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Airbag Light On, DTC B0081 Set (Clear DTC Using Specific Procedure)

Subject:Airbag Light On, DTC B0081 Set (Clear DTC Using Specific Procedure)

Models:2007-2008 Chevrolet Equinox
2007-2008 Pontiac Torrent



This bulletin is being revised to add the 2008 model year. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 06-09-41-006C (Section 09 -- Restraints).


Condition

Some customers may comment on the airbag light being illuminated. Upon investigation, the technician may find DTC B0081 with symptom code 0F or 5A set.

Cause

This condition may be caused by a low state of charge or a dead battery in the vehicle.

Correction

Do This

Don't Do This

Clear the DTC.

Re-Zero the Passenger Presence System.

Do not replace the Passenger Presence Module.

The code can be cleared using the following procedure. Once the code is cleared, the airbag light will go out.

  1. Key ON and engine OFF.
  2. Use the scan tool to perform the Re-Zero Passenger Presence System within the Module Setup of the Passenger Presence System (PPS).
  3. After all procedures have been successfully completed, retrieve the DTCs from PPS and clear all the DTCs.
  4. Verify that the airbag light is no longer illuminated.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

C9709*

Procedure to Clear DTC B0081 from PPS

0.2 hr

*This labor operation number is for bulletin use only. This number will not be published in the Labor Time Guide.