Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module

The inflatable restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) performs the following functions in the SIR system:
- The SDM maintains 23 Volt Loop Reserve (23VLR) energy supplies to provide deployment energy. Ignition voltage can provide deployment energy if the 23 Volt Loop Reserves malfunction.

- The SDM monitors vehicle velocity changes to detect frontal crashes that are severe enough to warrant deployment.

- During a frontal crash of sufficient force, the SDM will cause enough current to flow through the frontal inflator modules to deploy the frontal air bags.

- The SDM records information regarding the SIR system status during a frontal crash.

- The SDM communicates with both inflatable restraint Side Impact Sensors (SIS) and monitors the vehicle side accelerations/decelerations to determine if during a side crash event side air bag protection are needed for Driver and/or Passenger.

- During a side impact crash of sufficient force, the SDM will cause enough current to flow through the side inflator modules to deploy the side air bags.

- The SDM records information regarding the SIR system status during a side impact crash.

- The SDM performs diagnostic monitoring of the SIR system electrical components. Upon detection of a circuit malfunction, the SDM will set a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).

- The SDM displays SIR Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) and system status information through the use of a scan tool.

- The SDM warns the vehicle driver of SIR system malfunctions by controlling the AIR BAG warning indicator. The SDM sends a message over the class 2 serial data line requesting to turn on the AIR BAG warning indicator. The SDM connects to the SIR wiring harness using a 34-way connector. The SDM receives power whenever the ignition is ON.