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Diagnostic Instructions

    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    •  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptors

DTC B0016 01: Left Roof Rail Deployment Loop Short to Battery

DTC B0016 02: Left Roof Rail Deployment Loop Short to Ground

DTC B0016 04: Left Roof Rail Deployment Loop Open Circuit

DTC B0016 0D: Left Roof Rail Deployment Loop Resistance Above Threshold

DTC B0016 0E: Left Roof Rail Deployment Loop Resistance Below Threshold

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

High Resistance

Open

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

Roof Rail Module - Left High Circuit

B0016 02

B0016 0D

B0016 04

B0016 01

B0016 0E

Roof Rail Module - Left Low Circuit

B0016 02

B0016 0D

B0016 04

B0016 01

B0016 0E

Circuit/System Description

During a side or 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 roof side rail module. The SDM performs continuous diagnostic tests on the deployment loops to check for proper circuit continuity and for shorts to ground or voltage.

A shorting bar used within the roof rail module connector which will short together both roof rail module - left high and low circuits when the connector is disconnected, this will help to prevent unwanted deployment of the inflator module during servicing.

Conditions for Running the DTC

Ignition voltage is between 9-16 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

B0016 01

The roof rail module - left high and/or low circuit is short to voltage for 120 milliseconds.

B0016 02

The roof rail module - left high and/or low circuit is short to ground for 120 milliseconds.

B0016 04

The roof rail module - left high and/or low circuit is open for 120 milliseconds.

B0016 0D

The roof rail module - left deployment loop resistance is more than 3.9 ohms for 120 milliseconds.

B0016 0E

The roof rail module - left deployment loop resistance is less than 1.1 ohms for 120 milliseconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • The SDM commands the AIR BAG indicator ON via GMLAN serial data.
    • The SIR system is disabled and no deployments are allowed.

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

If there is more than one DTC set diagnose the open DTC first.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

SIR Schematics

Connector End View Reference

SIR Connector End Views

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Special Tools Required

    • J 38715-A SIR Driver/Passenger Load Tool
    • J 38715-5 SIR Load Tool Adapter

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the roof rail module - left in-line connector. Then inspect the component and wiring harness sides of the in-line connector for the roof rail module - left for damage or corrosion. Verify there is no damage or corrosion found.
  2. If the connector for the roof rail module - left is damaged, the roof rail module - left must be replaced.
    If the wiring harness side of the roof rail module - left connector is damaged, replace the harness side of the connector.
  3. Use the J 38715-5 adapter to connect the J 38715-A to the harness side of the roof rail module - left in-line connector. Use the PASSENGER INFLATOR connector located on the load tool.
  4. With the ignition ON, use a scan tool to observe the SIR DTC display. Verify DTC B0016 is set in history.
  5. If DTC B0016 is history replace the roof rail module - left.
  6. With the ignition OFF, disconnect and remove both the J 38715-A and adapter. Then remove the SDM connector and inspect the SDM connector for corrosion or damage. Verify there is no damage or corrosion found. Verify there is no damage or corrosion found.
  7. If damage or corrosion is found make the appropriate repair.
  8. Test the high and low circuits between the SDM and roof rail module - left for a short to voltage, short to ground, or open/low resistance.
  9. If circuits test good then replace the SDM.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Inflatable Restraint Roof Side Rail Module Replacement - Front
    •  SIR/SRS Wiring Repairs
    •  Control Module References for SDM replacement, setup, and programming