B0016
DTC B0016
Diagnostic Instructions
* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis (Strategy Based Diagnosis) for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions (Diagnostic Procedure Instructions) provides an overview of each diagnostic category.
DTC Descriptors
DTC B0016 01
- Left Roof Rail Air Bag Deployment Loop Short to Battery
DTC B0016 02
- Left Roof Rail Air Bag Deployment Loop Short to Ground
DTC B0016 04
- Left Roof Rail Air Bag Deployment Loop Open Circuit
DTC B0016 0D
- Left Roof Rail Air Bag Deployment Loop Resistance Above Threshold
DTC B0016 0E
- Left Roof Rail Air Bag Deployment Loop Resistance Below Threshold
Diagnostic Fault Information
Circuit/System Description
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 left roof rail air bag. A shorting bar is located in the electrical connector of the left roof rail air bag. The left roof rail air bag high control circuit and low control circuit are shorted together by the shorting bar when the electrical connector is disconnected. The shorting bar helps to prevent unwanted deployment of the air bag during servicing.
The SDM performs continuous diagnostic tests on the deployment loops to check for proper circuit continuity and for shorts to ground or voltage. If the result of any deployment loop circuit test is below specification, DTC B0016 and the appropriate symptom byte sets.
Conditions for Running the DTC
Ignition voltage is between 9-16 volts.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
B0016 01
The left roof rail air bag high and/or low circuit is short to voltage for 120 milliseconds.
B0016 02
The left roof rail air bag high and/or low circuit is short to ground for 120 milliseconds.
B0016 04
The left roof rail air bag high and/or low circuit is open for 120 milliseconds.
B0016 0D
The left roof rail air bag deployment loop resistance is greater than 3.9 ohms for 120 milliseconds.
B0016 0E
The left roof rail air bag deployment loop resistance is less than 1.1 ohms for 120 milliseconds.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
* The SDM requests the instrument panel cluster (IPC) to illuminate the AIR BAG indicator and display the message "Service Air Bag."
* The SDM will store a DTC, however if an event occurs the system will still attempt deployments.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
* The condition for setting the DTC no longer exists.
* A history DTC will clear once 100 malfunction-free ignition cycles have occurred.
Diagnostic Aids
If DTC B0016 0E is setting, be certain that all circuit shorting bars are isolated after connecting circuit components. There are shorting bars in most circuit connectors, including the SDM and inline harness connectors. DTC B0016 0E will set if the shorting bars are engaged when the ignition is ON.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
SIR Schematics ([1][2]Air Bag Systems)
Connector End View Reference
Component Connector End Views (Connector End Views By Name)
Description and Operation
SIR System Description and Operation (SIR System)
Electrical Information Reference
* Circuit Testing (Circuit Testing)
* Connector Repairs (Connector Repairs)
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections)
* Wiring Repairs (Wiring Repairs)
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for scan tool information
Special Tools
Each inflatable restraint module requires a specific adapter to connect the load tool to the SIR system.
* J 38715-A Driver and Passenger SIR Load Tool
* SA9409Z-A SIR Load Tool (Driver/Passenger/Curtain)
Circuit/System Testing
Important: Refer to SIR Service Precautions (Service Precautions).
When removing the connectors, inspect for terminal damage or corrosion. Inspect the connector body for damage to the locators that disengage the shorting bars when connected. Damage or corrosion to the following components requires repair or replacement of the affected component/connector:
* Left roof rail air bag
* SDM module
* Left roof rail air bag wiring harness connector
* SDM wiring harness connector
Important: The connector and connector position assurance (CPA) may seat independent of each other. Both the connector and CPA should seat with an audible and/or tactile click. Correct connection isolates the shorting-bars within the connector allowing the deployment circuit to operate properly.
1. Verify that the left roof rail air bag connector and CPA are engaged.
• If the above condition is not found, make the appropriate repair.
2. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the left roof rail air bag.
3. With the appropriate load tool adapter, connect J 38715-A or SA9409Z-A in place of the left roof rail air bag.
4. Ignition ON, with a scan tool, verify that DTC B0016 is set as current.
• If the DTC is not set or is set as history, cycle the ignition OFF, disconnect the load tool and adapter, reconnect the harness connector at the left roof rail air bag, and cycle the ignition ON. If the DTC resets after reconnecting the air bag, replace the left roof rail air bag.
5. Ignition OFF, disconnect the load tool and the adapter.
6. Disconnect the harness connector at the SDM.
7. Ignition ON, test for less than 1.0 volt between the appropriate control circuit listed below and ground:
* Control circuit terminal 8
* Control circuit terminal 9
• If not within the specified range, test the control circuit for a short to voltage.
8. Ignition OFF, test for infinite resistance between the appropriate control circuit listed below and ground:
* Control circuit terminal 8
* Control circuit terminal 9
• If not within the specified value, test the control circuit for a short to ground.
9. Test for less than 1 ohm between the appropriate control circuit terminal and SDM terminal listed below:
* Left roof rail air bag control circuit terminal A and SDM terminal 8
* Left roof rail air bag control circuit terminal B and SDM terminal 9
• If not within the specified range, test the control circuit for an open/high resistance.
10. If all circuits test normal, replace the SDM.
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification (Verification Tests) after completing the diagnostic procedure.
* Roof Side Rail Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement (Roof Side Rail Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement)
* SIR/SRS Wiring Repairs (SIR/SRS Wiring Repairs)
* Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for SDM replacement, setup, and programming