B1670

DTC B1670

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 Descriptors
DTC B1670
- Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Commanded

Circuit/System Description

When the ignition switch is turned to ON, the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) will perform a turn-on test to diagnose critical malfunctions within the SDM itself.

In case of the second stage air bag inflation by a vehicle collision, the SDM maintains the warning lamp ON and then all the air bag systems including the SDM, air bag module, and wiring should be replaced.

Conditions for Running the DTC

Ignition voltage is between 9-16 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The history of the second stage air bag inflation or belt pretensioner explosion is in the SDM.

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 100 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 Verification

Replace the SDM.

Repair Instructions

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

* Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Coil Replacement (Removal and Replacement)
* Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement (Service and Repair)
* Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for SDM replacement, setup, and programming