DTC 17

Wiring Diagram:

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION:
- When the ignition switch is turned "ON," the SDM will perform tests to diagnose critical malfunctions within itself. Upon passing these tests "Ignition 1", reserve and deployment loop voltages are measured to ensure they are within their respective normal voltage ranges. The SDM then proceeds with the "Current Source Diagnostics." "Passenger Side Low" terminal "A5" is grounded through a resistor and the passenger current source connected to "Passenger Side High" terminal "A6" allows a known amount of current to flow. After "Current Source Diagnostics" are completed the SDM removes the low resistance ground from "Passenger Side Low" and switches the passenger current source at "Passenger Side High." The SDM then measures the voltage at "Passenger Side High" and "Passenger Side Low" during "Continuous Monitoring." By monitoring the voltage difference between "Passenger Side High" and "Passenger Side Low" the SDM calculates the combined resistance of the passenger air bag (inflator) module, harness wiring and connector terminal contact.

DTC WILL SET WHEN: The voltage difference between "Passenger Side High" terminal "A6" and "Passenger Side Low" terminal "A5" is above or equal to a specified value for 500 milliseconds during "Current Source Diagnostics" or "Continuous Monitoring."

ACTION TAKEN: SDM turns "ON" the "AIR BAG" warning lamp and sets a diagnostic trouble code.

DTC WILL CLEAR WHEN: The voltage difference between "Passenger Side High" terminal "A6" and "Passenger Side Low" terminal "A5" is below a specified value for 500 milliseconds during "Continuous Monitoring."

Diagnostic Chart:

DTC CHART TEST DESCRIPTION: Number(s) below refer to circled number(s) on the diagnostic chart.
1. This test determines whether the malfunction is in the passenger air bag (inflator) module circuitry or in the SDM wiring harness circuitry.
2. This test checks whether the malfunction is due to high resistance in CKT "Y/R."
3. This test checks whether the malfunction is due to high resistance in CKT "Y."

DIAGNOSTIC AIDS: An intermittent condition is likely to be caused by a poor connection at the passenger air bag (inflator) module harness connector terminals "B2" and "Bi", SDM terminals "AS" and "A6", or an open in CKT "Y/R" or CKT "Y."