B1160

Circuit Description
When the ignition switch is first turned to RUN, the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) sends a message over the serial data line class 2 containing identification information. The message contains a partial Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) receives this message and compares it to information stored in memory. For more detailed information about the data lines, refer to Data Link Connector. DTC B1160 is diagnosed in the DTC B1155 Table.

Conditions for Setting the DTC
If the SDM does not receive the partial VIN message from the IPC, DTC B1160 will set without DTC B1155. If the message from the IPC do not match information stored in the SDM, DTC B1155 will set, along with DTC B1160. The POWER-ON test inspects for these DTCs. The IPC sends this message only at POWER-ON.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
The SDM commands the IPC in order to turn ON the AIR BAG warning lamp and sets one or more diagnostic trouble codes.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
The DTC will clear when one of the following conditions is met:
^ Current DTC
The SDM receives the correct message over the serial data line class 2.
^ History DTC
- You issue a scan tool CLEAR CODES command.
- 250 malfunction free ignition cycles occur.

Diagnostic Aids
DTC B1160 will set without DTC B1155 when the IPC is inoperative. DTC B1155 sets only when the wrong message is sent by the IPC. State Of Health (SOH) DTCs may set in addition to DTC B1160. SOH DTCs will likely clear when the malfunction causing DTC B1160 to set is repaired. DTC B1160 is diagnosed in the DTC B1155 table.