B0081
DTC B0081
Diagnostic Instructions
* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis (Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview) for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions (Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview) provides an overview of each diagnostic category.
DTC Descriptors
DTC B0081 0F
- Passenger Presence System Erratic
DTC B0081 39
- Passenger Presence System Internal Electronic Failure
DTC B0081 3A
- Passenger Presence System Incorrect Component Installed
DTC B0081 71
- Passenger Presence System Invalid Serial Data Received
Circuit/System Description
When the ignition is turned ON, the passenger presence system (PPS) and the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) performs tests to diagnose critical malfunctions within itself. When the SDM has completed the power-up mode, the SDM will establish communication with the PPS. The SDM will also request the instrument panel cluster to command both of the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON/OFF indicators ON for 5 seconds. The SDM will then transmit a request message to the PPS to receive the PPS verification ID. The PPS will transmit the verification ID to the SDM, and the SDM will compare the ID received to data stored in memory. If the data stored in memory does not match the information transmitted by the PPS or the SDM has detects that the PPS has set a current DTC, the SDM will then disable the instrument panel (I/P) module deployment loop, set DTC B0081, and command the AIR BAG indicator ON.
Conditions for Running the DTC
Ignition voltage is between 9-16 volts.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
All of the following conditions must exist for 5 seconds:
B0081 0F
* The SDM has received a fault present message from the PPS.
* The PPS is in assembly plant mode and the SDM is in production mode.
B0081 39
* The SDM has received a NOK message from the PPS.
* The SDM has not received a message.
B0081 3A
* The SDM has received an ID message from the PPS which does not match the ID stored in the SDM memory.
* The SDM has reset the PPS twice without detecting the correct ID message.
B0081 71
The SDM has received invalid serial data from the PPS.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
* The SDM commands the AIR BAG indicator ON via serial data communications.
* The I/P module deployment loop will be disable.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
* The condition responsible for setting the DTC no longer exists and the scan tool Clear DTCs function is used.
* A history DTC will clear once 255 malfunction-free ignition cycles have occurred.
Diagnostic Aids
If either the SDM or PPS were replaced, verify that the correct part numbers were used for the vehicle application.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
SIR Schematics ([1][2]Air Bag Systems)
Connector End View Reference
Component Connector End Views (Connector Views)
Description and Operation
SIR System Description and Operation (Description and Operation)
Electrical Information Reference
* Circuit Testing (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Connector Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Wiring Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for scan tool information
Circuit/System Testing
Important: When removing connectors, inspect for damage or corrosion. Damage or corrosion in the following requires repair or replacement of the affected component/connector:
* The PPS module
* The SDM module
* The PPS module harness connector
* The SDM wiring harness connector
1. Ignition ON, Verify the passenger air bag ON/OFF indicators illuminate.
• If the indicators do not illuminate, refer to Passenger Presence System Indicator Circuit Malfunction (Passenger Presence System Indicator Circuit Malfunction) .
2. Ignition ON, verify no PPS DTCs are set.
• If any PPS DTCs are set as current or history, refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle (Diagnostic Trouble Code Descriptions) .
3. Verify the correct PPS part number is installed in the vehicle.
• If the wrong PPS was installed, replace with the correct PPS.
4. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the PPS module.
5. Ignition OFF, test for less then 5 ohm between the PPS module circuit terminal D and ground.
• If greater then the specified range, test the circuit for an open/high resistance.
6. Ignition ON, verify a test lamp illuminates between the PPS module circuit terminal A and ground.
• If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If circuit tests normal replace the PPS module.
7. If all circuits test normal, replace the SDM.
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification (Verification Tests) after completing the diagnostic procedure.
* Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for PPS and SDM replacement, setup, and programming
* SIR/SRS Wiring Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)