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Diagnostic Instructions

    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    •  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

Circuit/System Description

The PASSENGER AIR BAG ON/OFF indicators are used to notify the driver when the Passenger Presence System (PPS) has enabled or disabled the instrument panel (I/P) inflator module. When the ignition is turned ON, the PPS module is supplied with voltage and commands both PASSENGER AIR BAG ON/OFF indicators ON for 5 seconds; then the PPS module conducts tests on the PPS components and circuits while both PASSENGER AIR BAG ON/OFF indicators are ON. If no malfunctions are detected, the PPS module will turn the PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator ON or OFF, depending on the status of the PPS. If a malfunction is detected, the PPS module will store a diagnostic trouble code (DTC), default the PPS to the OFF state, and communicate with the SDM that a DTC has been set. The SDM will request the instrument panel cluster (IPC) to turn the AIR BAG indicator ON to notify the driver of a PPS malfunction.

Diagnostic Aids

A history DTC maybe caused by an intermittent short or open in the ignition 1 circuit for the passenger AIR BAG ON/OFF indicator.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

SIR Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

SIR System Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

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

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for Scan Tool Information

Circuit/System Testing

    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 Passenger AIR BAG ON/OFF indicator
       • The PPS module
       • The Passenger AIR BAG ON/OFF indicator wiring harness connector
       • The PPS wiring harness connector

  1. Perform PPS rezeroing procedure.
  2. Ignition ON, with a scan tool check for DTCs.
  3. If DTC B1797 is current, refer to DTC B1797.
  4. Perform PPS sensitivity check as described in PPS rezeroing procedure.
  5. Ignition ON, with a scan tool, observe the passenger seat belt status as the belt is buckled and unbuckled.
  6. If passenger seat belt status does not change, replace passenger seat belt buckle.
  7. Fasten the passenger seat belt.
  8. Ignition ON, with a scan tool, observe that the filtered pressure sensor output is 39-64.
  9. If filtered pressure sensor is not as indicated, replace passenger seat belt retractor.
    If filtered pressure sensor is as indicated, replace the PPS seat sensor.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  SIR/SRS Wiring Repairs
    •  Control Module References for PPS replacement, setup, and programming