B0016

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
When the ignition switch is turned On and during vehicle operation, the Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) performs tests to detect system faults. One test the SDM performs is to monitor the passenger side high circuit and passenger side low circuit voltage difference. By monitoring voltage difference, the SDM is able to calculate the passenger loop resistance. A low loop resistance indicates the two passenger circuits are shorted together.

DTC TEST CONDITIONS
DTC B0016 can be set when the passenger loop resistance is low. The following conditions must be met to set this DTC.
^ Ignition voltage is present at the SDM and continuous.
^ The passenger deployment loop resistance is under 1.3 ohms.
^ Fault needs to only be present for less than half a second.

ACTION TAKEN
^ When this fault is detected a current DTC will be set.
^ The air bag light will be turned On.

DIAGNOSTIC AIDS
When attempting to diagnose an intermittent passenger loop fault, use the scan tool to monitor current DTCs. Wiggle wires and check connections while watching for a current DTC to appear and/or disappear on Scan tool.

NOTE: An intermittent DTC B0016 will remain current if a DTC B0017 is set while the B0016 is current.

Always start diagnosis of SIR DTCs with an inspection of wiring and components for visible damage.

A malfunctioning shorting bar at the passenger inflator module pigtail could cause this DTC.

Always perform the "SIR Diagnostic System Check" before using this chart. Diagnostic System Check

When measurements are requested in this chart, use SA 91114NE digital multimeter with correct terminal adapter from SA 9206Z. When a check for proper connection is requested, refer to "Intermittent and Poor Connections." When a wire connector or terminal repair is requested, use the proper repair parts and refer to "Wiring Repair."

NOTICE: Perform "SIR DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK" before proceeding with this chart.

NOTE: Air bag telltale will remain On after the same DTC appears twice and is stored in memory as a history code. If the air bag telltale is On, the DTC can be a current or history code.