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Circuit Description

The passenger frontal deployment loop consists of the following components:

    • A dual stage inflatable restraint instrument panel (I/P) module
    • The I/P module high circuits for both stages 1 and 2
    • The I/P module low circuits for both stages 1 and 2

There are 2 shorting bars used within the I/P module connector which will short together both I/P module stage 1 high and low circuits, and both I/P module stage 2 high and low circuits, when the connector is disconnected. This will help to prevent unwanted deployment of the inflator module during servicing. During a frontal crash of sufficient force, the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) will allow current to flow through the deployment loop, in order to deploy the I/P module. The SDM performs continuous diagnostic tests on the deployment loops to check for proper circuit continuity and for shorts to ground or voltage. If a malfunction is detected, a DTC will be stored in memory.

DTC Descriptors

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTCs:

    • DTC B0012 Passenger Frontal Deployment Loop (Stage 2) Resistance Low
    • DTC B0013 Passenger Frontal Deployment Loop (Stage 2) Open
    • DTC B0014 Passenger Frontal Deployment Loop (Stage 2) Voltage Out of Range
    • DTC B0016 Passenger Frontal Deployment Loop (Single Stage or Stage 1) Resistance Low
    • DTC B0017 Passenger Frontal Deployment Loop (Single Stage or Stage 1) Open
    • DTC B0018 Passenger Frontal Deployment Loop (Single Stage or Stage 1) Voltage Out of Range

Conditions for Running the DTC

Ignition 1 voltage is within the normal operating voltage range.

Conditions for Setting the DTC
    • DTC B0012 stage 2 or B0016 stage 1 will set when the I/P module deployment loop resistance is less than 1.3 ohms for 500 milliseconds.
    • DTC B0013 stage 2 or B0017 stage 1 will set when one of the following conditions occur:
       - The I/P module high circuit is less than 2.4 volts and the I/P module deployment loop is more than 6 ohms for 500 milliseconds.
       - The I/P module deployment loop resistance is more than 4.8 ohms for 500 milliseconds.
    • DTC B0014 stage 2 or B0018 stage 1 will set when one of the following conditions occur:
       - The I/P module high and/or low circuits is short to ground or short to voltage for 500 milliseconds.
       - The I/P module high circuit is less than 2.4 volts and I/P module deployment loop resistance is less than 6 ohms for 500 milliseconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The SDM commands the AIR BAG indicator ON via class 2 serial data.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC
    • The condition responsible for setting the DTC no longer exists and the scan tool Clear DTCs function is used.
    • A history DTC will clear once 255 malfunction-free ignition cycles have occurred.

Diagnostic Aids

The following are possible causes of the malfunction:

    • A short between the I/P module stage 1 or stage 2, high and low circuits
    • An open or a high resistance in the I/P module stage 1 or stage 2, high or low circuits
    • A short to ground or a short to voltage in the I/P module stage 1 or stage 2, high or low circuits
    • The I/P module connector
    • The SDM connector
    • A malfunctioning I/P module
    • A malfunctioning SDM

Thoroughly inspect the wiring and the connectors. An incomplete inspection of the wiring and the connectors may result in a misdiagnosis, causing a part replacement with the reappearance of the malfunction. If an intermittent malfunction exists, refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections .

Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. This step tests to see if the malfunction is caused by the I/P module.

    2.

  2. This step tests to see what DTCs are present. If DTC B0012 or B0016 is present, test the I/P module for a short between high and low circuits in stage 1 or stage 2. If DTC B0013 or B0017 is present, test the I/P module high and low circuits for an open and for high resistance in stage 1 or stage 2. If DTC B0014 or B0018 is present, test the I/P module high and low circuits for a short to ground and for a short to voltage in stage 1 or stage 2.

Step

Action

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: SIR Schematics

Connector End View Reference: SIR Connector End Views

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

2
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect instrument panel (I/P) module inline connector. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement for location of connector.
  3. Inspect the component and harness sides of the inline connector for the I/P module for damage or corrosion that may cause the malfunction. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Does the connector exhibit any signs of damage or corrosion?

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3
  1. If the inline connector for the I/P module is damaged, the I/P module must be replaced. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement .
  2. If the wiring harness side of the I/P module connector is damaged, replace the harness side of the connector. Refer to Connector Repairs .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 9

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4

    Important: If scan tool displays multiple codes, diagnose the open code first.

  1. Use the J 38715-80 Adapter to connect the J 38715-A SIR Driver/Passenger Load Tool or Saturn SA9409Z-A to the harness side of the I/P module inline connector. Use BASE of COLUMN and PASSENGER INFLATOR connectors located on the load tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. With the scan tool, request the SIR DTC display.

Does the scan tool indicate that DTC B0012, B0013, B0014, B0016, B0017, or B0018 are current?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 7

5
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect and remove both the J 38715-A or Saturn SA9409Z-A and adapter.
  3. Disconnect the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) connector. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.
  4. Inspect the SDM connector for damage or corrosion that may cause a malfunction in the I/P module stage 1 or stage 2 high and/or low circuits. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 6

6

  1. If DTC B0012 or B0016 is present, test the I/P module circuits for a short between the high and low circuits in stage 1 or stage 2.
  2. If DTC B0013 or B0017 is present, test the I/P module high and low circuits for an open and for high resistance in stage 1 or stage 2.
  3. If DTC B0014 or B0018 is present, test the I/P module high and low circuits for a short to ground and for a short to voltage in stage 1 or stage 2.
  4. All the above conditions refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 8

7
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Replace the I/P module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 9

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8
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Replace the SDM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 9

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9
  1. Connect all SIR components.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Use the scan tool in order to clear the 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