Circuit Description
When the ignition switch is turned on and during vehicle operation, the SDM
performs tests to detect system faults. One test the SDM performs is to monitor the
inflator module high circuit and the inflator module low circuit voltage difference.
By monitoring the voltage difference, the SDM is able to calculate the loop resistance.
A low loop resistance indicates the two circuits are shorted together.
Conditions for Running the DTC
DTC B0040 can be set when the loop resistance is low. The following conditions
must be met to set this DTC.
| • | The ignition voltage is present at the SDM and continuous. |
| • | The deployment loop resistance is under 1.3 ohms. |
| • | The fault is present for half a second. |
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The air bag telltale will be on. |
Diagnostic Aids
| • | When attempting to diagnose an intermittent loop fault, use the scan tool
to monitor the current DTCs. Wiggle the wires and check the connections while watching
for a current DTC to appear and/or disappear on the scan tool. |
| • | Always start the diagnosis of the SIR DTCs with an inspection of the wiring
and components for visible damage. |
| • | A malfunctioning shorting bar at the inflator module harness could cause
this DTC. |
B0040
