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Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 1998 🢒 Skylark 🢒 DTC 🢒 DTC B1019 Passenger Deploy. Loop Short to Voltage

Object Number: 239878 Size: SF
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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 to diagnose critical malfunctions within itself. Upon passing these tests IGNITION 1, 23VLR and the deployment loop voltages are measured to make sure they are within their respective normal voltage ranges. The SDM monitors the voltages at DRIVER SENSE LOW terminal 3 and PASSENGER SENSE LOW terminal 4 to detect shorts-to-B+ in the inflator module circuits.

Conditions for Setting the DTC
    • The voltage at DRIVER SENSE LOW terminal 3 is less than 4.8 volts.
    • The voltage at PASSENGER SENSE LOW terminal 4 is more than 4.8 volts for 500 milliseconds.

The CONTINUOUS MONITORING test checks for this DTC. This test occurs when IGNITION 1 is within the normal operating voltage range.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
    • The SDM sets a Diagnostic Trouble Code.
    • The SDM turns ON the AIR BAG warning lamp.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
    • Current DTC
        The voltage at PASSENGER SENSE LOW terminal 4 is less than 4.8 volts for 500 milliseconds.
    • History DTC
       - You issue a scan tool CLEAR CODES command.
       - Once 250 malfunction free ignition cycles have occurred.

Diagnostic Aids

A short to B+ in the inflatable restraint I/P module (passenger inflator module) circuit can cause an intermittent condition. Inspect CKT 1403 and CKT 1404 carefully for cutting or chafing. Wiring pigtail damage requires replacement of the inflatable restraint I/P module (passenger inflator module). The diagnostic table directs the technician to note the entry value of PASSENGER SENSELO. Comparing the value of PASSENGER SENSELO can 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 passenger side low voltage measured by the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM).

    2.

  2. This test isolates the malfunction to one side of the inflatable restraint I/P module yellow 2-way connector.

    3.

  3. This test determines whether the malfunction is in CKT 1403.

    4.

  4. This test determines whether the malfunction is in CKT 1404.

DTC B1019 Passenger Deploy. Loop Short to Voltage

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 passenger side low voltage PASSENGER SENSELO.

Has the PASSENGER SENSELO been read and recorded on the repair order?

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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 I/P module yellow 2-way connectors at the base of the steering column and under the RH I/P.
  3. Connect J 38715-A SIR Driver/Passenger Load Tool to the harness connectors.
  4. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
  5. Using the scan tool, request the SIR data list display.
  6. Read the passenger side low voltage PASSENGER SENSELO.

Is PASSENGER SENSELO more than the specified value?

4.8 V

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4
  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Inspect the inflatable restraint I/P module pigtail for damage and proper routing.
  3. Replace the inflatable restraint IP module (passenger inflator module). Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement .

Are the repairs complete?

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Go to Step 9

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5

  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. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
  5. Measure the voltage on the SDM harness connector from terminal 1 to terminal 6 (ground).

Is the measured voltage less than the specified value?

1.0 V

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

6
  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Repair a short to B+ condition in CKT 1403.

Are the repairs complete?

--

Go to Step 9

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7

Measure the voltage on the SDM harness connector from terminal 4 to terminal 6 (ground).

Is the measured voltage less than the specified value?

1.0 V

Go to Integrity Check

Go to Step 8

8
  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Repair a short to B+ condition in CKT 1404.

Are the repairs complete?

--

Go to Step 9

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9

Reconnect all the SIR system components, make sure all the components are properly mounted.

Have all the SIR components been reconnected and properly mounted?

--

Go to Step 10

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10

Clear all the SIR DTCs.

Have all the SIR DTCs been cleared?

--

Go to SIR Diagnostic System Check

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