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Circuit Description

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

Upon passing these 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 checks the wiring connection to the passenger side airbag module by letting the infinitesimal current flow through the internal circuit and verify the resistance.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

    • The side air bag wiring of the passenger high is shorted to battery wiring.
    • The side air bag wiring of the passenger low is shorted to battery wiring.

Step

Action

Values

Yes

No

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

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

 

1

  1. Confirm the ignition switch is OFF.
  2. Wait for 1 minute for the SDM charger to be discharged.

Has the SDM discharged?

--

Go to Step 2

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2

Visually inspect any damage for the air bag wiring.

Is the air bag wiring damaged?

--

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 3

3

Measure the resistance between the high, low terminal of the passenger side air bag module and the battery.

Is the resistance equal to the specified value?

10 K ohms

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4

Replace the air bag wiring.

Is the replacement complete?

--

Go to Step 7

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5

  1. Replace the SDM. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Replacement .
  2. Confirm the ignition switch is ON.
  3. Remove the DTC with the scan tool.
  4. Perform the Diagnostic System Check - SIR.

Is the DTC removed?

--

System OK

Go to Step 6

6

Replace the passenger side air bag module.

Is the replacement complete?

--

Go to Step 7

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7

  1. Reconnect all SIR system components.
  2. Verify that all components, connectors, and connector position assurances (CPAs) are properly mounted.
  3. Use the scan tool to clear the DTCs.
  4. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the text.

Does the DTC reset?

--

Go to Step 2

System OK