B1018

Circuit Description
When you first turn the ignition switch to the RUN position, the Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) performs tests to diagnose critical malfunctions within itself. Upon passing these tests IGNITION, 23 VLR and the deployment loop voltages are measured to make sure they are within their respective normal voltage ranges. The SDM monitors the voltages at Driver Frontal Low terminal 2 and Passenger Frontal Low terminal 3 to detect shorts to ground in the frontal air bag deployment loops. The service wait time is 10 minutes. Refer to ENABLE/DISABLE procedures.

Conditions for Setting the DTC
^ The passenger frontal air bag deployment loop is not open.
^ The passenger frontal air bag deployment loop is not shorted to voltage.
^ The voltage at Passenger Frontal Low terminal 3 is less than 1.25 volts for 500 milliseconds.
The following tests check for this DTC. These tests occur when IGNITION is within the normal operating voltage range.
^ POWER-ON When the malfunction is detected in this test, the RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT test will not be performed.
^ CONTINUOUS MONITORING

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
^ The SDM sets a DTC B1018.
^ The SDM turns ON the AIR BAG warning lamp.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC
^ Current DTC-The voltage at Passenger Frontal Low terminal 3 is greater than 2.5 volts for 500 milliseconds.
^ History DTC
- You issue a scan tool CLEAR CODES command.
- Once 250 malfunction free ignition cycles have occurred.

Diagnostic Aids
A short to ground in the Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel (IP) module circuit can cause an intermittent condition. Inspect circuit 1403 and circuit 1404 carefully for cutting or chafing. Wiring pigtail damage requires replacement of the Inflatable Restraint IP module. The diagnostic table directs the technician to note the entry value of PASSENGER SENSELO. Comparing the value of PASSENGER SENSELO can be helpful in determining if an intermittent condition exists.

When measurements are requested in this table, use J 39200 Digital Multimeter with the correct terminal adapter from J 35616-A Connector Test Adapter Kit. When a check for proper connection is requested, refer to Intermittents and Poor Connections. When a wire, connector or terminal repair is requested, use J 38125-B Terminal Repair Kit and refer to Wiring Repair. Intermittents and Poor Connections

Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table:
3. This step isolates the malfunction to one side of the Inflatable Restraint IP module yellow 2-way connector.
5. This step checks to see if there is a short to ground in circuit 1403.
7. This step determines if there is a short to ground in circuit 1404 or if there is a malfunctioning SDM.