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Object Number: 416233  Size: SF
SIR Components
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SIR Caution
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Circuit Description

The data link connector (DLC) is the provision for communicating with the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM). The DLC is located under the instrument panel. The DLC supplies B+ and ground to the scan tool. The scan tool communicates with the SDM and other Class 2 modules that are on the same data line through CKT 1807. The scan tool is connected to the DLC in order to perform the following functions:

    • Read the data list
    • Read diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs)
    • Clear DTCs

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 General Electrical Diagnosis Procedures in Wiring Systems. When a wire, connector or terminal repair is requested, use J-38125 Terminal Repair Kit and refer to Wiring Repair .

Test Description

  1. This step checks to see if the scan tool operates properly.

  2. This step checks for a proper connection at the data link connector (DLC).

  3. This step checks for a proper connection at terminal A4 of the SDM wiring harness connector.

  4. This step checks to see if there is an open or a high resistance in CKT 800.

  5. This step checks to see if there is a short to ground in CKT 800.

  6. This step determines if there is a short to B+ in CKT 800 or if there is a malfunctioning SDM.

Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with SDM

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. Install the scan tool.
  2. Turn the scan tool ON.

Does the scan tool turn ON?

--

Go to Step 3

Go to Data Link Communications System Check in Data Link Communications

3

Attempt to establish communication with the same system on a different vehicle.

Can communication be established?

--

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 17

4

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Check for a proper connection of the scan tool to the data link connector (DLC) at terminal 2.

Is the DLC damaged or corroded?

--

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

5

Repair the DLC. Refer to Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 19

--

6

  1. Disconnect the inline connectors C215 and C216.
  2. Disconnect the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM). Refer to Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Replacement .
  3. Check for a proper connection at terminal A4 of the SDM wiring harness connector.

Is the connector damaged or corroded?

--

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 9

7

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

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 8

--

8

Check for a proper connection at terminal A4 of the SDM.

Is the terminal damaged or corroded?

--

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 19

9

Check for a proper connection at terminal A4 of the SDM.

Is the terminal damaged or corroded?

--

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 11

10

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

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 19

--

11

Use the J 39200 Digital Multimeter (SDM) to measure the resistance between terminal A4 of the SDM wiring harness connector and terminal 2 of the DLC.

Is the measured resistance within the specified value?

0-2 ohms

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 12

12

  1. Locate an open or a high resistance in CKT 1807.
  2. Repair the open or the high resistance in CKT 1807.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 19

--

13

Use the J 39200 to measure the resistance between terminal 2 of the DLC connector and a known good ground.

Is the measured resistance less than the specified value?

OL

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 15

14

  1. Locate a short to ground in CKT 1807.
  2. Repair the short to ground in CKT 1807.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 19

--

15

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
  2. Use the J 39200 to measure the voltage between terminal 2 of the DLC connector and a known good ground.

Is the measured voltage less than the specified value?

1 V

Go to Step 18

Go to Step 16

16

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Locate a short to B+ in CKT 1807.
  3. Repair the short to B+ in CKT 1807.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 19

--

17

Scan tool may be malfunctioning. Refer to the scan tool instruction manual.

Has proper scan tool operation been verified?

--

Go to Step 19

--

18

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

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 19

--

19

  1. Reconnect all SIR components.
  2. Make sure that all components and connectors are properly mounted.

Have all the SIR components been reconnected and properly mounted?

--

Go to SIR Diagnostic System Check

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