B1018

Circuit Description
When you first turn the ignition switch to the ON position, the Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) performs tests to diagnose critical malfunctions within itself. Upon passing these tests IGNITION 1, 23 VLR and deployment loop voltages are measured to make sure they are within their respective normal voltage ranges. The SDM monitors the voltages at DRIVER SIDE LOW terminal 10 and Passenger Side Low terminal 3 to detect shorts to ground in the inflator module circuits.

Conditions for Setting the DTC
^ The driver deployment loop is not open.
^ The passenger deployment loop is not open.
^ The driver deployment loop is not shorted to voltage.
^ The voltage at Driver Side Low terminal 10 is more than 1.5 volts.
^ The voltage at the Passenger Side Low terminal 3 is less than 1.5 volts for 500 milliseconds.

The following tests check for this DTC. These tests occur when IGNITION 1 is within the normal operating voltage range.
^ The POWER ON test-When the malfunction is detected in this test, The Resistance Measurement test will not be performed.
^ The Continuous Monitoring Test.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
^ The SDM sets a diagnostic trouble code.
^ The SDM turns ON the AIR BAG warning lamp.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC
^ Clear the Current DTC when the voltage at the Passenger Side Low terminal 3 is more than 1.5 volts for 500 milliseconds.
^ Clear the History DTC under the following conditions:
- You issue a scan tool CLEAR CODES command.
- 250 malfunction free ignition cycles have occurred.

Diagnostic Aids
A short-to-ground in the Inflatable Restraint (SIR) Instrument Panel (IP) module circuit can cause and intermittent condition. Moving wires while monitoring PASSENGER SENSELO may help locate the fault. Inspect the YEL/RED wire and the YEL wire carefully for cut or chafed wires. Wiring pigtail damage requires replacement of the Inflatable Restraint IP module. The diagnostic table directs the technician to note the entry value of PASSENGER SENSELO. Comparing the value of the PASSENGER SENSELO can be helpful in determining if an intermittent condition exists. When measurements are requested in this table, use J 39200 Digital Multimeter with the correct terminal adapter from J 35616-A Connector Test Adapter Kit. When a check for proper connection is requested, refer to Intermittents and Poor Connections. When a wire, connector or terminal repair is requested, use J 38125-B Terminal Repair Kit.

Test Description
Numbers below refer to step numbers on the diagnostic table.
2. This test determines the Passenger Side Low voltage measured by Inflatable Restraint Sensing Diagnostic Module (SDM).
3. This test isolates the malfunction to one side of the Inflatable Restraint IP module yellow connector located behind the IP compartment.
5. This test determines whether the malfunction is in the YEL/RED wire.
7. This test determines whether the malfunction is in the YEL wire.