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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 for this vehicle.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The SDM is not properly configured for this vehicle.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The SDM turns ON the AIR BAG warning lamp.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

You can use the scan tool to properly configure the SDM. Once the SDM is properly configured, the DTC will clear.

Diagnostic Aids

This DTC indicates that the SDM is not configured for use in this vehicle.

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?

SDM Not Config.

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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