Circuit Description
The inflatable restraint Sensing and Diagnostic and Seat Belt Pretensioner Module (SDM) performs 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 and system voltage in the frontal and side air bag inflator module and seat belt pretensioner circuits. The deployment loop resistances are measured to ensure they are within their respective normal resistance ranges. The SDM does the following during one portion of the RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT test:
| • | Measure the voltage difference between the DRIVER BELT HIGH and the DRIVER BELT LOW. |
| • | Uses the measured voltage to calculate the resistance of the driver pretensioner deployment loop. |
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 driver seat belt side buckle pretensioner deployment loop resistance is less than 1.0 ohms. The driver seat belt side buckle pretensioner deployment loop consists of the following components.
| • | Driver seat belt side buckle pretensioner. |
| • | Harness wiring of CKT AM900 and CKT AM950. |
| • | Harness wiring of CKT XM901 and CKT XM950. |
| • | Connector terminal contacts, including shorting bars. |
The deployment loop resistance test checks for this malfunction.
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 36 to set are no longer existing, History DTC 36 will set. History DTC 36 may be cleared using the scan tool.
Diagnostic Aids
Inspect CKTs AM900, AM950, XM901 and XM950 carefully for cutting and/or chafing. The diagnostic table directs the technician to note the value of LH PRETENS RESIST. Comparing the value of LH PRETENS. RESIST. over multiple ignition cycles 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 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 the deployment loop resistance measured by the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module.
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This test checks for proper contact or corrosion of the SDM harness connector.
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This test checks for a short from CKT AM900 to CKT XB901.
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This test checks for a short from CKT AM900 or AM950 to CKT XM901 or XM950.
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This test checks for a short in the driver pretensioner seat harness.
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This test determines whether the malfunction is in the driver pretensioner belt assembly. This is done by substituting the known good resistance of the load tool and then observing if the malfunction is still present.
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
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1 | Was the SIR Diagnostic System Check performed? | -- | ||
Has the LH PRETENS RESIST. been read and recorded on the repair order? | -- | -- | ||
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Are the terminals damaged or corroded? | -- | ||
4 | Repair the 8-way body harness-to-passenger seat connector C316. Refer to Wiring Repair . Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |
5 | Check for proper connection at terminals 1 and 2 on C315A on the 8-way driver seat connector. Are the terminals damaged or corroded? | -- | ||
6 | Check for proper connection at terminals 1 and 2 on C315A on the 8-way driver seat connector. Are the terminals damaged or corroded? | -- | ||
7 | Replace the driver seat belt side buckle pretensioner. Refer to Seat Belt Buckle Pretensioner Replacement - LH . Has the driver seat belt side buckle pretensioner been replaced? | -- | -- | |
Are the terminals damaged or corroded? | -- | |||
9 | Use the J 42250 Catera Terminal Repair Kit to repair the SDM harness connector. Is the replacement complete? | -- | -- | |
10 | Check for proper connection at terminals 8 and 9 on the SDM. Are the terminals damaged or corroded? | -- | ||
11 | Check for proper connection at terminals 8 and 9 on the SDM. Are the terminals damaged or corroded? | -- | ||
12 | 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 . Is the replacement complete? | -- | -- | |
Is the resistance reading less than the specified value? | OL | |||
14 | Repair a short from CKT AM900 or AM950 to XM901 or XM950. Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |
Is the resistance reading less than the specified value? | OL | |||
Is LH PRETENS RESIST. less than the specified value? | 1.0 ohms | Go to Integrity Check | ||
17 | Replace the driver seat belt side buckle pretensioner. Refer to Seat Belt Buckle Pretensioner Replacement - LH . Has the driver seat belt side buckle pretensioner been replaced? | -- | -- | |
18 | Reconnect all the SIR system components. Ensure all the components are properly mounted. Are all the SIR system components reconnected and are all the SIR system components properly mounted? | -- | -- | |
19 | Clear the SIR diagnostic trouble codes. Are the SIR diagnostic trouble codes cleared? | -- | -- |
