Air Bag System - Lamp ON/DTC 24 Stored in Memory: Overview

BULLETIN NO.: 96-T-57B

ISSUE DATE: February, 1997

GROUP/SEQ. NO.: SIR - 01

CORPORATION NO.: 688202R

SUBJECT:
SIR Telltale Lamp On with DTC 24 in SDM Memory (Install Retainer and Inspect SIR Coil Assembly)

Due to revisions in the procedures, this bulletin supercedes bulletin 96-T-57A, which should be discarded.

MODELS AFFECTED:
1995 - 1996 Saturns, and 1997 Saturns built up to and including VIN VZ169125

CONDITION:
The SIR telltale lamp may be On with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) 24 stored in sensing and diagnostic module's (SDM's) memory. On 1996-1997 vehicles, if a DTC 24 is set, DTC 71 will also be present; which requires the SDM to be replaced.

CAUSE:
The wire leads from the SIR coil assembly to the inflator module may have shorted to ground on the lower left steering wheel puller hole.

CORRECTION:
Follow the procedure in this bulletin to identify and repair the condition.





PARTS REQUIREMENTS

CLAIM INFORMATION:





To receive credit for this repair during the warranty coverage period, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System as shown.





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