Test J: DTC B2295 - Restraint System - Side Air Bag Fault

PINPOINT TEST J: DTC B2295 - RESTRAINT SYSTEM - SIDE AIR BAG FAULT

Normal Operation
A seat side air bag module provides protection of the thorax area (between the neck and abdomen) of the body, working in conjunction with the head protection provided by a safety canopy module (if equipped).

The restraints control module (RCM) monitors the side air bag module circuits for faults. The RCM will set a DTC if a short to battery or short to ground fault is detected. The RCM will also set a DTC if the loop resistance is less than 0.9 ohm or greater than 5 ohms. The normal expected resistance range is 1.31 to 4.29 ohms. If a loop resistance is between 0.9 and 1.31 or between 4.29 and 5 ohms, there exists a strong potential for an intermittent fault. If the RCM detects one of the following faults on any of the side air bag circuits, it will store DTC B2295 in memory and send a message to the instrument cluster (IC) module to illuminate the air bag warning indicator.