B0100

DTC B0100, B0101, or B0102

Circuit Description

The inflatable restraint front end sensor also known as the electronic frontal sensor (EFS) utilizes a unidirectional 2-wire circuit. The front end sensor modulates current on the interface to send ID, State of Health, and deployment commands to the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM). The SDM serves as a power source and a ground for the front end sensor. When the ignition is turned on and input power from the SDM is first detected, the front end sensor responds by performing internal diagnostics and sending an ID to the SDM. The SDM considers the ID to be valid if the response time is less than 5 seconds. The front end sensor continually communicates status messages to the SDM, which determines if a fault is present in the front end sensor circuit. When a fault is detected, the SDM resets the front end sensor twice by removing and reapplying power to it. If the fault is still present, the SDM will set a diagnostic trouble code (DTC).

DTC Descriptors

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTCs:

* DTC B0100 Front End Sensor 1 Performance
* DTC B0101 Discard Front End Sensor 1
* DTC B0102 Incorrect Front End Sensor 1 Installed

Conditions for Running the DTC

Ignition 1 voltage is within the normal operating voltage range.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

* DTC B0100 for the front end sensor will set when one of the following conditions occur:

- A valid ID message is not received within 5 seconds of the front end sensor being powered up.
- A status message is not received.
- The SDM has reset the front end sensor twice without detecting a valid ID message.

* DTC B0101 for the front end sensor will set when the SDM has received a NOK message from the front end sensor.
* DTC B0102 for the front end sensor will set when one of the following conditions occur:

- The SDM has received an ID message from the front end sensor which does not match the ID stored in the SDM memory.
- The SDM has reset the front end sensor twice without detecting a correct ID message.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The SDM commands ON the AIR BAG warning lamp via class 2 serial data.

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

The following are conditions that may cause the malfunction:

* A short to ground or voltage in the front end sensor circuit
* High or low resistance in the front end sensor circuit
* Improper front end sensor installed on vehicle

Thoroughly inspect the wiring and the connectors. An incomplete inspection of the wiring and connectors may result in misdiagnosis, causing a part replacement with the reappearance of the malfunction. If an intermittent malfunction exists, Refer to Testing for intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Diagnostic Aids. Component Tests and General Diagnostics

Test Description

Step 1 - Step 9:

Step 10 - Step 13:

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
7. This step tests the front end sensor signal and front end sensor voltage circuits for an open or high resistance.
8. This step tests between the front end sensor signal and front end sensor voltage circuits for continuity.
9. This step tests the front end sensor signal and front end sensor voltage circuits for a short to voltage.