Caution: In order to avoid deploying the air bag when troubleshooting the SIR system, use only the equipment specified in this manual and the instructions given in this manual. Failure to use the specified equipment as instructed could cause air bag deployment, personal injury to you or someone else, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.
Caution: If any water enters the vehicle's interior up to the level of the carpet or higher and soaks the carpet, the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) and the SDM harness connector may need to be replaced. The SDM could be activated when powered, which could cause deployment of the air bag(s) and result in personal injury. Before attempting these procedures, the SIR system must be disabled. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.
With the ignition OFF, inspect the SDM mounting area, including the carpet. If any significant soaking or evidence of significant soaking is detected, you must perform the following tasks:- Remove all water.
- Repair the water damage.
- Replace the SDM harness connector.
- Replace the SDM.
These diagnostic procedure will help you to find and repair SIR system malfunctions. For best results, use the diagnostic tables and follow the sequence listed below:
- Perform the SIR Diagnostic System Check. The SIR Diagnostic System Check must be the starting point of any SIR diagnostics. The SIR Diagnostic System Check tests for the following conditions:
- Refer to the diagnostic table as directed by the SIR Diagnostic System Check. The diagnostic tables will help enable you to diagnose any SIR system malfunction. Bypassing these procedures may result in the following:
- Repeat the SIR Diagnostic System Check after you perform any repair or diagnostic procedures. This will verify that you correctly performed the repair. This will also ensure that no other malfunctions exist.
| • | Proper AIR BAG warning lamp operation |
| • | The ability of the SDM to communicate through the Data Link Connector (DLC) |
| • | The existence of SIR Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) |
| • | Extended Diagnostic Time |
| • | Incorrect Diagnosis |
| • | Incorrect Parts Replacement |
Circuit Description
The ignition switch uses the AIR BAG Fuse for supplying Ignition 1 voltage to the inflatable restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) at terminal 8. When you first turn the ignition switch to the ON position, the SDM responds by flashing the AIR BAG warning lamp seven times. Then the SDM turns the lamp Off, while performing tests on the SIR system.
Diagnostic Aids
Diagnosing DTCs in the correct order is very important. Failure to diagnose DTCs in the order specified may result in the following:
| • | Extended diagnostic time |
| • | Incorrect diagnosis |
| • | Incorrect parts replacement |
Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic system check table.
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This step confirms that the AIR BAG warning lamp should flash seven times after you first turn the ignition to the ON position.
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The AIR BAG warning lamp indicates improper operation. This step differentiates between a warning lamp which stays in the ON position and a warning lamp that does not come ON.
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This step confirms that the AIR BAG warning lamp should turn OFF after flashing seven times.
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This step determines whether the SDM is flashing DTC 12.
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This step checks for proper operation of the serial data line.
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This step identifies the stored diagnostic trouble codes and tells whether they are current or history.
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This step checks for the proper operation of the serial data line. This step also identifies any stored history diagnostic trouble codes.
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No | ||||||
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Observe the AIR BAG warning lamp while you turn the ignition switch to the ON position. Does the AIR BAG warning lamp flash seven times? | -- | |||||||||
Does the AIR BAG warning lamp come ON steady? | -- | |||||||||
Note the AIR BAG warning lamp after the lamp has flashed seven times. Does the AIR BAG warning lamp turn OFF? | -- | |||||||||
Does the warning lamp flash seven times and then come on steady? | -- | |||||||||
Does a current DTC display? | -- | |||||||||
6 | Does the scan tool indicate that no data has been received? | -- | Go to Data Link Communications System Check in Wiring Systems | Go to Integrity Check | ||||||
Have you performed the current DTC diagnosis and have you cleared all the current DTCs? | -- | -- | ||||||||
Are any history DTCs displayed? | -- | |||||||||
9 | Does the scan tool indicate that no data has been received? | -- | Go to Data Link Communications System Check in Wiring Systems | System OK | ||||||
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Have you performed the diagnosis and cleared the DTC(s)? | -- | -- |
