Restraints - Air Bag Lamp ON/DTC B0081/Symptom Code F

Section Title: Restraints

TSB No.: TS 03 12117

Division: Automotive

Category: Technical

SUBJECT:
AIRBAG LIGHT ON, WITH DTC B0081 SYMPTOM CODE "0F" (PASSENGER PRESENCE SYSTEM ERRATIC)

MODEL(S):
XL7 (JC636)

YEAR:
2007-2008

CONDITION:

Airbag light is ON. DTC stored is B0081 with a symptom code of "0F" set.

CAUSE:

This condition may be caused by a low state of charge or a dead battery in the vehicle. It may also appear after a module has been replaced and programmed or reprogrammed.

CORRECTION:

DO NOT REPLACE THE PASSENGER PRESENCE MODULE (PPM)!

The code can be cleared using the following procedure. Once the code is cleared, the airbag light will go OFF.

1. Key ON and engine OFF

2. Use the Tech 2 with CANdi module and a PC to perform the PPSU Passenger Presence System Unlocking found on the TIS2WEB Service Programming System (SPS).

3. Use the Tech 2 with CANdi module to perform the Preload Passenger Presence System within the Module Setup of the Passenger Presence System (PPS).

4. After all procedures have been successfully completed, retrieve the DTCs from PPS and clear all DTCs.

5. Verify that the airbag light is no longer illuminated.

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