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B1660




DTC B1660

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis (Strategy Based Diagnosis) for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions (Diagnostic Procedure Instructions) provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptors
DTC B1660
- Passenger Air Bag Disabled Indicator Circuit Malfunction

Circuit/System Description

The passenger air bag ON/OFF indicator circuit consists of the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) and the passenger air bag ON/OFF indicator. If the SDM detects a malfunction within the circuit, a DTC will be set.

Conditions for Running the DTC

Ignition voltage is between 9-16 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

Any of the following conditions exist for 2 seconds:

* The passenger air bag indicator circuit is shorted.
* The passenger air bag indicator circuit is open.
* Passenger air bag indicator malfunction.
* SDM malfunction.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

* The SDM commands the AIR BAG indicator ON.
* The SIR System is disabled and no deployments are allowed.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

* The condition for setting the DTC no longer exists.
* A history DTC will clear once 100 malfunction-free ignition cycles have occurred.

Reference Information
Schematic Reference

SIR Schematics ([1][2]Air Bag Systems)
Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views (Connector Views)
Description and Operation

SIR System Description and Operation (Description and Operation)
Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing (Circuit Testing)
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections)
* Connector Repairs (Connector Repairs)
* Wiring Repairs (Wiring Repairs)

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for scan tool information.

Circuit/System Testing

Important: Refer to SIR Service Precautions (Technician Safety Information).


When removing connectors, inspect for damage or corrosion. Damage or corrosion in the following requires repair or replacement of the affected component/connector:


* The front end sensor

* The SDM module

* The front end sensor wiring harness connector

* The SDM wiring harness connector


1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the passenger air bag ON/OFF indicator.
2. Ignition ON, passenger air bag ON/OFF indicator should not illuminate.

If passenger air bag ON/OFF indicator illuminates, replace the passenger air bag ON/OFF indicator.

3. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the SDM and the passenger air bag ON/OFF indicator.
4. Ignition ON, test for 11-14 volt between Passenger air bag On/Off indicator terminal 4 and ground.

If less than the specified range, repair the circuit for a open/high resistance or short to ground.

5. Ignition ON, test for less than 1 volt between the following terminals and ground.

* SDM harness connector terminal 17.
* SDM harness connector terminal 23.

If greater than the specified range, repair the circuit for a short to voltage.

6. Test for infinite resistance between the following terminals and ground.

* SDM harness connector terminal 17.
* SDM harness connector terminal 23.

If less than infinite resistance, repair the circuit for a short to ground.

If greater than the specified range, repair the circuit for an open/high resistance.

7. Test for less then 1 ohm between the following circuit terminals.

* Passenger air bag On/Off indicator terminal 7 and SDM harness connector terminal 23.
* Passenger air bag On/Off indicator terminal 6 and SDM harness connector terminal 17.

If greater than the specified range, repair the circuit for an open/high resistance.

8. If all circuits test normal, replace the SDM.
9. Reconnect all SIR components. Ignition ON, with a scan tool clear and check for DTCs.

If the DTC returns and is current, replace the passenger air bag ON/OFF indicator.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification (Verification Tests) after completing the diagnostic procedure.

* Inflatable Restraint Front End Sensor Replacement (Inflatable Restraint Front End Sensor Replacement)
* Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Replacement (Front) (Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Replacement (Front))Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Replacement (Rear) (Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Replacement (Rear))
* SIR/SRS Wiring Repairs (SIR/SRS Wiring Repairs)
* Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for SDM replacement, setup, and programming