Circuit Description
When the ignition switch is turned to ON, the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) will perform a turn-on test to diagnose critical malfunctions within the SDM itself.
These test ignition and deployment loop voltages are measured to ensure that they are within their normal voltage ranges. The SDM monitors the voltages at the driver low and the passenger low to detect shorts to ground or voltage in the deployment loops.
DTC Descriptor
This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:
DTC B1378 LF Side Deployment loop Resistance Above Threshold
Conditions for Running the DTC
Ignition voltage is within the normal operating voltage range.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The resistance of the driver side air bag deployment loop is higher than 3 ohms.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
The SDM commands the AIR BAG indicator ON.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
The condition responsible for setting the DTC no longer exists and the scan tool Clear DTCs function is used.
Step | Action | Values | Yes | No |
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Schematic Reference: SIR Schematics Connector End View Reference: SIR Connector End Views Caution: Refer to Sensing and Diagnostic Module Handling Caution in the Preface section. Caution: Refer to Sensing and Diagnostic Module Voltage after Ignition is Turned Off Caution in the Preface section. | ||||
1 | Did you perform a Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | Go to Step 2 | ||
2 | Visually inspect the connector and the wiring of the driver side air bag. Is the wiring damaged? | -- | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 3 |
3 |
Is the resistance equal to the specified value? | 0 ohms | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 4 |
4 | Replace the air bag wiring. Is the replacement complete? | -- | Go to Step 7 | -- |
5 |
Is the DTC removed? | -- | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 6 |
6 | Replace the driver side impact module. Is the replacement complete? | -- | Go to Step 7 | -- |
7 |
Does the DTC reset? | Go to Step 2 | System OK | |
