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Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 1999 🢒 Park Avenue 🢒 DTC 🢒 DTC B1126 Driver Deployment Loop Open

Object Number: 397195 Size: MF
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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 in order to diagnose critical malfunctions within the module. The SDM measures ignition positive voltage in order to ensure that the voltage is within the respective normal voltage range. The SDM proceeds with the DEPLOYMENT LOOP CONTINUITY test. During the DEPLOYMENT LOOP CONTINUITY test, the SDM measures the voltage difference between the DRIVER HIGH and the DRIVER LOW.

Conditions for Setting the DTC
    • The voltage difference between the DRIVER HIGH terminal 10 and the DRIVER LOW terminal 9 is more than or equal to 426 millivolts.
    • 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 diagnostic trouble code.
    • The SDM commands the instrument panel cluster (IPC) in order to turn ON the AIR BAG warning lamp.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

The DTC will clear when one of the following conditions is met:

    • Current DTC
        The voltage difference between the DRIVER HIGH terminal 10 and the DRIVER LOW terminal 9 is less than 426 millivolts for 500 milliseconds.
    • History DTC
       - You issue a scan tool CLEAR CODES command.
       - 250 malfunction free ignition cycles have occurred.

Diagnostic Aids

The following conditions may cause an intermittent condition:

    • A poor connection at the inflatable restraint steering wheel module column connector terminals A and B
    • A poor connection at the upper inflatable restraint steering wheel coil connector terminals A and B
    • A poor connection at the SDM terminals 10 and 9
    • An open in CKT 347
    • An open in CKT 348

An intermittent open in the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil may also set this DTC. In order to test for a bad inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil, clear the DTCs, then turn the steering wheel back and forth while the ignition switch in the RUN position. If the AIR BAG warning lamp comes ON and DTC B1126 has set again, a malfunctioning inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil may exist.

The diagnostic table directs the technician in order to note the scan tool value of the DRIVER VDIF. Comparing the value of the DRIVER VDIF may be helpful in determining if an intermittent condition exists.

When measurements are requested in this table, use the J 39200 DMM with the correct terminal adapter from the J 35616 Connector Test Adapter Kit. When an inspection for proper connection is requested, refer to Testing for Electrical Intermittents in Wiring Systems. When a wire, connector or terminal repair is requested, use the J-38125 Terminal Repair Kit and refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Test Description

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

  1. This test determines the deployment loop voltage difference measured by the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM).

    2.

  2. This test inspects for the proper contact or corrosion of the yellow 2-way connector.

    3.

  3. This test isolates the malfunction to one side of the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil yellow 2-way connector.

    4.

  4. This test determines whether the malfunction is due to the inflatable restraint steering wheel module or the module coil.

    5.

  5. This test inspects for proper contact or corrosion of the SDM connector.

    6.

  6. This test determines whether the malfunction is in CKT 347.

    7.

  7. This test determines whether the malfunction is in CKT 348.

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Was the SIR Diagnostic System Check performed?

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Go to Step 2

Go to SIR Diagnostic System Check

2

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Connect a scan tool to the DLC.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
  4. Request the SIR data list display.
  5. Read and record on the repair order the driver deployment loop voltage difference DRIVER VDIF.

Has the DRIVER VDIF been read and recorded on the repair order?

--

Go to Step 3

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3

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Disconnect the inflatable restraint steering wheel and IP module yellow 2-way connectors at the base of the steering column and above the right side of the sound insulator.
  3. Inspect for proper connection at terminal A and terminal B on the harness side of the inflatable restraint steering wheel module yellow 2-way connector.

Are the terminals damaged or corroded?

--

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 6

4

Replace the inflatable restraint steering wheel module yellow 2-way harness connector. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 5

--

5

Inspect for proper connection at terminal A and terminal B on the coil side of the connector.

Are the terminals damaged or corroded?

--

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 23

6

Inspect for proper connection at terminal A and terminal B on the coil side of the connector.

Are the terminals damaged or corroded?

--

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 8

7

Replace the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 23

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8
  1. Connect the 2-way harness connectors.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position
  3. Use the scan tool in order to request the SIR data list display.
  4. Read the driver deployment loop voltage difference DRIVER VDIF.

Is the DRIVER VDIF less than the specified value?

426 mV

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 10

9
  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Replace the inflatable restraint steering wheel module yellow 2-way harness connector. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 23

--

10

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Disconnect the inflatable restraint steering wheel and IP module yellow 2-way connectors at the base of the steering column and above the right side of the sound insulator.
  3. Connect the J 38715-A at the harness connectors.
  4. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
  5. Use the scan tool in order to request the SIR data list display.
  6. Read the driver deployment loop voltage difference DRIVER VDIF.

Is the DRIVER VDIF less than the specified value?

426 mV

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 14

11

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement .
  3. Disconnect the J 38715-A from the driver yellow 2-way harness connector.
  4. Reconnect the driver yellow 2-way connector.
  5. Connect the J 38715-A to the upper inflatable restraint steering wheel module connector.
  6. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
  7. Use the scan tool in order to request the SIR data list display.
  8. Read the driver deployment loop voltage difference VDIF.

Is the DRIVER VDIF less than the specified value?

426 mV

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 13

12
  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Replace the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 23

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13
  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Replace the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 23

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14

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Disconnect the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM).
  3. Disconnect the J 38715-A .
  4. Inspect for proper connection at terminal 10 and terminal 9 on the harness side of the SDM connector.

Is the connector damaged or corroded?

--

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 17

15

Replace the SDM harness connector. Refer to Wiring Repair .

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 16

--

16

Inspect for proper connection at terminal 10 and terminal 9 of the SDM.

Are the terminals damaged or corroded?

--

Go to Step 18

Go to Step 23

17

Inspect for proper connection at terminal 10 and terminal 9 of the SDM.

Are the terminals damaged or corroded?

--

Go to Step 18

Go to Step 19

18

Replace the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM). Refer to Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 23

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19

  1. Zero the J 39200 DMM.
  2. Measure the resistance from the SDM harness connector terminal 10 to the inflatable restraint steering wheel module yellow 2-way harness connector terminal A.

Is the resistance less than the specified value?

0.5 ohms

Go to Step 21

Go to Step 20

20

Repair the high resistance condition in CKT 347. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 23

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21

  1. Zero the J 39200 DMM.
  2. Measure the resistance from the SDM harness connector terminal 9 to the inflatable restraint steering wheel module yellow 2-way harness connector terminal B.

Is the resistance less than the specified value?

0.5 ohms

Go to Sensing and Diagnostic Module Integrity Check

Go to Step 22

22

Repair the high resistance condition in CKT 348. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 23

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23

Reconnect all the SIR system components. Ensure that all the components are properly mounted.

Have all the SIR components been reconnected and properly mounted?

--

Go to Step 24

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24

Clear all the SIR DTCs.

Have all the SIR DTCs been cleared?

--

Go to SIR Diagnostic System Check

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