Air Bag Light On, DTC B1015 Set

File In Section: 9 - Accessories

Bulletin No.: 83-90-10

Date: June, 1998

Subject:
Air Bag Warning Light On, Sets DTC B1015
(Replace Jumper Harness)

Models:
1997-98 Chevrolet Lumina, Monte Carlo
1997-98 Pontiac Grand Prix with the Following VIN Breakpoints:

Division VIN Breakpoints

Chevrolet V9193493 - W9258500 (Oshawa # 1)
V1143593 - W1126500 (Oshawa # 2)
Pontiac Built Prior to WF293247

Condition

Some customers may comment that the air bag warning light comes on intermittently or stays on. This condition will also set a DTC B1015.

Cause

High resistance in the jumper harness connectors may set a DTC B1015 and/or illuminate the air bag warning light.

Correction

New specific wiring jumper harnesses have been released for both vehicles.

Procedure

1. Remove the inflatable restraint instrument panel module following the procedures in the Service Manual.

2. Replace the new jumper wiring harness that currently connects to the passenger inflator module. Previously, this wiring harness was part of the inflator module and was not serviceable.

3. Reinstall the inflatable restraint module following the procedures in the Service Manual.

Parts Information

P/N Description

16759102 Wire, Lead (I/P Inflatable Restraint Module) - Chevrolet
16758256 Wire, Lead (I/P Inflatable Restraint
Module) - Pontiac

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation Description Labor Time

C8836 Module, Passenger 0.7 hr - Chev
Inflatable Cushion
(SIR System) - R & R 2.9 hrs - Pont.
or Replace