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DTC 032




DTC 032

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.

If air bag inflation was caused by a vehicle collision, the SDM maintains warning lamp ON and the entire air bag system, including the SDM, air bag module, and wiring should be replaced.

DTC Descriptor

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:

DTC 032

Conditions for Running the DTC

Ignition voltage is within the normal operating voltage range.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The history of the 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.