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Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2000 🢒 Yukon - 4WD 🢒 DTC 🢒 DTC B0029 RF/Passenger Side Deployment Loop Open

Object Number: 612824 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 to diagnose critical malfunctions within itself. 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 side deployment loop is not shorted to voltage.
    • Passenger side deployment loop is not shorted to ground.

Conditions for Setting the DTC
    • The SDM detects the resistance between the passenger side high and low side deployment loop is greater than 4.8 ohms for 500 milliseconds.
    • The SDM detects the voltage at passenger side high is less than 2.4 volts and passenger side high to low side deployment loop resistance is 6 ohms or greater for 500 milliseconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
    • The SDM commands ON the AIR BAG warning lamp via Class 2 serial data.
    • The SDM also sets this DTC as current after an accident. The SDM will write the status of this DTC to the "crash log" area of the EEPROM for retrieval.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC
    • Passenger side high to low side deployment loop resistance is 4.8 ohms or less for 500 milliseconds.
    • Passenger side high voltage is greater than 2.4 volts and passenger side high to low side deployment loop resistance is less than 6 ohms 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 side high and the passenger side low circuits.
    • A malfunctioning shorting bar on the inflatable restraint side impact module 2-way harness connector.
    • 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. This step inspects the RF inflatable restraint side impact module in-line connector.

    2.

  2. Tests for a malfunctioning RF inflatable restraint side impact module.

    3.

  3. This step inspects the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) wiring harness connector.

    4.

  4. Tests for an open or high resistance in the passenger side high deployment circuit.

    5.

  5. Tests for an open or high resistance in the passenger side low deployment circuit or if there is a malfunctioning SDM.

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the SIR Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - SIR

2

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the RF inflatable restraint side impact module in-line connector located under the seat.
  3. Inspect both wiring harness in-line connectors for any of the following conditions:
    4. • Corrosion
    • Terminal damage
    • Poor connections/terminal tension

Do the connectors exhibit any signs of corrosion, terminal damage, or poor connections?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3
  1. Repair or replace the wiring harness side of the in-line connector. Refer to Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
  2. If the side impact module wiring harness connector exhibits any of the above conditions, replace the side impact module wiring harness.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 14

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4
  1. Reconnect the RF inflatable restraint side impact module in-line connector.
  2. Verify that the connector position assurance (CPA) is properly installed.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. Use the scan tool to request the SIR DTC display.

Does the scan tool indicate that DTC B0029 is current?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Diagnostic Aids

5

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the RF inflatable restraint side impact module in-line connector.
  3. Install theJ 38715-A SIR Load Tool to the wiring harness side of the in-line connector. Use appropriate connector adaptors where necessary.
  4. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  5. Use the scan tool to request the SIR DTC display.

Does the scan tool indicate that DTC B0029 is current?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 13

6

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Remove theJ 38715-A SIR Load Tool.
  3. Disconnect the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM). Refer to Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Replacement .
  4. Check for proper connections at the passenger side high and low deployment circuit terminals of the SDM wiring harness connector.

Is the SDM wiring harness connector OK?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 7

7

Repair or replace the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) wiring harness connector. Refer to Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 14

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8

UsingJ 39200 DMM measure the resistance of the passenger side high deployment circuit between the side impact module in-line connector terminal and the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) wiring harness connector terminal. Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems.

Does the resistance measure greater than the specified value?

0-0.5 ohms

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 10

9

Locate and repair an open or high resistance in the passenger side high deployment circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 14

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10

UsingJ 39200 DMM measure the resistance of the passenger side low deployment circuit between the side impact module in-line connector terminal and the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) wiring harness connector terminal. Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems.

Does the resistance measure greater than the specified value?

0-0.5 ohms

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 12

11

Locate and repair an open or high resistance in the passenger side low deployment circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 14

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12

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 14

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13

Replace the RF inflatable restraint side impact module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Front Seat Side Impact Inflator Module Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 14

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14
  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