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B0013




DTC B0012 or B0013

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.

DTC Descriptors
DTC B0012 01
- Driver Frontal Deployment Loop Stage 1 Short to Battery

DTC B0012 02
- Driver Frontal Deployment Loop Stage 1 Short to Ground

DTC B0012 04
- Driver Frontal Deployment Loop Stage 1 Open Circuit

DTC B0012 0D
- Driver Frontal Deployment Loop Stage 1 Resistance Above Threshold

DTC B0012 0E
- Driver Frontal Deployment Loop Stage 1 Resistance Below Threshold

DTC B0013 01
- Driver Frontal Deployment Loop Stage 2 Short to Battery

DTC B0013 02
- Driver Frontal Deployment Loop Stage 2 Short to Ground

DTC B0013 04
- Driver Frontal Deployment Loop Stage 2 Open Circuit

DTC B0013 0D
- Driver Frontal Deployment Loop Stage 2 Resistance Above Threshold

DTC B0013 0E
- Driver Frontal Deployment Loop Stage 2 Resistance Below Threshold

Diagnostic Fault Information





Circuit/System Description

During a 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 steering wheel module. The SDM performs continuous diagnostic tests on the deployment loops to check for proper circuit continuity and for shorts to ground or voltage.

There are 2 shorting bars used within the steering wheel module coil connector which will short together both steering wheel module stage 1 high circuit and steering wheel module stage 1 low circuit and both steering wheel module stage 2 high circuit and steering wheel module stage 2 low circuit when the connector is disconnected. This will help to prevent unwanted deployment of the inflator module during servicing.

Conditions for Running the DTC

Ignition voltage is between 9-16 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

B0012 01 Stage 1 or B0013 01 Stage 2

The steering wheel module high and/or low circuit is short to voltage for 120 milliseconds.

B0012 02 Stage 1 or B0013 02 Stage 2

The steering wheel module high and/or low circuit is short to ground for 120 milliseconds.

B0012 04 Stage 1 or B0013 04 Stage 2

The steering wheel module high and/or low circuit is open for 120 milliseconds.

B0012 0D Stage 1 or B0013 0D Stage 2

The steering wheel module deployment loop resistance is greater than 5.1 ohms for 120 milliseconds.

B0012 0E Stage 1 or B0013 0E Stage 2

The steering wheel module deployment loop resistance is less than 1.3 ohms for 120 milliseconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

* The SDM requests the instrument cluster (IPC) to illuminate the AIR BAG indicator.
* 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.

Reference Information
Schematic Reference

SIR Schematics ([1][2]Air Bag Systems)
Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views (Connector Views)
Description and Operation

SIR System Description and Operation (Description and Operation)
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)

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for scan tool information
Special Tools

J 38715-A Driver and Passenger SIR Load Tool

Circuit/System Testing

Important: When removing the connectors inspect for damage or corrosion. Damage or corrosion to the following requires repair or replacement of the affected component/connector:


* Air bag module

* SDM module

* 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. The CPA isolates the shorting-bars within the connector allowing the deployment circuit to operate properly.


1. Verify that the steering wheel module connector and the CPA are engaged.

• If the above condition is not found, make the appropriate repair.

2. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the steering wheel module.
3. With the appropriate load tool adaptor, connect special tool J 38715-A in place of the steering wheel module.
4. Ignition ON, verify DTC is set as current.

• If the DTC is not set or is set as history, cycle ignition OFF, disconnect the load tool and adapter, reconnect the harness connector at the steering wheel module, and cycle the ignition ON. If the DTC resets after reconnecting the module, replace the steering wheel module.

5. Ignition OFF, disconnect the load tool and adaptor.
6. Disconnect the X3 harness connector at the steering wheel module coil.
7. With the appropriate adaptor, connect special tool J 38715-A .
8. Ignition ON, verify the DTC is set as current.

• If the DTC is not set or is set as history, replace the steering wheel module coil.

9. Ignition OFF, disconnect load tool and adaptor.
10. Disconnect the harness connector at the SDM.
11. Ignition ON, test for less than 1 volt between the appropriate high control circuit listed below and ground:

* Stage 1 terminal 14
* Stage 2 terminal 17

• If greater than the specified range, test the control circuit for a short to voltage.

12. Ignition ON, test for less than 1 volt between the appropriate low control circuit listed below and ground:

* Stage 1 terminal 15
* Stage 2 terminal 16

• If greater than the specified range, test the control circuit for a short to voltage.

13. Ignition OFF, test for infinite resistance between the appropriate high control circuit listed below and ground:

* Stage 1 terminal 14
* Stage 2 terminal 17

• If less than the specified value, test the control circuit for a short to ground.

14. Ignition OFF, test for infinite resistance between the appropriate low control circuit listed below and ground:

* Stage 1 terminal 15
* Stage 2 terminal 16

• If less than the specified value, test the control circuit for a short to ground.

15. Test for less then 5 ohms between the appropriate high control circuit terminals listed below:

* Stage 1 terminal 2 X3 and SDM terminal 14
* Stage 2 terminal 4 X3 and SDM terminal 17

• If greater than the specified range, test the control circuit for an open/high resistance.

16. Test for less then 5 ohms between the appropriate low control circuit terminals listed below:

* Stage 1 terminal 1 X3 and SDM terminal 15
* Stage 2 terminal 3 X3 and SDM terminal 16

• If greater than the specified range, test the control circuit for an open/high resistance.

17. If all circuits test normal, 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)
* SIR/SRS Wiring Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for SDM replacement, setup, and programming

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