The RF/passenger seat belt pretensioner deployment loop is a 2 wire circuit. When you first turn ON the ignition, the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) performs tests to diagnose critical malfunctions within itself. Then the SDM 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.
Deployment loop voltage out of range test - The ignition 1 voltage is within the normal operating voltage range.
Deployment loop resistance measurement test:
• | The ignition 1 voltage is within the normal operating voltage range. |
• | The RF pretensioner deployment loop is not shorted to voltage. |
• | Deployment loop voltage out of range test - The RF pretensioner high terminal is greater than 6 volts for 500 milliseconds. |
• | Deployment loop resistance measurement test - The RF pretensioner high terminal is less than 2.4 volts and the RF pretensioner deployment loop resistance is less than 6 ohms for 500 milliseconds. |
The SDM commands ON the AIR BAG warning lamp via Class 2 serial data.
• | The RF pretensioner high terminal is less than or equal to 6 volts for 500 milliseconds. |
• | The RF pretensioner high terminal is greater than or equal to 2.4 volts and the RF pretensioner deployment loop resistance is less than 6 ohms for 500 milliseconds. |
• | You can issue a CLEAR CODES command. |
• | A history DTC will clear once 255 malfunction free ignition cycles have occurred. |
The following can cause an intermittent condition:
• | A short to ground or to voltage on either of the two sides of the deployment loop circuit can cause an intermittent condition. |
• | Inspect the RF pretensioner high and the RF pretensioner low circuits carefully for cutting or chafing or any type of wire damage. |
• | Wiring pigtail damage requires replacement of the RF pretensioner. |
If any of the above conditions are found refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems.
The number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the diagnostic table.
This step checks the RF/passenger seat belt pretensioner in-line connector.
This step checks to see if there is a malfunctioning RF pretensioner.
This step checks to see if there is a short to ground in the RF pretensioner high deployment circuit.
This step checks to see if there is a short to ground in the RF pretensioner low deployment circuit.
This step checks to see if there is a short to voltage in the RF pretensioner high deployment circuit.
This step determines if there is a short to voltage in the RF pretensioner low deployment circuit or if there is a malfunctioning SDM.
This step clears all SIR DTCs.
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No | ||||||
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1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check? | -- | Go to Step 2 | |||||||
Do the connectors exhibit any signs of corrosion, terminal damaged, or poor connections? | -- | Go to Step 3 | Go to Step 4 | |||||||
3 | Replace the vehicle wiring harness side of the in-line connector. Refer to Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 16 | -- | ||||||
4 |
Does the scan tool indicate that this DTC is current? | -- | Go to Step 5 | Go to Diagnostic Aids | ||||||
Does the scan tool indicate that this DTC is current? | -- | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 6 | |||||||
6 |
Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 16 | -- | ||||||
Does the resistance measure less than the specified value? | OL | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 9 | |||||||
8 | Locate and repair the short to ground in the RF pretensioner high deployment circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? | -- | Go to Step 16 | -- | ||||||
Use the J 39200 and measure the resistance between the SDM wiring harness connector RF pretensioner low deployment circuit terminal and a known good ground. Does the resistance measure less than the specified value? | OL | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 11 | |||||||
10 | Locate and repair the short to ground in the RF pretensioner low deployment circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? | -- | Go to Step 16 | -- | ||||||
Does the voltage measured less than the specified value? | 1 V | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 12 | |||||||
12 | Locate and repair the short to voltage in the RF pretensioner high deployment circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? | -- | Go to Step 16 | -- | ||||||
Use the J 39200 and measure the voltage between the SDM wiring harness connector RF pretensioner low deployment circuit terminal and a known good ground. Does the voltage measured less than the specified value? | 1 V | Go to Step 15 | Go to Step 14 | |||||||
14 | Locate and repair the short to voltage in the RF pretensioner low deployment circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? | -- | Go to Step 16 | -- | ||||||
15 | Replace the SDM. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 16 | -- | ||||||
Did you complete the action? | -- | -- |