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Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2006 🢒 GTO 🢒 DTC 🢒 DTC 0163

Circuit Description

This DTC identifies a malfunction within the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM).

DTC Descriptor

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:

DTC 0163 Internal SDM Fault

Conditions for Running the DTC

Ignition voltage is within the normal operating voltage range.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

An internal SDM malfunction exists.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The SDM commands the AIR BAG indicator ON.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

The condition responsible for setting the DTC no longer exists and the scan tool Clear DTCs function is used.

Step

Action

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: SIR Schematics

Connector End View Reference: SIR Connector End Views

1

Did you perform a Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

2

Are other DTCs current in addition to 0163?

Go to applicable DTC

Go to Step 3

3

Replace the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM). Refer to Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 4

 

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

Does the DTC reset?

Go to Step 2

System OK