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Restraints - Air Bag Lamp ON/DTC B0081 Stored

Bulletin No.: 06-09-41-006B

Date: January 17, 2007

TECHNICAL

Subject:
Airbag Light On, DTC B0081 Set (Clear DTC Using Specific Procedure)

Models:
2006-2007 Chevrolet Impala, Monte Carlo
2007 Chevrolet Equinox
2007 Pontiac Torrent

Supercede:

This bulletin is being revised to update the correction information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 06-09-41-006A (Section 09 - Restraints).

Condition

Some customers may comment on the airbag light being illuminated. Upon investigation, the technician may find DTC B0081 with symptom code 0F, 5A or 7F set.

Cause

This condition may be caused by a dead battery in the vehicle.

Correction





The code can be cleared using the following procedure. Once the code is cleared, the airbag light will go out.

With the key ON and the engine OFF, reprogram the SDM using SPS with the latest software available on TIS2WEB.

Key OFF and then ON again.

Use the scan tool to perform the BPP Sensor Calibration within the Module Setup of the BCM.

Use the scan tool to perform the Setup SDM Primary Key in BCM within the Module Setup of the BCM.

Key OFF, open and close the door to disable RAP then wait 30 seconds.

Key ON and engine OFF.

Use the scan tool to perform the Re-Zero Passenger Presence System within the Module Setup of the Passenger Presence System.

After all procedures have been successfully completed, retrieve the DTCs from all modules and clear all the DTCs.

Verify that the airbag light is no longer illuminated.

Warranty Information





For vehicles repaired under warranty, use the table.





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