B0053

DTC B0053

DTC Descriptor

DTC B0053
- Deployment Commanded with Loop DTCs Present

Diagnostic Fault Information

Important: Always perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

Circuit/System Description

The inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) contains sensing devices that converts vehicle velocity changes to electrical signals. The SDM processes the generated electrical signals and compares them to values stored in memory. When the generated signals exceed the stored values, the SDM performs additional signal processing and compares the generated signals to signals stored in memory. When 2 of the generated signals exceed the stored values, the SDM will cause current to flow through the inflator modules, deploying the inflator modules. DTC B0053 will set along with DTC B0051 when a deployment occurs while a circuit malfunction is present in any one of the deployment loops.

Conditions for Running the DTC

Ignition voltage is between 9-16 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

* The SDM detects a frontal impact of sufficient force to warrant deployment of the frontal modules when a current SIR DTC is set.
* The SDM detects a side impact of sufficient force to warrant deployment of a side impact module when a current SIR DTC is set.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

* The SDM commands the AIR BAG warning lamp ON via serial data communication.
* The SDM records crash data.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

DTC B0053 is a latched code. You cannot clear a latched code. Replace the SDM after following the instructions.

Diagnostic Aids

DTC B0053 will be accompanied by another DTC, other than DTC B1000 and DTC B0051. Repair the malfunction causing the other DTCs before installing a new SDM.

Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition OFF, inspect the vehicle for signs of inflator module or pretensioner deployment. Verify that the vehicle does not show any signs of inflator deployment.

• If the vehicle displays any signs of inflator deployment go to Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision.

2. Use a scan tool and observe the SIR DTC display, refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle. The scan tool should indicate DTC B0053 is not set.

• If DTC B0053 is set then replace the SDM. Diagnostic Trouble Code Descriptions

Repair Instructions

Important: Always perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure. Verification Tests

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