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Object Number: 417331  Size: SF
SIR Components
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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. Next the SDM measures IGNITION voltage to make sure it is within its respective normal voltage range. Then the SDM proceeds with the DEPLOYMENT LOOP CONTINUITY test. During the DEPLOYMENT LOOP CONTINUITY test, the SDM measures the voltage difference between Passenger Frontal High and Passenger Frontal Low.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

    • The passenger frontal air bag deployment loop resistance is more than 500 ohms.
    • The malfunction must be present for at least 500 milliseconds during one of the following tests:
       - DEPLOYMENT LOOP CONTINUITY
       - If the malfunction is detected in this test, the RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT test will not be performed.
       - CONTINUOUS MONITORING

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • The SDM sets a DTC B1017.
    • The SDM turns ON the AIR BAG warning lamp.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • Current DTC
        The resistance of the passenger frontal air bag deployment loop is less than 100 ohms for 500 milliseconds and the ignition switch is cycled.
    • History DTC
       - You issue a scan tool CLEAR CODES command.
       - Once 250 malfunction free ignition cycles have occurred.

Diagnostic Aids

A poor connection can cause an intermittent condition. Check the following for a poor connection:

    • The inflatable restraint IP module wiring harness connector terminal A and terminal B.
    • The SDM wiring harness conector terminal 3 and terminal 4.
    • An open in CKT 1403.
    • An open in CKT 1404.

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

Test Description

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

  1. This step checks the inflatable restraint IP module yellow 2-way wiring harness connector for corrosion or damaged terminals.

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

  3. This step checks the SDM wiring harness connector for corrosion or damaged terminals.

  4. This step checks to see if there is an open in CKT 1403.

  5. This step determines if there is an open in CKT 1404 or if there is a malfunctioning SDM.

DTC B1017 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Deployment Loop Open

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Was the SIR Diagnostic System Check performed?

--

Go to Step 2

Go to SIR Diagnostic System Check

2

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Install the scan tool
  3. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
  4. Use the scan tool to request the SIR data list display.
  5. Read and record on the repair order the passenger deployment loop voltage difference PASSENGER FRONTAL VDIF.

Has the PASSENGER FRONTAL VDIF been read and recorded on the repair order?

--

Go to Step 3

--

3

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Disconnect the inflatable restraint steering wheel and IP module yellow 2-way connectors.
  3. Check for a proper connection at terminal A and terminal B on the wiring harness side of the inflatable restraint IP module yellow 2-way connector.

Are the terminals damaged or corroded?

--

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 6

4

Replace the inflatable restraint IP module yellow 2-way wiring harness connector. Refer to Wiring Repair .

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 5

--

5

Check for a proper connection at terminal A and terminal B of the inflatable restraint IP module yellow 2-way connector.

Are the terminals damaged or corroded?

--

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 21

6

Check for a proper connection at terminal A and terminal B of the inflatable restraint IP module yellow 2-way connector.

Are the terminals damaged or corroded?

--

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 8

7

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

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 21

--

8

  1. Reconnect the inflatable restraint steering wheel and IP module yellow 2-way connectors.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
  3. Use the scan tool to request the SIR data list display.
  4. Read the passenger deployment loop voltage difference PASSENGER FRONTAL VDIF.

Is the PASSENGER FRONTAL VDIF less than the specified value?

480 mV

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 10

9

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

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 21

--

10

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Disconnect the inflatable restraint steering wheel and IP module yellow 2-way connectors.
  3. Connect the J 38715-A SIR Driver/Passenger Load Tool to the wiring harness connectors.
  4. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
  5. Use the scan tool to request the data list display.
  6. Read the passenger deployment loop voltage difference PASSENGER FRONTAL VDIF.

Is the PASSENGER FRONTAL VDIF less than the specified value?

480 mV

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 12

11

  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 21

--

12

  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 the J 38715-A .
  4. Check for a proper connection at terminal 3 and terminal 4 of the SDM wiring harness connector.

Is the connector damaged or corroded?

--

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 15

13

Replace the SDM wiring harness connector. Refer to Wiring Repair .

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 14

--

14

Check for a proper connection at terminal 3 and terminal 4 of the SDM.

Are the terminals damaged or corroded?

--

Go to Step 16

Go to Step 21

15

Check for a proper connection at terminal 3 and terminal 4 of the SDM.

Are the terminals damaged or corroded?

--

Go to Step 16

Go to Step 17

16

Replace the SDM Refer to Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 21

--

17

  1. Insert the J 42113 Shorting Bar Tool into the SDM harness connector terminal above terminal 3 and terminal 4.
  2. Zero the J 39200 Digital Multimeter (DMM).
  3. Use the J 39200 to measure the resistance between terminal 4 of the SDM wiring harness connector and terminal B of the inflatable restraint IP module yellow 2-way connector.

Is the measured resistance within the specified value?

0-0.5 ohms

Go to Step 19

Go to Step 18

18

  1. Locate an open in CKT 1403.
  2. Repair the open in CKT 1403.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 21

--

19

Use the J 39200 to measure the resistance between terminal 3 of the SDM wiring harness connector and terminal A of the inflatable restraint IP module yellow 2-way connector.

Is the measured resistance within the specified value?

0-0.5 ohms

Go to Sensing and Diagnostic Module Integrity Check

Go to Step 20

20

  1. Locate an open in CKT 1403.
  2. Repair the open in CKT 1403.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 21

--

21

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

Have all the SIR components been reconnected and properly mounted?

--

Go to Step 22

--

22

Use the scan tool to clear all current and history SIR DTCs.

Have all current and history SIR DTCs been cleared?

--

Go to SIR Diagnostic System Check

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