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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2007 🢒 Express - AWD 🢒 Diagnostic Navigation 🢒 Vehicle Diagnostic Information 🢒 Air Bag Indicator Circuit Malfunction

Circuit Description

When the ignition is turned ON, the instrument panel cluster (IPC) flashes the AIR BAG indicator seven times. The inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) performs tests to diagnose critical malfunctions within the SIR system. If no SIR system malfunctions exists, the SDM will request the IPC to turn the AIR BAG indicator OFF after it has flashed 7 times. The AIR BAG indicator is controlled by the SDM via class 2 serial data.

Diagnostic Aids
    •  If ignition 1 voltage is outside of the normal operating voltage range (9-16 volts), the AIR BAG indicator will come ON solid with no DTCs set.
    • The loss of serial data communication between the SDM and the instrument panel cluster (IPC) will cause the AIR BAG indicator to come ON solid. Refer to DTC U1001-U1254 .

Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. This step determines if ignition 1 voltage to the SDM is more than 9 volts.

    2.

  2. This step determines if ignition 1 voltage to the SDM is more than 16 volts.

    3.

  3. This step tests for an open or high resistance in the ignition 1 voltage circuit between the SDM and the SIR fuse.

    4.

  4. This step tests for an open or high resistance in the ignition 1 voltage circuit that feeds the SIR fuse.

    5.

  5. This step tests for an open or high resistance in the SDM ground circuit.

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: SIR Schematics

Connector End View Reference: SIR Connector End Views

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

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Go to Step 2

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2
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Observe the AIR BAG indicator while turning the ignition ON.

Does the AIR BAG indicator flash 7 times?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 9

3

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Install a scan tool.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. With a scan tool, request the ignition voltage parameter in the SIR data list.

Does the ignition voltage displayed measure more than the specified value?

9 V

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Does the ignition voltage displayed measure more than the specified value?

16 V

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Go to Step 8

5

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Test the ignition 1 voltage circuit between the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) and the fuse block for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 6

6

Test the ignition 1 voltage circuit that feeds the SIR fuse for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 7

7

Test the sensing and SDM ground circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 8

8
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the SDM connector. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Replacement .
  3. Inspect the SDM connector for corrosion or damage. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 10

9
  1. Disconnect the instrument panel cluster (IPC) connector. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
  2. Inspect the IPC connector for corrosion or damage. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 11

10

Replace the SDM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 12

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11

Replace the IPC. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 12

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12
  1. Reconnect all SIR and IPC system components.
  2. Verify that all components, connectors, and connector position assurances (CPAs) are properly mounted.

Have all SIR and IPC components been properly connected and mounted?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

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