Diagnostic Instructions

DTC Descriptors

DTC B0073 01: Right Front Seat Belt Sensor Circuit Short to Battery

DTC B0073 02: Right Front Seat Belt Sensor Circuit Short to Ground

DTC B0073 04: Right Front Seat Belt Sensor Circuit Open

DTC B0073 05: Right Front Seat Belt Sensor Circuit Short to Battery or Open

DTC B0073 06: Right Front Seat Belt Sensor Circuit Short to Ground or Open

DTC B0073 08: Right Front Seat Belt Sensor Circuit Signal Invalid

DTC B0073 0B: Right Front Seat Belt Sensor Circuit Current Above Threshold

DTC B0073 0C: Right Front Seat Belt Sensor Circuit Current Below Threshold

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit	Short to Ground	High Resistance	Open	Short to Voltage	Signal Performance
Left Front Seat Belt Sensor Signal	B0072 02, B0072 06, B0072 0B, 1	B0072 04, B0072 05, B0072 06, B0072 0C, 2	B0072 04, B0072 05, B0072 06, 2	B0072 01, B0072 05, 2	B0072 08
Left Front Seat Belt Sensor Low Reference	--	B0072 04, B0072 05, B0072 06, B0072 0C, 2	B0072 04, B0072 05, B0072 06, 2	2	B0072 08
Right Front Seat Belt Sensor Signal	B0073 02, B0073 06, B0073 0B, 1	B0073 04, B0073 05, B0073 06, B0073 0C, 2	B0073 04, B0073 05, B0073 06, 2	B0073 01, B0073 05, 2	B0073 08
Right Front Seat Belt Sensor Low Reference	--	B0073 04, B0073 05, B0073 06, B0073 0C, 2	B0073 04, B0073 05, B0073 06, 2	2	B0073 08
Left Rear Seat Belt Sensor Signal	B0075 02, B0075 06, B0075 0B	B0075 04, B0075 05, B0075 06, B0075 0C	B0075 04, B0075 05, B0075 06	B0075 01, B0075 05	B0075 08
Left Rear Seat Belt Sensor Low Reference	--	B0075 04, B0075 05, B0075 06, B0075 0C	B0075 04, B0075 05, B0075 06	--	B0075 08
Right Rear Seat Belt Sensor Signal	B0076 02, B0076 06, B0076 0B	B0076 04, B0076 05, B0076 06, B0076 0C	B0076 04, B0076 05, B0076 06	B0076 01, B0076 05	B0076 08
Right Rear Seat Belt Sensor Low Reference	--	B0076 04, B0076 05, B0076 06, B0076 0C	B0076 04, B0076 05, B0076 06	--	B0076 08
Center Rear Seat Belt Sensor Signal	B0077 02, B0077 06, B0077 0B	B0077 04, B0077 05, B0077 06, B0077 0C	B0077 04, B0077 05, B0077 06	B0077 01, B0077 05	B0077 08
Center Rear Seat Belt Sensor Low Reference	--	B0077 04, B0077 05, B0077 06, B0077 0C	B0077 04, B0077 05, B0077 06	--	B0077 08
1. Indicator will remain ON with seat belt buckled. 2. Indicator will illuminate only for the bulb test.

Circuit/System Description

The inflatable restraint seat belt buckle switch is within the seat belt buckle and provides an input to the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM). The SDM supplies a low reference circuit and a seat belt switch signal circuit to determine a buckled or unbuckled condition. The SDM monitors the seat belt switch circuits and if a fault is detected a DTC will be set.

Conditions for Running the DTC

Ignition voltage is between 9-16 V.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

B0073 01

The SDM detects the seat belt sensor circuit is shorted to voltage for 2 seconds.

B0073 02

The SDM detects the seat belt sensor circuit is shorted to ground for 2 seconds.

B0073 04

The SDM detects the seat belt sensor circuit is open for 2 seconds.

B0073 05

The SDM detects the seat belt sensor circuit is shorted to battery or open for 2 seconds.

B0073 06

The SDM detects the seat belt sensor circuit is shorted to ground or open for 2 seconds.

B0073 08

The SDM detects the seat belt sensor signal circuit is invalid for 2 seconds.

B0073 0B

The SDM detects the seat belt sensor signal circuit current is above threshold for 2 seconds.

B0073 0C

The SDM detects the seat belt sensor signal circuit current is below threshold for 2 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

SIR System Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

Ignition ON, observe the scan tool Passenger Seat Belt Status parameter while buckling and unbuckling the seat belt. The reading should be Unbuckled when the seat belt is unbuckled and the seat belt switch is closed. The reading should be Buckled when the seat belt is buckled and the seat belt switch is open.

Circuit/System Testing

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

•	Seat belt sensor wiring harness connector

•	Seat belt sensor

•	SDM wiring harness connector

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector of the B88P passenger seat belt switch.
2. Test for less than 1 Ω between low reference circuit terminal 2 and ground.

⇒	If greater than the specified range, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K36 SDM.

3. Ignition ON, verify the scan tool Passenger Seat Belt Status parameter is Buckled.

⇒	If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K36 SDM.

4. Connect a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 1 and the low reference circuit terminal 2. Verify the scan tool Passenger Seat Belt Status parameter is Unbuckled.

⇒	If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K36 SDM.

5. If the circuits test normal, replace the B88P passenger seat belt switch.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.