B0053
DTC B0052 or B0053
DTC Descriptors
DTC B0052
- Deployment Commanded
DTC B0053
- Deployment Commanded with Loop DTCs Present
Diagnostic Fault Information
Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview
Circuit/System Description
The inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) contains a sensing device that converts vehicle velocity changes into an electrical signal. The SDM compares this electrical signal to a value stored in memory. When the generated signal exceeds the stored value, the SDM performs additional signal processing and compares the generated signals to values stored in memory. When 2 of the generated signals exceed the stored values, the SDM will cause current to flow through the deployment loops, deploying the air bags and/or pretensioners causing DTC B0052 to set.
Conditions for Running the DTC
Ignition voltage is between 9-16 volts.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
B0052
* The SDM detects a frontal impact of sufficient force to warrant deployment of the frontal modules.
* The SDM detects a side impact of sufficient force to warrant deployment of a side impact module and/or roof rail module.
* The SDM has deployed the seat belt pretensioner for 3 separate deployments.
B0053
SDM commands inflators deployment with loop faults present.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
* The SDM will only set DTC B0052 or the SDM sets DTC B0053 along with DTC B0052.
* The SDM commands the AIR BAG warning lamp ON via serial data communications.
* The SDM records crash data.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
DTC B0052 can be cleared if the following conditions are met.
* Three consecutive seat belt pretensioner deployment events have not occurred.
* One frontal or side air bag deployment has not occurred.
DTC B0052 becomes a latched code after 3 consecutive pretensioner deployments or 1 frontal or side air bag deployment. You cannot clear a latched code. Replace the SDM after following the instructions in the diagnostic table.
Diagnostic Aids
Important: The seat belt pretensioners may deploy for impacts that are not severe enough to warrant frontal or side air bag deployment. The SDM is capable of sustaining 3 pretensioner deployment events, or one frontal or side deployment event. After the maximum number of deployments has occurred, DTC B0052 sets and becomes a latched code, which cannot be cleared.
When DTC B0053 is accompanied by additional DTCs, other than B0052, repair the malfunction causing the other DTCs before replacing SDM.
Circuit/System Verification
1. Ignition OFF, inspect the vehicle for signs of inflator module or pretensioner deployment. Verify that the vehicle does not show any signs of inflator deployment.
• If the vehicle displays any signs of inflator deployment, refer to Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision.
2. Use a scan tool to clear DTCs. Verify that DTC B0052 does not reset.
• If the DTC resets, replace the SDM.
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure. Verification Tests
Control Module References for SDM replacement, setup, and programming