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Restraints - Air Bag Lamp ON/DTC B0081 Set

Bulletin No.: 06-09-41-006

Date: October 05, 2006

TECHNICAL

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

Models:
2006-2007 Chevrolet Impala, Monte Carlo

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.

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, cycle the door, and 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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