B0043

DTC B0043

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION




The dual stage inflatable restraint steering wheel module deployment loop consists of the dual stage inflatable restraint steering wheel module, the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil, and the steering wheel module high and low circuits for both stages 1 and 2. Two shorting bars used within the steering wheel module coil connector short together both the steering wheel module stage 1 high and low circuits, and the steering wheel module stage 2 high and low circuits when the connector is disconnected. This helps to prevent unwanted deployment of the inflator module during servicing. During a frontal crash of sufficient force the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) allows current to flow through the deployment loop in order to deploy the steering wheel module. When the ignition is turned ON, the SDM performs continuous diagnostic tests on the deployment loops to check for proper circuit continuity and for shorts to ground or voltage. If a malfunction is detected, a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) will be stored in memory.

CONDITIONS FOR RUNNING THE DTC
Ignition 1 voltage is within the normal operating voltage range.

CONDITIONS FOR SETTING THE DTC
- DTC B0022 in stage 1 or B0042 in stage 2 will set when the steering wheel module deployment loop resistance is less than 1.3 ohms for 500 milliseconds.
- DTC B0024 in stage 1 or B0043 in stage 2 will set when one of the following conditions occur:
- Steering wheel module high and/or low circuits is short to ground or short to voltage for 500 milliseconds.
- Steering wheel module high circuit is less than 2.4 volts and steering wheel module deployment loop resistance is less than 6 ohms for 500 milliseconds.
- DTC B0026 in stage 1 or B0044 in stage 2 will set when one of the following conditions occurs:
- Steering wheel module high circuit is less than 2.4 volts and the steering wheel module deployment loop is more than 6 ohms for 500 milliseconds.
- Steering wheel module deployment loop resistance is more than 4.8 ohms for 500 milliseconds.

ACTION TAKEN WHEN THE DTC SETS
The SDM commands the AIR BAG indicator ON via class 2 serial data.

CONDITIONS FOR CLEARING THE DTC
- The condition responsible for setting the DTC no longer exists and the scan tool Clear DTCs function is used.
- A history DTC will clear once 255 malfunction free ignition cycles have occurred.

DIAGNOSTIC AIDS
The following are possible causes of the malfunction:
- A short between the steering wheel module stage 1 or stage 2, high and low circuits.
- An open or a high resistance in the steering wheel module stage 1 or stage 2, high or low circuits.
- A short to ground or a short to voltage in the steering wheel module stage 1 or stage 2, high or low circuits.
- The steering wheel module coil connector
- The SDM connector
- A malfunctioning steering wheel module
- A malfunctioning steering wheel module coil
- A malfunctioning SDM

Thoroughly inspect the wiring and the connectors. An incomplete inspection of the wiring and the connectors may result in a misdiagnosis, causing a part replacement with the reappearance of the malfunction. If an intermittent malfunction exists, refer to Diagnostic Aids for Circuit Testing and Wiring Repair procedures.

TEST DESCRIPTION

Steps 1-6:

Steps 7-11:

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
5. Tests to see if the malfunction is caused by the steering wheel module or by the steering wheel module coil.
7. Tests to see what DTCs are present. If DTC B0022 or B0042 is present, test for a short between the steering wheel module high and low circuits in stage 1 or stage 2. If DTC B0024 or B0043 is present, test the steering wheel module high and low circuits for an open and for high resistance in stage 1 or stage 2. If DTC B0026 or B0044 is present, test the steering wheel module high and low circuits for an open and for high resistance in stage 1 or stage 2.