Diagnostic Instructions
Circuit/System Description
The ignition switch supplies battery voltage to the AIR BAG indicator using the AM2 fuse. The AIR BAG indicator is connected to the AIR BAG indicator control circuit of the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM). When the ignition switch is
first turned to the ON position, the SDM responds by illuminating the AIR BAG indicator for approximately 6 seconds while performing diagnostic tests on the SIR system.
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
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References
for scan tool information
Circuit/System Testing
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the SDM connector.
- Turn the ignition ON, check for 8-16V at the SDM terminal 21 while operating the wipers, headlights and rear defogger.
⇒ | If the voltage is not as specified, repair open, high resistance in the circuit. |
- Check for less than 1 ohm between the SDM terminals 25, 26 and a known good ground .
⇒ | If the resistance is not as specified, repair open, high resistance in the circuit. |
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the IPC connector.
- Check for 11-14V volt between terminals 32, 33 and a known good ground .
⇒ | If the voltage is not as specified, repair open, high resistance in the circuit. |
- Check for less than 1 ohm between the IPC terminal 30 and a known good ground .
⇒ | If the resistance is not as specified, repair open, high resistance in the circuit. |
- Ignition ON, observe the function of the air bag indicator lamp, the indicator lamp will illuminate for 6 seconds, go OFF for 10 seconds, then remain ON.
⇒ | If the air bag indicator operates as specified, replace the SDM. |
⇒ | If the air bag indicator does not operate as specified, replace the IPC. |
Repair Instructions
Perform the
Diagnostic Repair Verification
after completing the diagnostic procedure.