• | Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using the diagnostic procedure. |
• | Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach. |
• | Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category. |
Circuit | Short to Ground | High Resistance | Open | Short to Voltage | Signal Performance |
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Left Side Impact Sensor Signal Circuit | B1401 | B1400 | B1400 | B1402 | B1409 |
Left Side Impact Sensor Voltage Circuit | B1401 | B1400 | B1400 | B1402 | B1409 |
The inflatable restraint side impact sensor (SIS) utilizes a unidirectional 2-wire circuit. The SIS modulates current on the interface to send ID, state of health (SOH), and deployment commands to the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM). The SDM serves as a power source and a ground for the SIS. When the ignition is turned ON and input power from the SDM is first detected, the SIS responds by performing internal diagnostics and sending an ID to the SDM. The SDM considers the ID to be valid if the response time is less than 5 seconds. The SIS continually communicates status messages to the SDM, which determines if a fault is present in the SIS circuit. When a fault is detected, the SDM resets the SIS twice by removing and reapplying power to it. If the fault is still present, the SDM will set a DTC.
Ignition voltage is between 9-16 volts.
The left side impact sensor (SIS) is inoperative.
The SDM commands the AIR BAG indicator ON.
• | 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. |
Important: When removing connectors, inspect for damage or corrosion. Damage or corrosion in the following requires repair or replacement of the affected component/connector.
• The SIS • The SDM module • The SIS wiring harness connector • The SDM wiring harness connector
⇒ | If DTC B1400 is set current, replace the left SIS. |
⇒ | If DTC B1400 was current, replace the SDM.. |
• | Control Module References for SDM replacement, setup, and programming |