B1024

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 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 in order 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 passenger deployment loop is not shorted to voltage.
^ The voltage at Passenger Side Low terminal 3 is more than 1.5 volts.
^ The voltage at Driver Side Low terminal 10 is less than 1.5 volts for 500 milliseconds.

The following tests check for the DTC. These tests occur when IGNITION 1 is within the normal operating voltage range:
^ When the malfunction is detected in the Power-On 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 Driver Side Low terminal 10 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.
- Once 250 malfunction free ignition cycles have occurred.

Diagnostic Aids
A short-to-ground in the Inflatable Restraint steering module circuit can cause an intermittent condition. Moving wires while monitoring DRIVER SENSELO may help locate the fault. Inspect the GRN/RED wire and the GRN wire carefully for cut or chafed wires. The diagnostic table directs the technician to note the entry value of DRIVER 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.

DTC Table Test Description
Numbers below refer to step numbers on the diagnostic table.
2. This step determines the Driver Side Low voltage measured by the Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM).
3. This step isolates the malfunction to one side of the yellow 2-way connector on the Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil. This connector is located near the base of the steering column.
4. This step determines whether the malfunction is in the Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil or in the Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module.
7. This step determines whether the malfunction is in the GRN/RED wire.
9. This step determines whether the malfunction is in the GRN wire.