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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1998 🢒 Prizm 🢒 Restraints 🢒 SIR 🢒 DTC 51 Pass. Air Bag Deployment Loop Short to GND

Object Number: 238645 Size: SF
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Circuit Description

When you first turn the ignition switch to the ON position, the inflatable restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) performs tests to diagnose critical malfunctions within itself. The SDM monitors the voltages at DRIVER SIDE LOW terminal 9 and PASSENGER SIDE LOW terminal 8 to detect shorts to ground in the inflator module circuits.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The SDM detects a short to ground in the passenger deployment loop.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
    • The SDM sets a Diagnostic Trouble Code.
    • The SDM turns ON the AIR BAG warning lamp.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

All DTCs are cleared with each ignition cycle.

Diagnostic Aids

A short to ground in the inflatable restraint IP module circuit can cause an intermittent condition. Inspect the YEL/RED and YEL/GRN wires leading to the IP module carefully for cut or chafed wires.

Test Description

  1. This test checks for a short to ground in the passenger side high circuit.

    2.

  2. This test checks for a short to ground in the passenger side low circuit.

    3.

  3. This test determines if the malfunction is caused by the SDM.

    4.

  4. This test determines if the malfunction is caused by the inflatable restraint instrument panel module.

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Was the SIR Diagnostic System Check performed?

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Go to Step 2

Go to SIR Diagnostic System Check

2

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Disconnect the inflatable restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM).
  3. Disconnect the inflatable restraint IP module.
  4. Measure the resistance at the IP module harness connector between terminal 1 and ground.

Is the resistance measured equal to the specified value?

OL

(Infinite)

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 8

3

Measure the resistance at the IP module harness connector between terminal 2 and ground.

Is the resistance equal to the specified value?

OL

(Infinite)

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 8

4

  1. Connect the SDM.
  2. Connect a jumper wire between terminals 1 and 2 of the IP module harness connector.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position and wait 20 seconds.
  4. Read SIR DTCs

Is DTC 51 present?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

5

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Connect the IP module connector.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to ACC or ON and wait 20 seconds.
  4. Read SIR DTCs.

Is DTC 51 present?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 9

6

Replace the inflatable restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM). Refer to Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Replacement .

Are all the repairs complete?

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Go to Step 10

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7

Replace the inflatable restraint IP module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement .

Are all the repairs complete?

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Go to Step 10

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8

Repair the IP wiring harness between the I/P module and the SDM. Refer to Wiring Repair .

Are all the repairs complete?

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Go to Step 10

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9

An intermittent exists in the passenger deployment loop. Refer to diagnostic aids.

Are all the repairs complete?

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Go to Step 10

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10

Reconnect all SIR components. Make sure all components are properly mounted.

Have all the SIR components been reconnected and properly mounted?

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Go to SIR Diagnostic System Check

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