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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 and overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptors

DTC B1370 01: Device Ignition 1 Circuit Short to Battery

DTC B1370 06: Device Ignition 1 Circuit Short to Ground or Open

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

Ignition

B1370 06

B1370 06

B1370 01

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Circuit/System Description

The inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) monitors the ignition 1 signal from the ignition switch. When the vehicle ignition switch is placed in the RUN or CRANK position the switch supplies voltage to the SDM ignition 1 input terminal. If an open, short to voltage, or short to ground in this SDM ignition 1 circuit is detected then DTC B1370 will set.

Conditions for Running the DTC

Ignition voltage is between 9-16 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The following conditions exist for at least 10 seconds:

B1370 01

The SDM detects a short to battery in the ignition 1 voltage circuit when the switch is in the OFF position.

B1370 06

The SDM detects a short to ground or an open in the ignition 1 voltage circuit when the ignition switch is in RUN or CRANK.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • The SDM requests the instrument panel cluster (IPC) to illuminate the AIR BAG indicator.
    • The SDM determines its power mode only from the GMLAN power mode messages and discards the ignition 1 input for the remainder of the ignition cycle.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • A current DTC clears when the malfunction is no longer present.
    • A history DTC clears when the module ignition cycle counter reaches the reset threshold, without a repeat of the malfunction.

Diagnostic Aids

A history DTC maybe caused by an intermittent short or open in the ignition 1 circuit.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

SIR Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

SIR System Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

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

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Testing

    Important: When removing connectors inspect for damage or corrosion. Damage or corrosion in the following requires repair or replacement of the affected component/connector.

       • SDM module
       • SDM wiring harness connector

  1. Ignition ON, verify DTC B1370 is not set in any other modules.
  2. If the DTC is set in other modules, refer to DTC B1370-B1379, B1380-B1389, or B1440-B1443 and diagnose other modules prior to diagnosing the SDM.
  3. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the SDM.
  4. Verify a test lamp does not illuminate between the ignition circuit 33 and ground.
  5. If the test lamp illuminates, test the ignition circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
  6. Ignition ON, verify a test lamp illuminates between the ignition circuit terminal 33 and ground.
  7. If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ignition circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
  8. If all circuits test normal, replace the SDM.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Control Module References for BCM and SDM replacement, setup, and programming