B1383

DTC B1383

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview) prior to using the 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 Descriptor
DTC B1383
- RF Side Deployment Loop Resistance Low

Diagnostic Fault Information





Circuit/System Description

If a malfunction is detected, a DTC will be stored in non-volatile memory. During a side or frontal crash of sufficient force the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) will allow current to flow through the deployment loop in order to deploy the RF side module. The SDM performs continuous diagnostic tests on the deployment loops to check for proper circuit continuity and for shorts to ground or voltage. A shorting bar used within the RF side module connector which will short together both RF side module high and low circuits when the connector is disconnected. This will help to prevent unwanted deployment of the inflator module during servicing.

Conditions for Running the DTC

Ignition voltage is between 9-16 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The RF side module deployment loop resistance is less than 1.77 ohms.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The SDM commands the AIR BAG indicator ON.

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.

Reference Information
Schematic Reference

SIR Schematics (with WHB) (SIR Schematics (with WHB))SIR Schematics (without WHB) (SIR Schematics (without WHB))
Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views (Connector Views)
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)

Circuit/System Testing

Note: When removing connectors inspect for damage or corrosion. Damage or corrosion in the following requires repair or replacement of the affected component/connector.

* The I/P module
* The SDM module
* The I/P wiring harness connector
* The SDM wiring harness connector

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect RF side module in-line connector.
2. Disconnect the SDM connector. Refer to SDM replacement in Repair Instructions for connector location.
3. Test the high and low circuits between the SDM and RF side module for a short to ground or short between circuits. Verify that a short to ground or short between circuits does not exist.

• If any of the above conditions are found make the appropriate repair.

4. If all circuits test normal then replace the SDM.
5. Ignition ON, use a scan tool to observe the SIR DTC display. Verify DTC B1383 is set current.

• Replace the RF side module.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification (Verification Tests) after completing the diagnostic procedure.

* Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement (Notchback) (Service and Repair)Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement (Hatchback) (Service and Repair)
* Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for SDM replacement, setup, and programming