Circuit Description
The passenger side deployment loop consists of an inflatable restraint side impact module-RF or if equipped with option code APL a special Passenger Seat wiring harness is substitute for both the side impact module-RF and seat belt pretensioner-RF, the side impact module high-RF and side impact module-RF low circuits. A shorting bar is used in the side impact module-RF connector which will short together the side impact module-RF high and side impact module-RF low circuits when the connector is disconnected. This will help to prevent unwanted deployment of the inflator module during servicing. During a frontal crash of sufficient force the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) will allow current to flow through the deployment loop in order to deploy the inflatable restraint side impact module-RF. The SDM performs continuous diagnostic tests on the deployment loops to check for proper circuit continuity and for shorts to ground or voltage. If a malfunction is detected, a DTC will be stored in memory.
Conditions for Running the DTC
Ignition 1 Voltage is within the normal operating voltage range.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
Side impact module-RF deployment loop resistance is less than 1.3 ohms for 500 milliseconds.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
The SDM commands the AIR BAG warning indicator ON via Class 2 serial data.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
| • | The condition responsible for setting the DTC no longer exists and the scan tool Clear DTCs function is used. |
| • | A history DTC will clear once 255 malfunction free ignition cycles have occurred. |
Diagnostic Aids
The following are possible causes of the malfunction:
| • | A short between the side impact module-RF high and low circuits |
| • | A malfunctioning side impact module-RF |
| • | A malfunctioning side impact module-RF wiring harness connector or if equipped with option code APL the Passenger Seat wiring harness connector |
| • | An internal SDM malfunction |
Thoroughly inspect the wiring and the connectors. An incomplete inspection of the wiring and the connectors may result in a misdiagnosis, causing a part replacement with the reappearance of the malfunction. If an intermittent malfunction exists, refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems.
Test Description
The number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the diagnostic table.
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Tests to see if the malfunction is caused by the side impact module-RF, side impact module-RF wiring harness, or Passenger Seat wiring harness with option code APL.
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Tests for a short between the side impact module-RF high and side impact module-RF low circuits.
Step | Action | Yes | No |
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Schematic Reference: SIR Schematics | |||
1 | Did you perform the A Diagnostic System Check - SIR? | Go to Step 2 | |
2 |
Does the connector exhibit any signs of damage or corrosion? | Go to Step 3 | Go to Step 4 |
3 |
Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step11 | -- |
4 |
Important: When installing J 38715-A SIR Driver/Passenger Load Tool for testing the side impact module, the correct load tool adapter connector must be used. Failure to use the correct load tool adapter will set additional codes when testing. Does the scan tool indicate that DTC 0028 is current? | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 5 |
Does the scan tool indicate that DTC 0028 is current? | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 7 | |
6 |
Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 11 | -- |
7 |
Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 11 | -- |
8 |
Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 9 |
Test for a short between the side impact module-RF high and the side impact module-RF low circuits. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 10 | |
10 |
Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 11 | -- |
11 |
Does the DTC reset? | Go to Step 2 | System OK |
