Diagnostic Instructions
DTC Descriptors
DTC B0078: Right Front/Passenger Side Impact Sensor (SIS) Performance
DTC B0081: Incorrect Right Front/Passenger Side Impact Sensor (SIS) Installed
DTC B0082: Discard Right Front/Passenger Side Impact Sensor (SIS)
Diagnostic Fault Information
Circuit
| Short to Ground
| Open/High Resistance
| Short to Voltage
| Signal Performance
|
Side Impact Sensor Signal Circuit Right
| B0078
| B0078
| B0078
| B0078
|
Circuit/System Description
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, 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.
If the fault is still present, the SDM will set a diagnostic trouble code (DTC).
Conditions for Running the DTC
Ignition voltage is between 9-16 volts.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
B0078
| • | A valid ID message is not received within 5 seconds of the SIS being powered up. |
| • | Status message is not received. |
| • | The SDM has failed twice to reset the SIS. |
B0081
| • | The SDM has received an ID message from the SIS that does not match the ID stored in the SDM memory. |
| • | When two SIS resets are attempted without the correct identification being detected by the SDM. |
B0082
Will set when the SDM has received a NOK (Not OK) message from the SIS.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The SDM commands the AIR BAG indicator ON via class 2 serial data. |
| • | The SDM attempts to reset the SIS. |
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
| • | The condition responsible for setting the DTC no longer exists. |
| • | You issue a scan tool CLEAR DTC command. |
| • | A history DTC will clear once 255 malfunction-free ignition cycles have occurred. |
Diagnostic Aids
The following can cause an intermittent condition:
| • | A short between the SIS signal and voltage circuits |
| • | High or low resistance in the SIS signal and voltage circuits |
| • | Inspect the SIS signal and voltage circuits carefully for cutting and/or chafing. |
| • | Verify that the correct SIS is installed in the vehicle. |
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
SIR Schematics
Connector End View Reference
SIR Connector End Views
Electrical Information Reference
Circuit/System Testing
- With the ignition ON, use a scan tool to observe the SIR DTC display. Verify DTC B0081 or B0082 are current.
| ⇒ | If DTC B0081 or B0082 are current, replace the right SIS. |
- With the ignition ON, use a scan tool to observe the SIR DTC display. Verify B0078 is current.
| ⇒ | Inspect and test wiring system components. |
| ⇒ | For DTC B0078 replace the right SIS. |
- Verify B0078, B0081, or B0082 are not current.
- If DTC B0078, B0081, or B0082 reset as current, remove the SDM connector. Inspect the SDM connector for damage or corrosion that may cause a malfunction in the SIS circuits. Refer to
Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Replacement
for connector location.
| ⇒ | If damage or corrosion is found make the appropriate repair. |
Repair Instructions
Perform the
Diagnostic Repair Verification
after completing the diagnostic procedure.
