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Circuit Description

When the ignition switch is turned to ON, the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) will perform a turn-on test to diagnose critical malfunctions within the SDM itself.

Upon passing this test, ignition and deployment loop voltages are measured to ensure that they are within their normal voltage ranges. The SDM monitors the voltages at the driver low and the passenger low to detect shorts to ground or voltage in the deploy loops.

The SDM inspects the wiring connection to the passenger air bag module by letting the infinitesimal current flow through the internal circuit and verify the resistance.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

    • The resistance of the passenger belt pretensioner deploy loop is lower than 1.5 ohms.
    • The shorting bar is damaged and then the SDM must be replaced.

Step

Action

Values

Yes

No

Caution: Refer to Sensing and Diagnostic Module Voltage after Ignition is Turned Off Caution in the Preface section.

Caution: Refer to Sensing and Diagnostic Module Handling Caution in the Preface section.

 

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - SIR?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - SIR

2

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the passenger belt pretensioner.
  3. Disconnect the connector at the SDM.
  4. Check the resistance between the terminal 1 and 2 of the passenger belt pretensioner.

Is the resistance as specified?

10k ohms

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 5

3

  1. Replace the SDM. Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Replacement .
  2. Turn ON the ignition.
  3. Using the scan tool, clear DTCs.
  4. Perform the Diagnostic System Check - SIR.

Is DTC 014 still shown as a current fault?

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Go to Step 4

System OK

4

Replace the passenger seat belt pretensioner module. Refer to Front Seat Belt Replacement in Seat Belts.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - SIR

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5

Replace the supplemental inflatable restraints (SIR) wiring harness.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - SIR

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