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Diagnostic Instructions

    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    •  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptor

DTC B0092: Passenger Presence System Performance

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

PPS Module Ignition

B0092

B0092

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PPS Module Serial Data Link

B0092, B0098

B0092, B0098

B0092, B0098

B0092, B0098

PPS Module Ground

--

B0092

B0092

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Circuit/System Description

When the ignition is turned ON, the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) performs tests to diagnose critical malfunctions within itself. When the SDM has completed the power-up mode, the SDM will establish communication with the Passenger Presence System (PPS). The PPS will respond by illuminating both the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON/OFF indicators ON for 5 seconds. The SDM will transmit a request message to the PPS to receive the PPS verification ID. The PPS will transmit the verification ID to the SDM and the SDM will compare the ID received to data stored in memory. The SDM will also set DTC B0092 to notify the driver that the PPS has a current malfunction present. When the SDM detects that the PPS has set any one of the following DTCs 032, 034, 036, 052, or 056 the SDM will then disable the instrument panel (I/P) module deployment loop, set DTC B0092 and illuminate the AIR BAG indicator.

Conditions for Running the DTC

Ignition voltage is between 9-16 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

    • The SDM has detected the PPS has set a DTC.
    • The SDM has loss or no communication with the PPS.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • The SDM will disable the I/P module deployment loop.
    • The SDM requests the instrument panel cluster (IPC) to illuminate the AIR BAG indicator.
    • The PPS will illuminate the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • The condition responsible for setting the DTC no longer exists and the scan tool Clear DTCs function is used.
    • A history DTC will clear once 255 malfunction-free ignition cycles have occurred.

Diagnostic Aids

DTC B0092 is an indication that the SDM has no or loss communication with the PPS or the PPS has internal faults/DTCs. The SDM will communicate to request the verification ID from the PPS for 5 seconds. If the SDM does not receive the verification ID from the PPS within 5 seconds the SDM will set the DTC as current, illuminate the AIR BAG indicator, and disable the I/P deployment loop.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

SIR Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

SIR System Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Testing

Important: When removing connectors inspect for damage or corrosion. Damage or corrosion in the following requires repair or replacement of the affected component/connector.

   • PPS module
   • SDM
   • PPS module wiring harness connector
   • SDM wiring harness connector

  1. Ignition ON, observe the function of the inflatable restraint passenger air bag ON and OFF indicators. The inflatable restraint passenger air bag ON and OFF indicators should illuminate.
  2. If the inflatable restraint passenger air bag ON/OFF status indicators do not illuminate refer to.
  3. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the PPS module.
  4. Test for less than 1 ohm between the ground circuit terminal 6 X1 and ground.
  5. If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance
  6. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the ignition circuit terminal 2 X1 and ground.
  7. If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ignition circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
  8. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 1 X1 and ground.
  9. If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
  10. Disconnect the harness connector at the SDM.
  11. Test for infinite resistance between the serial data link terminal 5 X1 and ground.
  12. If less than the specified value, test the serial data link for a short to ground.
  13. Test for less than 1 ohm between the PPS module serial data link terminal 5 X1 and the SDM serial data link terminal A13.
  14. If greater than the specified range, test the serial data link for an open/high resistance.
  15. Ignition ON, test for less than 1-volt between the PPS module serial data link terminal 5 X1 and ground.
  16. If greater than the specified range, test the serial data link for a short to voltage.
  17. If all circuits test normal, replace the PPS module.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  SIR/SRS Wiring Repairs
    •  Control Module References for PPS and SDM replacement, setup, and programming