B1071

Circuit Description
DTC B1071 is an indication of a potential internal Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) malfunction. DTC B1071 will set upon detection of any condition in the table below.

Conditions for Setting the DTC




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

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
^ Current DTC - The malfunction has not been detected for 500 milliseconds.
^ History DTC
- You issue a scan tool Clear DTCs command.
- 250 ignition cycles have passed since the last malfunction.

Diagnostic Aids
When you issue a scan tool Clear DTCs command, some of the indicated malfunctions will only allow the AIR BAG warning lamp to turn off briefly then turn back ON.