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For 1990-2009 cars only

Introduction

The replacement of the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) will require that the SDM part number be relearned by other modules such as the instrument panel cluster (IPC) and the powertrain control module (PCM). The following procedures are designed to setup the SDM correctly and must be performed.

Important: The Air Bag indicator may illuminate and DTC B1001 may set during the IPC reprogramming procedure.

  1. With the Tech 2 perform the synchronize IPC and SIR procedure under the IPC SPECIAL FUNCTIONS menu. Refer to Service Programming System (SPS) .
  2. Clear any DTCs.
  3. Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information.