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B1670




DTC B1670

Circuit Description

When the ignition switch is turned to ON, the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) will perform a turn-on test to diagnose critical malfunctions within the SDM itself.

In case of the second stage air bag inflation by a vehicle collision, the SDM maintains the warning lamp ON and then all the air bag systems including the SDM, air bag module, and wiring should be replaced.

DTC Descriptor

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:

DTC B1670 Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Commanded

Conditions for Running the DTC

Ignition voltage is within the normal operating voltage range.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The history of the second stage air bag inflation or belt pretensioner explosion is in the SDM.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The SDM commands the AIR BAG indicator ON.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

The condition responsible for setting the DTC no longer exists and the scan tool Clear DTCs function is used.