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ªFlash Codeº Diagnostics
Flash code diagnostics can be used to read current codes
and to determine if history codes are present but cannot
be used to clear codes or read history codes. Flash code
diagnostics is enabled by grounding by terminal 13
shorting to terminal 4 of the DLC with the ignition switch
ªONº. Grounding terminal 13 of the DLC pulls the
ªDiagnostics Requestº input (Terminal 1) of the SDM low
and signals the SDM to enter the flash code diagnostic
display mode.
The SDM displays the trouble codes by flashing the
warning lamp. Each code that is displayed will consist of a
number of flashes which represents the tens digit, a 1.2
second pause, following by a number of flashes which
represents the ones digit of the code. Each code isdisplayed one time before moving on to the next code.
After all of the codes have been displayed, the entire code
sequence will continually by repeated until ground is
removed from terminal 13 of the DLC.
Two special codes exist when reading in the flash code
mode (Flash Code 12 and Flash Code 13). ªFlash Code
12º will always be the first code displayed when the flash
code mode is enabled Code 12 is not an indication of a
SRS problem but an indication that the flash code mode
has been enabled. If there are no current or history codes
present, the SDM will display code 12 until ground is
removed from the DLC at terminal 13. ªFlash Code 13º
will be displayed if there are history codes. To read the
history codes, a scan tool must be used.
System Schematic
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SRS Diagnostic System Check
The diagnostic procedures used in this section are
designed to find and repair SRS malfunctions. To get the
best results, it is important to use the diagnostic charts
and follow the sequence listed below:
A. Perform the ªSRS Diagnostic System Check.º
The ªSRS Diagnostic System Checkº must be the
starting point of any SRS diagnostics. The ªSRS
Diagnostic System Checkº checks for proper ªAIR
BAGº warning lamp operation, the ability of the SDM
to communicate through the ªSerial Dataº line and
whether SRS diagnostic trouble codes exist.
B. Refer to the proper diagnostic chart as directed by the
ªSRS Diagnostic System Check.º
The ªSRS Diagnostic System Checkº will lead you to
the correct chart to diagnose any SRS malfunctions.
Bypassing these procedures may result in extended
diagnostic time, incorrect diagnosis and incorrect
parts replacement.
C. Repeat the ªSRS Diagnostic System Checkº after any
repair or diagnostic procedures have been
performed.
Performing the ªSRS Diagnostic System Checkº after
all repair or diagnostic procedures will ensure that the
repair has been made correctly and that no other
malfunctions exist
Circuit Description
When the ignition switch is first turned ªONº, ªignition 1º
voltage is applied from the ªSRS±1º fuse to the SDM at
the ªignition 1º input terminals ª12º. The SDM responds
by flashing the ªAIR BAGº warning lamp seven times
while performing tests on the SRS.
Notes On System Check Chart:
Number(s) below refer to step number(s) on the ªSRS
Diagnostic System Checkº chart.
1. The ªAIR BAGº warning lamp should flash seven
times after ignition is first turned ªON.º
2. After the ªAIR BAGº warning lamp flashes seven
times, it should turn ªOFF.º
3. Improper operation of the ªAIR BAGº warning lamp
is indicated. This test differentiates a warning lamp
stays ªONº condition from a warning lamp does not
come ªONº condition.
4. This test checks for the proper operation of the
ªSerial Dataº line. This test will also determine
whether history diagnostic trouble codes are stored
and, if so, identify them.
5. This test checks for proper operation of the ªSerial
Dataº line. This test will also identify the stored
diagnostic trouble codes and whether they are
current or history.
Diagnostic Aids:
The order in which diagnostic trouble codes are
diagnosed is very important. Failure to diagnose the
diagnostic trouble codes in the order specified may result
in extended diagnostic time, incorrect diagnosis and
incorrect parts Replacement.
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SRS Diagnostic System Check
StepActionYe sNo
1Confirm the ªAIR BAGº warning lamp when ignition switch is
turned ªON.º
Does the ªAIR BAGº warning lamp flash seven (7) times?
Go to Step 2 Go to Step 3
2Confirm the ªAIR BAGº warning lamp after it flashed 7 times.
Does the ªAIR BAGº warning lamp go ªOFFº?
Go to Step 4 Go to Step 5
3Confirm the ªAIR BAGº warning lamp when ignition switch is
turned ªON.º
Does the ªAIR BAGº warning lamp come ªONº steady?
Go to Chart B.Go to Chart C.
41. Ignition switch ªOFF.º
2. Connect a scan tool to data link connector.
3. Follow direction given in the scan tool instruction manual.
4. Ignition switch ªON.º
5. Request the SRS diagnostic trouble code display recode all
history diagnostic trouble code(s) specify as such, on repair
order.
Is diagnostic trouble code(s) displayed?Ignition switch
ªOFF.º
When DTC 71 is
set, go to
DTC 71
chart.
For all other
history codes
refer to
ªDiagnostics
Aidsº for that
specific DTC.
A history DTC
indicates the
malfunction has
been repaired or
is intermittent.
SRS is functional
and free of
malfunctions, no
further diagnosis
is required.
If scan tool
indicates ªNo
Data Received,º
refer to chassis
electrical section.
51. Ignition switch ªOFF.º
2. Connect a scan tool to data link connector.
3. Follow directions as given in the scan tool instruction manual.
4. Ignition switch ªON.º
5. Request the SRS diagnostic trouble code display, recode all
diagnostic trouble code(s), specifying as current or history on
repair order.
Is diagnostic trouble code(s) displayed?Ignition switch
ªOFF.º
When DTC 53 is
set, go to
DTC 53
chart.
When DTC 51 is
set, go to
DTC 51
chart.
When DTC 19 is
set, go to
DTC 19
chart.
When DTC 25 is
set, go to
DTC 25
chart.
Diagnose
remaining current
DTCs from
lowest to
highest.When
only history DTCs
exist, Refer to
ªDiagnostics
Aidsº for that
specific DTC.
A history DTC
indicates the
malfunction has
been repaired or
is intermittent.
If scan tool
indicates ªNo
Data Received,º
refer to chassis
electrical section.
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Chart A SDM Integrity Check
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Circuit Description:
When the SDM recognizes ªignition 1º voltage, applied to
terminals ª12º, is greater than 9 volts, the ªAIR BAGº
warning lamp is flashed 7 times to verify operation. At this
time the SDM performs ªTurn±ONº tests followed by
ªContinuous Monitoringº tests. When a malfunction is
detected, the SDM sets a current diagnostic trouble code
and illuminates the ªAIR BAGº warning lamp. The SDM
will clear current diagnostic trouble codes and move them
to a history file when the malfunction is no longer detected
and/or the ignition switch is cycled, except for DTCs 51,
53 and 71. DTC 71 can only be cleared using a scan tool
ªClear Codesº command in case that the malfunction on
DTC 71 has been solved and no DTCs 51 and 53 were
remained. DTCs 51, 53 and 71 can not be cleared after a
ªClear Codesº command is issued.
Chart Test Description:
Number(s) below refer to step number(s) on the
diagnostic chart:
1. This test Confirm s a current malfunction. If no
current malfunction is occurring (history DTC set)
the ªDiagnostic Aidsº for the appropriate diagnostic
trouble code should be referenced. The SDM
should not be replaced for a history diagnostic
trouble code.
2. This test checks for a malfunction introduced into the
SRS during the diagnostic process. It is extremely
unlikely that a malfunctioning SDM would cause a
new malfunction to occur during the diagnostic
process.
3. When all circuitry outside the SDM has been found
to operate properly, as indicated by the appropriate
diagnostic chart, then and only then should the SDM
be replaced.
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Chart A SDM Integrity Check
WARNING: DURING SERVICE PROCEDURES. BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN HANDLING A SENSING AND
DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM). NEVER STRIKE OR JAR THE SDM. NEVER POWER UP THE SRS WHEN THE
SDM IS NOT RIGIDLY ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE. ALL SDM AND MOUNTING BRACKET FASTENERS MUST
BE CAREFULLY TORQUED AND THE ARROW MUST BE POINTING TOWARD THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE
TO ENSURE PROPER OPERATION OF THE SRS. THE SDM COULD BE ACTIVATED WHEN POWERED WHILE
NOT RIGIDLY ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD CAUSE DEPLOYMENT AND RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY.
Step
ActionYe sNo
11. This chart assumes that the ªSRS Diagnostic System Checkº
and either a symptom chart or a diagnostic trouble code chart
diagnosis have been performed When all circuitry outside the
SDM has been found to operate properly, as indicated by the
appropriate diagnostic chart, and the symptom or DTC
remains current, the following diagnostic procedures must be
performed to verify the need for SDM Replacement.
2. Ignition switch ªOFF.º
3. Reconnect all SRS components, ensure all components are
properly mounted.
4. Ensure the ignition switch has been ªOFFº for at least 15
seconds.
5. Confirm ªAIR BAGº warning lamp as ignition switch is turned
ªON.º
Does warning lamp flash 7 times then go ªOFFº?
The symptom or
DTC is no longer
occurring.
Clear SRS
diagnostic trouble
codes.
Repeat the ªSRS
Diagnostic
System Check.º
Go to Step 2
2Using a scan tool, request diagnostic trouble code display.
Is the same symptom or DTC occurring as was when the ªSRS
Diagnostic System Check º was first performed?Ignition switch
ªOFF.º
Go to the
appropriate chart
for the indicated
malfunction.
Go to Step 3
31. Clear ªSRS Diagnostic Trouble Codes.º
2. Ignition switch ªOFFº for at least two minutes.
3. Confirm ªAIR BAGº warning lamp as ignition switch is turned
ªON.º
Does warning lamp flash 7 times then go ªOFFº?SRS is functional
and free of
malfunctions.
No further
diagnosis is
required.
Go to
Step 4
Ignition switch
ªOFF.º
Replace SDM.
Go to
Step 4
4Reconnect all SRS components, ensure all components are
properly mounted.
Was this step finished?Repeat the ªSRS
Diagnostic
System Check.º
Go to Step 4
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Chart B ªAIR BAGº Warning Lamp Comes ªONº Steady
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Circuit Description:
When the ignition switch is first turned ªONº, ªignition 1º
voltage is applied from the ªMA01º meter fuse to ªAIR
BAGº, warning lamp which is connected to ªSRS warning
lampº, terminal ª7º. The ªSRS±1º fuses apply system
voltage to the ªignition 1º inputs, terminals ª12º. The SDM
responds by flashing the ªAIR BAGº warning lamp 7
times. If ªignition 1º voltage is less than 9 volts, the ªAIR
BAGº warning lamp will come ªONº solid with no DTCs
set.
Chart Test Description:
Number (s) below refer to step number (s) on the
diagnostic chart.
2. This test checks for an open in the ªignition 1º circuit
to the SDM.
3. This test checks for the voltage of ªignition 1.º
4. This test determines whether the malfunction is a
short to ground in CKT IB04 ± GRN.
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Chart B ªAIR BAGº Warning Lamp Comes ªONº Steady
StepActionYe sNo
11. When measurements are requested in this chart use J±39200
DVM with correct terminal adapter from J±35616±A.
2. Ignition switch ªOFF.º
3. Connect scan tool to data link connector, Follow directions as
given in the scan tool instruction manual.
4. Ignition switch ªON.º
5. Request SRS diagnostic trouble code display.
Does scan tool indicate ªNo Data Receivedº?
Go to Step 2 Go to Step 3
21. Ignition switch ªOFF.º
2. Inspect SDM harness connector connection to SDM.
Is it securely connected to the SDM?
Ignition switch
ªOFF.º
Replace SDM.
Go to
Step 5
Connect SDM
securely to
de±activate
shorting clip in
SDM harness
connector.
Go to
Step 5
3Using scan tool, request SRS data list.
Is ªignitionº more than 9 volts?
Go to Step 4
Ignition switch
ªOFF.º
Replace SDM.
Go to
Step 5
41. Ignition switch ªOFF.º
2. Disconnect SRS coil and passenger air bag assemblies.
Yellow 2±pin connectors located at base of steering column
and behind the glove box assembly.
3. Disconnect SDM.
4. Measure resistance from SDM harness connector terminal ª6º
to ground.
Does J±39200 display ª0Lº (infinite)?
Go to Chart A.
Replace SRS
harness.
Go to
Step 5
5Reconnect all SRS components, ensure all components are
properly mounted.
Was this step finished?Repeat the ªSRS
Diagnostic
System Check.º
Go to Step 5
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Chart C ªAIR BAGº Warning Lamp Does Not Comes ªONº Steady
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Circuit Description:
When the ignition switch is first turned ªONº, ªignition 1º
voltage is applied from the ªMA01º meter fuse to the ªAIR
BAGº warning lamp which is connected to ªSRS warning
lampº, terminal ª7º. The ªSRS±1º fuse apply system
voltage to the ªignition 1º inputs, terminals ª12º. The SDM
responds by flashing the ªAIR BAGº warning lamp seven
times. If ªignition 1º voltage is more than 16 volts, the
ªAIR BAGº warning lamp will be still ªOFFº solid with no
DTCs set.
Chart Test Description:
Number(s) below refer to step number(s) on the
diagnostic chart:1. This test decides whether power is available to SDM
warning lamp power feed circuit.
2. This test determines whether the voltage is present
in the warning lamp circuit.
3. This test determines if the malfunction is in the
instrument cluster.
4. This test checks for open in the warning lamp
circuitry.
5. This test isolates the IB04±GRN circuit and checks
for a short in the IB04±GRN circuit to B+.
8. This test checks for a short from the SDM warning
lamp power feed circuit to ground.
9. This test determines whether the short to ground is
due to a short in the wiring.