Passenger Presence System Indicator Circuit Malfunction

Passenger Presence System Indicator Circuit Malfunction

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview) prior to using this 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.

Circuit Description

The PASSENGER AIR BAG ON/OFF indicators located on the instrument panel are used to notify the driver when the passenger presence system (PPS) has enabled or disabled the instrument panel (I/P) inflator module. The PPS air bag indicators will also inform the driver of any PPS malfunctions. When the ignition is turned on, the PPS module is supplied with ignition 1 voltage and commands both PASSENGER AIR BAG ON/OFF indicators ON for 5 seconds. The PPS module conducts tests on the PPS components and circuits while both PASSENGER AIR BAG ON/OFF indicators are ON. If no malfunctions are detected the PPS module will turn the PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator ON or OFF depending on the status of the PPS. If a malfunction is detected, the PPS module will store a DTC, default the PPS to the OFF state and communicate with the SDM that a DTC has been set. The SDM will request the instrument panel cluster (IPC) to turn the AIR BAG indicator ON to notify the driver of a PPS malfunction.

Diagnostic Aids

Use this procedure to diagnosis one or both PPS indicators inoperative.

The following can cause an intermittent condition:

* A short in the passenger air bag OFF indicator control circuit
* A short in the passenger air bag ON indicator control circuit
* An open or high resistance in the passenger air bag OFF indicator control circuit
* An open or high resistance in the passenger air bag ON indicator control circuit

Reference Information
SIR Schematics

SIR Schematics ([1][2]Air Bag Systems)
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

1. With the ignition OFF, Disconnect the inside accessory switch connector. Inspect the connector for damage or corrosion that may cause a malfunction

• If a condition exists, make the appropriate repair.

2. Ignition ON, test the ignition 1 voltage circuit for 9-16 volts. If ignition 1 voltage is not present, test for an open/high resistance or a short to ground.

• If a condition exists, make the appropriate repair.

3. With the ignition OFF, Connect a test lamp between the ignition 1 voltage circuit and the passenger air bag OFF indicator control circuit at the accessory switch connector terminals. Ignition ON, test lamp should illuminate.

• If the test lamp illuminates, replace the accessory switch.

4. Test the passenger air bag OFF indicator control circuits for a short to ground, open/high resistance.

• If a condition exists, make the appropriate repair

5. Replace the PPS.

Repair Instructions

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

* Accessory Switch Replacement (Service and Repair)
* SIR/SRS Wiring Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Control Module References (Programming and Relearning)for PPS replacement, setup, and programming