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For 1990-2009 cars only

Circuit Description

When you first turn ON the ignition, the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic and seat belt pretensioner module (SDM) performs tests to diagnose critical malfunctions within itself . During one portion of these tests, the SDM checks to ensure that it is properly configured for this vehicle. Then, the SDM proceeds with the RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT test to measure the deployment loop resistances to ensure that they are within their respective normal resistance ranges.

Conditions for Running the DTC

When the ignition voltage is within the normal operating voltage range, the SDM performs the internal malfunction checks and the SDM checks to ensure that it is properly configured.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The DTC will set when there is a mismatch between the serial data configuration programming request and the SDM determined vehicle system configuration.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The SDM turns ON the AIR BAG warning lamp.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • The DTC will clear when the SDM has determined that the vehicle system configuration matches the serial data configuration programming.
    • A History DTC can be cleared by using a scan tool.

Diagnostic Aids

This DTC indicates that a mismatch exists between the serial data configuration programming request and the SDM determined vehicle system configuration.

Test Description

An example test description follows:

  1. This step checks to see if the SDM is properly configured.

  2. This step reconfigures the SDM.

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform A Diagnostic System Check - SIR?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - SIR

2

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Install a scan tool.
  3. Use the scan tool to request the SIR data list display.

Does the scan tool display the specified value?

Driver and Passenger

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 3

3

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 .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 5

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4

  1. Select the PROGRAMMING SDM function from the SIR data list display.
  2. Follow the instructions on the scan tool to properly reconfigure the SDM.

Did you complete the procedure?

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Go to Step 5

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5

  1. Reconnect all SIR components.
  2. Verify that all components and connectors are properly mounted.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.

Did you complete the action?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - SIR

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