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DTC Descriptors

DTC B0028 : Right Front Side Deployment Loop Resistance Low

DTC B0029 : Right Front Side Deployment Loop Open

DTC B0030 : Right Front Side Deployment Loop Voltage Out of Range

Diagnostic Fault Information

Important: Always perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.

Circuit

Short to Ground

High Resistance

Open

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

Side Impact Module - RF High Circuit

B0030

B0030

B0029

B0030

B0028

Side Impact Module - RF Low Circuit

B0030

B0030

B0029

B0030

B0028

Circuit/System Description

During a side or frontal crash of sufficient force the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) will allow current to flow through the deployment loop in order to deploy the side impact module - RF. The SDM performs continuous diagnostic tests on the deployment loops to check for proper circuit continuity and for shorts to ground or voltage. A shorting bar used within the side impact module - RF connector which will short together both side impact module - RF high and low circuits when the connector is disconnected, this will help to prevent unwanted deployment of the inflator module during servicing.

Conditions for Running the DTC

Ignition voltage is between 9-16 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

B0028

The side impact module - RF deployment loop resistance is less than 1.3 ohms for 500 milliseconds.

B0029

    • Side impact module - RF high circuit is less than 2.4 volts and the side impact module - RF deployment loop is more than 6 ohms for 500 milliseconds.
    • Side impact module - RF deployment loop resistance is more than 4.8 ohms for 500 milliseconds.

B0030

    • Side impact module - RF high and/or low circuits is short to ground or short to voltage for 500 milliseconds.
    • Side impact module - RF high circuit is less than 2.4 volts and side impact module - RF deployment loop resistance is less than 6 ohms for 500 milliseconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • The SDM commands the AIR BAG indicator ON via serial data communication.
    • The SIR System is disabled and no deployments are allowed.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • The condition responsible for setting the DTC no longer exists and the scan tool Clear DTCs function is used.
    • A history DTC will clear once 255 malfunction-free ignition cycles have occurred.

Diagnostic Aids

If there is more than one DTC set diagnose the open DTC first.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

SIR Schematics

Connector End View Reference

SIR Connector End Views

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Special Tools Required

    • J 38715-A SIR Driver/Passenger Load tool
    • J 38715-30A SIR Load Tool Adapter
    • J 38715-60 SIR Load Tool Adapter

Circuit/System Testing

    Important: Important: When removing connectors inspect for damage or corrosion. Damage or corrosion in the following requires repair or replacement of the affected component/connector.

       • The SDM module
       • The side impact module - RF
       • The side impact module wiring harness
       • The SDM wiring harness connector
       • The side impact module - RF wiring harness connector
       •  The side impact module wiring harness connector

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the side impact module - RF wiring harness connector located under the passenger front seat.
  2. Use J 38715-60 adapter to connect the J 38715-A to the harness side of the side impact module - RF wiring harness connector. Use the PASSENGER INFLATOR connector located on the load tool.
  3. Ignition ON, use a scan tool to observe the SIR DTC display. Verify DTC B0028, B0029, or B0030 is set history.
  4. If DTC B0028, B0029, or B0030 is current turn OFF the ignition and remove the SDM connector. Refer to SDM replacement in Repair Instructions for connector location.
    Test and repair both side impact module - RF high and low circuits for a short to voltage, short to ground, or open/low resistance. If all circuits test normal then replace the SDM
  5. Ignition OFF, disconnect and remove both the J 38715-A and adapter. Then connect the side impact module - RF wiring harness connector. Remove the side impact module - RF connector. Use J 38715-30A adapter to connect the J 38715-A to the harness side of the side impact module - RF connector. Use the PASSENGER INFLATOR connector located on the load tool.
  6. Ignition ON, use a scan tool to observe the SIR DTC display. Verify DTC B0028, B0029, or B0030 is set history.
  7. If DTC B0028, B0029, or B0030 is current, replace the side impact module - RF wiring harness.
  8. If DTC B0028, B0029, or B0030 is history, replace the side impact module - RF.

Repair Instructions

Important: Always perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Driver and Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement
    •  Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Module Wiring Harness Replacement
    •  Control Module References for SDM replacement, setup, and programming