagnostic table.

  1. Observes the state of the inflatable restraint IP module Switch, normal state being ON.

  2. Tests for a malfunctioning inflatable restraint IP module switch.

  3. Tests for a malfunctioning inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM).

  4. Tests for a short in the signal circuits between the inflatable restraint IP module switch and the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM).

  5. This step replaces the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM).

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: SIR Schematics

Connector End View Reference: SIR Connector End Views

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - SIR?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - SIR

2

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. With a scan tool, observe the inflatable restraint IP module (Active) switch data parameter in the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) data list.

Does the scan tool indicate that the inflatable restraint IP module (Active) switch is DISABLED?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3

  1. Activate the inflatable restraint IP module switch.
  2. With the scan tool, observe the inflatable restraint IP module (Active) switch data parameter.

Does the inflatable restraint IP module (Active) switch data parameter change state?

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Go to Diagnostic Aids

Go to Step 4

4

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the inflatable restraint IP module switch.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. With a scan tool, observe the inflatable restraint IP module (Active) switch data parameter.

Does the scan tool indicate that the inflatable restraint IP module (Active) switch is DISABLED?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 5

5

Test the passenger SIR enable and disable circuits of the inflatable restraint IP module switch between the IP module switch and the SDM for a short. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 6

6

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 8

7

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the inflatable restraint IP module switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 9

8

Replace the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM). Refer to Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 10

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9

Replace the inflatable restraint IP module switch. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Disable Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 10

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10

  1. Reconnect all SIR system components.
  2. Verify that all components, connectors and CPAs are properly mounted.
  3. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  4. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text.

Does the DTC reset?

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Go to Step 2

System OK