Diagnostic Instructions
Circuit/System Description
The PASSENGER AIR BAG ON/OFF indicators are used to notify the driver when the Passenger Presence System (PPS) has enabled or disabled the instrument panel (I/P) inflator module. When the ignition is turned ON, the PPS module will commands both PASSENGER
AIR BAG ON/OFF indicators ON for 5 seconds. The PPS module conducts tests on the PPS components and circuits while both PASSENGER AIR BAG ON/OFF indicators are ON. If no malfunctions are detected, the PPS module will turn the PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
ON or OFF, depending on the status of the PPS. If a malfunction is detected, the PPS module will store a DTC, default the PPS to the OFF state, and communicate with the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) that a DTC has been set. The SDM will request the instrument
panel cluster (IPC) to turn the AIR BAG indicator ON to notify the driver of a malfunction.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
SIR Schematics
Connector End View Reference
SIR Connector End Views
Description and Operation
SIR System Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference
Scan Tool Reference
Circuit/System Testing
Important: When removing connectors inspect for damage or corrosion. Damage or corrosion in the following requires repair or replacement of the affected.
• | PPS module wiring harness |
• | The IPC module wiring harness |
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the inflatable restraint passenger air bag On/Off indicator.
- Ignition OFF, test for less then 1 ohm of resistance between the ground circuit terminal 2 and ground.
⇒ | If greater then the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance. |
- Ignition ON, verify a test lamp illuminates between the ignition circuit terminal 4 and ground.
⇒ | If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ignition circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal and the ignition circuit fuse is open, test or replace the inflatable restraint passenger air
bag On/Off indicator. |
- Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 3 and the ignition circuit terminal 4. With the passenger seat unoccupied, then occupied the test lamp should switch states within 5 seconds.
⇒ | If the test lamp is always on, test the control circuit for a short to ground. If all circuits test normal replace the IPC. |
⇒ | If the test lamp is always off, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high
resistance. If all circuits test normal replace the IPC. |
- Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 1 and the ignition circuit terminal 4. With the passenger seat unoccupied, then occupied the test lamp should switch states within 5 seconds.
⇒ | If the test lamp is always on, test the control circuit for a short to ground. If all circuits test normal replace the IPC. |
⇒ | If the test lamp is always off, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high
resistance. If all circuits test normal replace the IPC. |
- If all circuits test normal, replace the inflatable restraint passenger air bag on/off indicator.
Repair Instructions
Perform the
Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.