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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1999 🢒 Tahoe 4WD - RHD 🢒 Restraints 🢒 SIR 🢒 AIR BAG Warning Lamp Does Not Come On

Object Number: 477107 Size: MF
SIR Components
SIR Schematics
Handling ESD Sensitive Parts Notice
SIR Handling Caution

Circuit Description

When the ignition switch is first turned to RUN, the GAUGES Fuse applies battery voltage to the AIR BAG warning lamp that is connected to Air Bag Indicator Control, terminal 7. The AIR BAG Fuse applies battery voltage to the IGNITION 1 input, terminal 10. The inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) responds by flashing the AIR BAG warning lamp seven times.

When measurements are requested in this table, use the J 39200 Digital Multimeter with the correct terminal adapter from the J 35616-A Connector Test Adapter Kit. When an inspection for proper connection is requested, refer to Intermittents and Poor Connections in Restraints, 1999 C/K Service Manual. When a wire, connector or terminal repair is requested, use the J 38125-B Terminal Repair Kit. Refer to Wiring Repair in Restraints, 1999 C/K Service Manual.

Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table:

  1. This test determines whether the malfunction is in the inflatable restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) circuitry or in the instrument cluster power feed circuitry.

    2.

  2. This test determines whether voltage is present in the warning lamp circuit.

    3.

  3. This test isolates CKT 358 and checks for a short in CKT 358 to B+.

    4.

  4. This test determines if the malfunction is in the instrument cluster connector.

    5.

  5. This test determines if the open is due to a bad bulb.

    6.

  6. This test isolates an open in the warning lamp circuitry.

    7.

  7. This test checks whether power is available to the instrument cluster power feed circuit.

    8.

  8. This test checks for a short from the instrument cluster power feed circuit to ground.

    9.

  9. This test determines whether the short to ground is due to a short in the wiring or internal to the instrument cluster.

    10.

  10. This test determines if the malfunction is in the instrument cluster connector.

    11.

  11. This test determines whether the malfunction is due to an open power feed circuit from the GAUGES Fuse.

AIR BAG Warning Lamp Does Not Come On

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Was the SIR Diagnostic System Check performed?

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Go to Step 2

Go to SIR Diagnostic System Check in Restraints, 1999 C/K Service Manual

2

  1. Set the parking brake.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.

Does the BRAKE indicator light?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 13

3

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Disconnect the inflatable restraint steering wheel and IP module yellow 2-way connectors located near the base of the steering column.
  3. Disconnect the SDM. Refer to Infl Rst Sensing and Diagnostic Module Replacement in Restraints, 1999 C/K Service Manual.
  4. Install the J 38715-96 SIR Shorting Bar Tool to the SDM harness connector.
  5. Install the CPA.
  6. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
  7. Measure the voltage on the SDM harness connector from terminal 7 to ground.

Is the voltage more than the specified value?

10.0 V

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 6

4

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Disconnect the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges And Console.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
  4. Zero the J 39200 Digital Multimeter.
  5. Measure the voltage on the SDM harness connector from terminal 7 to ground.

Is the voltage less than the specified value?

1.0 V

Go to SDM Integrity Check in Restraints, 1999 C/K Service Manual

Go to Step 5

5
  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Repair a short to B+ condition in CKT 358.
  3. Reconnect the instrument cluster.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 24

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6

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Remove the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges And Console.
  3. Check for proper connection to the instrument cluster at terminal 6.

Is the connector damaged or corroded?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 8

7

Repair the instrument cluster harness connector. Refer to Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems, 1999 C/K Service Manual.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 24

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8

  1. Remove the AIR BAG warning lamp bulb. Refer to AIR BAG Warning Lamp Replacement in Restraints, 1999 C/K Service Manual.
  2. Inspect the bulb.

Is the bulb good?

--

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 9

9
  1. Replace the AIR BAG warning lamp bulb refer to AIR BAG Warning Lamp Replacement in Restraints, 1999 C/K Service Manual.
  2. Install the instrument cluster.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 24

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10

  1. Install the AIR BAG warning lamp bulb.
  2. Measure the resistance from the instrument cluster harness connector terminal 6 to the SDM harness connector terminal 7.

Is the resistance within the specified values?

0-5 ohms

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 11

11
  1. Repair an open condition in CKT 358.
  2. Install the instrument cluster.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 24

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12

Service the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges And Console.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 24

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13

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Remove the GAUGES Fuse.
  3. Inspect the fuse.

Is the fuse good?

--

Go to Step 19

Go to Step 14

14

  1. Replace the GAUGES Fuse.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position for 10 seconds.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  4. Remove the GAUGES Fuse.
  5. Inspect the fuse.

Is the fuse good?

--

Go to Step 18

Go to Step 15

15

  1. Disconnect the inflatable restraint steering wheel and IP module yellow 2-way connectors located near the base of the steering column.
  2. Disconnect the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges And Console.
  3. Replace the GAUGES Fuse.
  4. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position for 10 seconds.
  5. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  6. Remove the GAUGES Fuse.
  7. Inspect the fuse.

Is the fuse good?

--

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 16

16
  1. Repair a short to ground condition in CKT 1139.
  2. Replace the GAUGES Fuse.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 24

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17
  1. Service the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges And Console.
  2. Install the GAUGES Fuse.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 24

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18

Install the GAUGES Fuse.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 24

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19

  1. Remove the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges And Console.
  2. Check for proper connection to the instrument cluster at terminal 31.

Is the connector damaged or corroded?

--

Go to Step 20

Go to Step 21

20

Repair the instrument cluster harness connector. Refer to Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems, 1999 C/K Service Manual.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 24

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21

Measure the resistance between the instrument cluster harness connector terminal 31 to each terminal of the GAUGES Fuse fuse holder.

Is either reading within the specified values?

0-5 ohms

Go to Step 23

Go to Step 22

22
  1. Repair an open condition in CKT 1139.
  2. Install the GAUGES Fuse.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 24

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23
  1. Repair an open condition in the power feed to the GAUGES Fuse.
  2. Install the GAUGES Fuse.

Are the repairs complete?

--

Go to Step 24

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24
  1. Reconnect all the SIR system components.
  2. Ensure that all of the components are properly mounted.

Have all the SIR components been reconnected and properly mounted?

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Go to SIR Diagnostic System Check in Restraints, 1999 C/K Service Manual

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