Passenger Presence System Indicator Circuit Malfunction
Passenger Presence System Indicator Circuit Malfunction
Diagnostic Instructions
* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis (Strategy Based Diagnosis) for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions (Diagnostic Procedure Instructions) provides an overview of each diagnostic category.
Diagnostic Fault Information
Circuit/System Description
The PASSENGER AIR BAG ON/OFF indicators, located in the center of instrument panel cluster (IPC), are used to notify the driver when the Passenger Presence System (PPS) has enabled or disabled the I/P inflator module. When the ignition is turned ON, the PPS module is supplied with voltage and illuminates the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON/OFF indicators for 5 seconds. The PPS module conducts tests on the PPS components and circuits while the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON/OFF indicators are illuminated. If no malfunctions are detected, the PPS module will illuminate the PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator ON or OFF, depending on the status of the PPS. If a malfunction is detected, the PPS module will store a diagnostic trouble code (DTC), default the PPS to the OFF state, and communicate with the SDM that a DTC has been set. The SDM will request the IPC to illuminate the AIR BAG indicator to notify the driver of a PPS malfunction.
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 (Circuit Testing)
* Connector Repairs (Connector Repairs)
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Testing For Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections)
* Wiring Repairs (Wiring Repairs)
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for scan tool information
Circuit/System Verification
With the passenger seat occupied and unoccupied the inside rearview mirror air bag on/off indicator should switch states within 5 seconds.
Circuit/System Testing
Important: When removing connectors inspect for damage or corrosion. Damage or corrosion in the following requires repair or replacement of the affected.
* Inflatable restraint passenger air bag on/off indicator.
* Inflatable restraint passenger air bag on/off indicator wiring harness.
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the inside rearview mirror
2. Ignition ON, verify a test lamp illuminates between the ignition circuit terminal 13 and ground.
• If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ignition circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal and the ignition circuit fuse is open, test or replace the inside rearview mirror.
3. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 3 and the ignition circuit terminal 13.
4. With the passenger seat occupied and unoccupied the test lamp should switch states within 5 seconds.
• If the test lamp is always on, test the control circuit for a short to ground. If all circuits test normal replace the PPS module.
• If the test lamp is always off, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If all circuits test normal replace the PPS module.
5. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 4 and the ignition circuit terminal 13.
6. With the passenger seat occupied and unoccupied the test lamp should switch states within 5 seconds.
• If the test lamp is always on, test the control circuit for a short to ground. If all circuits test normal replace the PPS module.
• If the test lamp is always off, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If all circuits test normal replace the PPS module.
7. If all circuits test normal, replace the inside rearview mirror.
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification (Verification Tests) after completing the diagnostic procedure.
Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for PPS module replacement, setup, and programming