Airbag Readiness Light ON with DTC B0081 or B0092 Set in Passenger Presence System (PPS) SDM (Remove Passenger Seat Cushion Cover and Allow to Dry)

This bulletin is being revised to add the 2008 Malibu Classic. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 06-09-41-008B (Section 09 - Restraints).

Some customers may comment that the airbag readiness light is ON. Technicians may find DTC B0081 or B0092 set in the Passenger Presence System (PPS) sensing and diagnostic module (SDM).

This condition may be caused by a wet passenger seat cushion.

Prior to performing any diagnostics, identify which vehicle communication system is found in the vehicle using the table below.

Finding Flash DTCs

1. Verify that DTC B0081 with symptom DTC 71 (on vehicles with LAN) OR DTC B0092 with no symptom DTC (on vehicles with Class 2) is present.
2. If the DTC is present, turn ignition ON with the engine OFF. Using the scan tool, go to the passenger presence system (PPS) menu, then retrieve the DTCs. Refer to DTC B0081 or B0092 in SI.
3. If the PPS has any current or history DTCs stored, you must address the PPS DTCs first. Refer to the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle in SI.

Important: PPS flash DTCs are listed at the very end (bottom) of the entire DTC list in SI.

4. Check for flash DTCs. If DTC 034 or 056 are present, refer to procedures below.

Flash DTC 034

1. Turn the ignition ON with the engine OFF. Use the scan tool to clear all SIR and PPS DTCs. Refer to DTC B0081 or B0092 in SI.
2. Rezero the PPS. Refer to Passenger Presence System Rezeroing in SI.
3. Check for DTC 034.
4. If flash DTC 034 is set:

4.1.	Remove the cushion cover. Allow the cushion to dry for 48 hours (use a fan to assist in the drying process). Refer to Front Seat Cushion Cover Replacement in SI.

4.2.	After the cushion has dried, clear the DTC.

5. Use the Tech 2® scan tool to re-check for codes.

•	If the code does not return, the issue has been corrected. DO NOT replace the cushion and module.

Important: If replacement of the PPS cushion sensor and module assembly is required, these parts will be sent in a set (cushion and module) and must be replaced as a set, since they are calibrated at the manufacturer as a set.

•	ONLY replace the PPS cushion and module assembly if the DTC returns after the cushion is thoroughly dry.

Flash DTC 056

1. Turn the ignition ON with the engine OFF. Use the scan tool to clear all SIR and PPS DTCs. Refer to DTC B0081 or B0092 in SI.
2. Rezero the PPS. Refer to Passenger Presence System Rezeroing in SI.
3. Check for DTC 056.
4. If flash DTC 056 is set and the cushion is NOT wet, follow the normal diagnostics for this flash DTC. Refer to DTC 056 in SI.
5. If flash DTC 056 is set and the cushion is wet:

5.1.	Remove the cushion cover. Allow the cushion to dry for 48 hours (use a fan to assist the drying process). Refer to Front Seat Cushion Cover Replacement in SI.

5.2.	After the cushion has dried, clear the DTC.

6. Use the Tech 2® scan tool to re-check for codes.

•	If the code does not return, the issue has been corrected. DO NOT replace the cushion and module.

Important: If replacement of the PPS cushion sensor and module assembly is required, these parts will be sent in a set (cushion and module) and must be replaced as a set, since they are calibrated at the manufacturer as a set.

•	ONLY replace the PPS cushion and module assembly if the DTC returns after the cushion is thoroughly dry.

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