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B0047 04



B0047 04

Airbag Deployed Signal Circuit. Open







Fault symptom
- "On Star System Malfunction. Contact Service." shown on SID.

On-board diagnosis


Enable criteria:
- Ignition ON.
- 9 - 16 Volt

Fault criteria:
- The fault arises when voltage on the airbag lead is too high.

Checking the wiring harness
- Move the wiring harness at several spots and in several directions to reveal intermittent breaks and short-circuits. Check switches, connectors and crimp connections for oxidation, retracted pins and pin clamping force.

Diagnostic help
- Check that the following MIs/Campaigns have been carried out before starting fault diagnosis:

US Market
- MI No. 391-2394 - Customer Satisfaction Campaign 15421 - Update of OnStar system.
- MI No. 391-2409 - Customer Satisfaction Campaign 15424 - Update of OnStar system.

CA Market
- MI No. 391-2410 - Customer Satisfaction Campaign 15421 - Update of OnStar system.
- MI No. 391-2408 - Customer Satisfaction Campaign 15424 - Update of OnStar system.