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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1999 🢒 Tahoe - 2WD 🢒 Restraints 🢒 SIR 🢒 DTC B1016 Passenger Deployment Loop Resistance Low

Object Number: 397596 Size: SF
SIR Components
SIR System Component Description and Definitions
General Service Instructions
Handling ESD Sensitive Parts Notice

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 the SDM. Next the SDM measures IGNITION 1 and the deployment loop voltages to ensure that 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 performs the following steps:

    • Grounds the PASSENGER SIDE LOW terminal 4 through an internal current sink
    • Connects the PASSENGER SIDE HIGH terminal 1 to an internal constant current source
        This current produces proportional voltage drops in the deployment loop
    • Measures the voltage difference between PASSENGER SIDE HIGH and PASSENGER SIDE LOW
    • Calculates the resistance of the passenger 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 passenger deployment loop is not shorted to ground.
    • The passenger deployment loop resistance is less than 1.4 ohms. The passenger deployment loop consists of the following components:
       - The inflatable restraint IP module
       - The harness wiring of CKT 1403
       - The harness wiring of CKT 1404
       - The connector terminal contact

The RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT test inspects 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 passenger deployment loop is more than 1.4 ohm and the ignition switch is cycled.
    •  History DTC
       - You issue a scan tool CLEAR CODES command.
       - After 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 may cause an intermittent condition:

    • A short circuit between CKT 1403 and CKT 347
    • A short circuit between CKT 1403 and CKT 348
    • A short circuit between CKT 1403 and CKT 1404
    • A malfunctioning shorting bar on the inflatable restraint IP module connector

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

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

Test Description

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

  1. This test determines the deployment loop resistance measured by the SDM.

    2.

  2. This test isolates the malfunction to one side of the inflatable restraint IP module yellow 2-way connector.

    3.

  3. This test inspects for proper contact or corrosion of the inflatable restraint IP module jumper connector.

    4.

  4. This test determines whether the malfunction is due to the inflatable restraint IP module or the module jumper.

    5.

  5. This test inspects for a short from CKTs 1403 to 1404.

    6.

  6. This test inspects for a short from CKTs 1403 to 348.

DTC B1016 -- Passenger 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 the 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 passenger deployment loop resistance PASSENGER RESISTANCE.
  6. Request the SIR DTC display.

Is DTC B1022 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 and IP module yellow 2-way connectors near the base of the steering column.
  3. Repair the short from CKT 347 to CKT 1403.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 20

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4
  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Disconnect the inflatable restraint IP module yellow 2-way connector near the base of the steering column.
  3. Reconnect the 2-way connector.
  4. Ensure 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 passenger deployment loop resistance PASSENGER RESISTANCE.

Is PASSENGER RESISTANCE less than the specified value?

1.4 ohms

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

5
  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Replace the inflatable restraint IP module yellow 2-way harness connector. Refer to Wiring Repair .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 19

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6

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Disconnect the inflatable restraint steering wheel and IP module yellow 2-way connectors near the base of the steering column.
  3. Connect J 38715-A SIR Driver/Passenger Load Tool to the connectors.
  4. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
  5. Using the Scan Tool , request the SIR data list display.
  6. Read the passenger deployment loop resistance PASSENGER RESISTANCE.

Is PASSENGER RESISTANCE less than the specified value?

1.4 ohms

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 7

7

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Disconnect the inflatable IP module pigtail connector from the module jumper.
  3. Inspect for proper connection at terminals A and B on the jumper connector.

Are the terminals damaged or corroded?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 10

8

Repair the inflatable restraint IP module jumper harness. Refer to Wiring Repair .

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 9

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9

Inspect for proper connection at terminals A and B on the inflatable restraint IP module yellow 2-way pigtail connector.

Are the terminals damaged or corroded?

--

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 19

10

Inspect for proper connection at terminals A and B on the inflatable restraint IP module yellow 2-way pigtail connector.

Are the terminals damaged or corroded?

--

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 12

11

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

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 19

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12

  1. Disconnect the inflatable restraint IP module jumper harness connector from J 38715-A .
  2. Connect J 38715-A to the inflatable restraint IP module side of the jumper.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
  4. Using the Scan Tool , request the SIR data list display.
  5. Read the passenger deployment loop resistance PASSENGER RESISTANCE.

Is PASSENGER RESISTANCE less than the specified value?

1.4 ohms

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 13

13
  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Replace the inflatable restraint IP module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 19

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14
  1. Turn the ignition to the OFF position.
  2. Repair the short from CKT 1403 to CKT 1404 in the jumper harness.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 19

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15

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Disconnect the 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 1 to terminal 4.

Is the resistance less than the specified value?

OL

Go to Step 16

Go to Step 17

16
  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Repair the short from CKT 1403 to CKT 1404.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 19

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17

Measure the resistance from the SDM harness connector terminal 1 to terminal 4

Is the resistance less than the specified value?

OL

Go to Step 18

Go to Sensing and Diagnostic Module Integrity Check

18

Repair the short from CKT 1403 to CKT 1404

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 19

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19
  1. Reconnect all the SIR system components.
  2. Ensure that all of the components are properly mounted.

Have all the SIR components been reconnected and properly mounted?

--

Go to Step 20

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20

Clear the SIR DTCs.

Have all the SIR DTCs been cleared?

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Go to SIR Diagnostic System Check

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