When the ignition switch is turned to ON, the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) will perform turn-on test to diagnose critical malfunctions within SDM itself.
Upon passing 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 deploy loops.
The SDM checks the wiring connection to the passenger side airbag module by letting the infinitesimal current flow through the internal circuit and verify the resistance.
This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:
DTC B1384 RF Side Deployment Loop Short to Ground
Ignition voltage is within the normal operating voltage range.
• | The side air bag wiring of the passenger high is shorted to ground. |
• | The side air bag wiring of the passenger low is shorted to ground. |
The SDM commands the AIR BAG indicator ON.
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 |
Has the SDM discharged? | ∞ | Go to Step 3 | -- |
3 | Visually inspect any damage for the air bag wiring. Is the air bag wiring damaged? | -- | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 4 |
4 | Measure the resistance between the high, low terminal of the passenger side impact module harness connector and ground. Is the resistance equal to the specified value? | 10K ohms | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 5 |
5 | Replace the air bag wiring. Is the replacement complete? | -- | Go to Step 8 | -- |
6 |
Is the DTC removed? | -- | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 7 |
7 | Replace the passenger side impact module. Is the replacement complete? | -- | Go to Step 8 | -- |
8 |
Does the DTC reset? | -- | Go to Step 2 | System OK |