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Object Number: 235791  Size: MF

Circuit Description

When the ignition switch is first turned to RUN, the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) sends a message over the Serial Data Line Class 2 containing identification information. The message contains a partial Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) receives this message and compares it to information stored in memory. DTC B1160 is diagnosed in the DTC B1155 Table.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

If the SDM does not receive the partial VIN message from the IPC, DTC B1160 will set without DTC B1155. If the message from the IPC do not match information stored in the SDM, DTC B1155 will set, along with DTC B1160. The POWER-ON test checks for these DTCs. The IPC sends this message only at POWER-ON.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The SDM commands the IPC to turn ON the AIR BAG warning lamp and sets one or more diagnostic trouble codes.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

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

    • Current DTC
        The SDM receives the correct message over the Serial Data Line Class 2.
    • History DTC
       - You issue a scan tool CLEAR CODES command.
       - Once 250 malfunction free ignition cycles have occurred.

Diagnostic Aids

DTC B1160 will set without DTC B1155 when the IPC is inoperative. DTC B1155 sets only when the wrong message is sent by the IPC . State Of Health (SOH) DTCs may set in addition to DTC B1160. SOH DTCs will likely clear when the malfunction causing DTC B1160 to set is repaired. DTC B1160 is diagnosed in the DTC B1155 Table.

DTC B1159\60 Loss of Serial Data -Key\VIN Not Received

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

This DTC is diagnosed in the DTC B1155 table.

Was the DTC B1155 table followed?

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Go to Sensing and Diagnostic Module Integrity Check

Go to DTC B1155 SDM Calibration Mismatch