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Circuit Description

When the ignition is turned ON, the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic (SDM) performs continuous diagnostic tests to check for proper circuit continuity and for shorts to ground or voltage. During one portion of these tests, the SDM checks to ensure that it is properly configured for this vehicle. If a malfunction is detected, the SDM will store a diagnostic trouble code (DTC).

Conditions for Running the DTC

Ignition 1 voltage is within the normal operating voltage range.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The SDM is not properly configured for this vehicle.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The SDM turns the AIR BAG indicator ON.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

You can use the scan tool to properly configure the SDM. Once the SDM is properly configured, the DTC will clear.

Diagnostic Aids

DTC 53 indicates that the SDM is not configured for use in this vehicle.

Test Description

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

  1. Tests to see if the SDM is properly configured.

Step

Action

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: SIR Schematics

1

Did you perform A Diagnostic System Check - SIR?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - SIR

2

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Install a scan tool.
  3. With a scan tool, observe the SIR data list display.

Does the scan tool indicate SDM Not Config.?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 3

3

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

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 5

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4

  1. Select the PROGRAMMING SDM function from the SIR data list display.
  2. Follow the instructions on the scan tool to properly configure the SDM.

Did you complete the procedure?

Go to Step 5

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5

  1. Reconnect all SIR components.
  2. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  3. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text.

Does the DTC reset?

Go to Step 2

System OK