Circuit Description
The inflatable restraint Sensing and Diagnostic and Seat Belt Pretensioner Module (SDM) performs TURN-ON tests to diagnose critical malfunctions within itself when the ignition switch is turned ON. The SDM monitors the six firing loops to detect leakage currents to ground in the frontal and side air bag inflator module and seat belt pretensioner circuits. Then, the SDM proceeds with the RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT test to measure the deployment loop resistances to ensure they are within their respective normal resistance ranges. Upon passing these tests, and if the energy reserve is charged up, the firing transistors are tested. The SDM then goes into CONTINUOUS MONITORING mode. The SDM service wait time is 1 minute. Refer to On-Vehicle Service for enable/disable procedures.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
| • | The ignition is within normal operating voltage range. |
| • | The measured leakage currents to ground in the driver frontal air bag deployment loop are above a specified value caused by a short circuit from the driver frontal air bag deployment loop to ground. |
DTC 13 will set once these conditions are met. This test is run during the SDM Turn-ON tests.
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
Current and History DTC codes must be cleared using a scan tool Clear DTC Information command. If the circuit fault has been successfully repaired and the conditions which caused the Current DTC 13 to set are no longer existing, History DTC 13 will set. History DTC 13 may be cleared using the scan tool.
Diagnostic Aids
An inflatable restraint steering wheel module circuit short-to-ground or a short circuit between the communication signal return line of the LH or RH inflatable restraint Side Impact Sensor (SIS) can cause an intermittent condition. Inspect CKTs BM0 and B30 carefully for cutting and/or chafing. A careful inspection of the circuits and components indicated on the DTC 13 Table is essential to make sure that the replacement SDM will not be damaged. Also inspect CKTs XB42 and XM430 carefully for cutting and/or chafing.
When measurements are requested in this table, use J 39200 Digital Multimeter with the correct terminal adapter from J 35616 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 Terminal Repair Kit and refer to Wiring Repair .
Test Description
The numbers below refer to step numbers on the diagnostic table.
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This test determines whether the malfunction is in the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. This is done by substituting the known good resistance of the load tool and then observing the malfunction is still present.
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This test determines whether the malfunction is in the inflatable restrain steering wheel module coil.
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This test determines whether the malfunction is in CKT BM30.
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This test determines whether the malfunction is in CKT B30.
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Was the SIR Diagnostic System Check performed? | -- | ||
2 |
Are the terminals damaged and/or corroded? | -- | ||
3 | Use the J 42250 Catera Terminal Repair Kit to repair the SDM harness connector. Are the repairs complete? | -- | -- | |
4 | Check for proper connection at terminals 1 and 2 on the SDM. Are the terminals damaged and/or corroded? | -- | ||
5 | Check for proper connection at terminals 1 and 2 on the SDM. Are the terminals damaged and/or corroded? | -- | ||
6 | Replace the inflatable restraint Sensing and Diagnostic and Seat Belt Pretensioner Module (SDM). Refer to Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic and Seat Belt Pretensioner Module Replacement Are the repairs complete? | -- | -- | |
Is DTC 13 still current? | -- | |||
8 |
Are the repairs complete? | -- | -- | |
Is DTC 13 still current? | -- | |||
10 |
Was the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil replaced? | -- | -- | |
Is the resistance reading less than the specified value? | OL | |||
12 | Repair the short to ground condition in CKT BM30. Is the circuit repair complete? | -- | -- | |
Measure the resistance on the SDM harness connector from terminal 2 to terminal 7 (ground). Is the resistance reading less than the specified value? | OL | Go to Integrity Check | ||
14 | Repair the short to ground condition in CKT B30. Is the circuit repair complete? | -- | -- | |
15 | Reconnect all the SIR system components. Ensure all the components are properly mounted. Are all the SIR components reconnected and are all the SIR components properly mounted? | -- | -- | |
16 | Clear the SIR diagnostic trouble codes. Are the SIR diagnostic trouble codes cleared? | -- | -- |
