Air Bag Indicator Circuit Malfunction (Driver)

Air Bag Indicator Circuit Malfunction (Driver)

Diagnostic Instructions

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

Circuit/System Description

When the ignition is turned ON, the instrument panel cluster (IPC) flashes the air bag indicator for a bulb check. The inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) performs diagnostic tests on the SIR system during the bulb check. If any malfunction exists the SDM will request the IPC to illuminate the air bag indicator steady, via serial data. If a preexisting malfunction exists, the air bag indicator will illuminate steady immediately after the ignition is turned ON. If the ignition 1 voltage is outside of the normal operating voltage range 9-16 volts, the SDM will command the IPC to illuminate the air bag indicator with no DTCs present, then disables all deployment loops.

Diagnostic Aids

A DTC B1370 may set if the ignition 1 circuit is outside the 9-16 volts range.

Reference Information
Schematic Reference

SIR Schematics [1][2]Air Bag Systems
Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views Connector Views
Description and Operation

SIR System Description and Operation Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference

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

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition ON, verify the SDM Battery Voltage Signal parameter is 9-16 volts.

• If not the specified range, refer to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle.

2. Ignition OFF, monitor the IPC, ignition ON. The SIR warning indicator should flash then turn OFF.

• If the SIR warning indicator continually flashes, program the SDM.
• If the SIR warning indicator remains on steady, test for DTCs and refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle. If no DTC is current, proceed to the next step.

3. Perform the Display Test in Instrument Panel Cluster/Special Functions. The Air Bag indicator should turn ON and OFF as commanded.

• If the air bag indicator does not illuminate as expected, replace the IPC.

4. If all circuits test normal, replace the SDM.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification Verification Tests after completing the diagnostic procedure.

* SIR/SRS Wiring Repairs SIR/SRS Wiring Repairs
* Control Module References Control Module References for IPC and SDM replacement, setup, and programming