B1071

Diagnostic Chart:

Circuit Description
DTC B1071 is an indication of a potential internal inflatable restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) malfunction. DTC B1071 will set upon detection of any condition in the table below.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

Diagnostic Chart:

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
^ The SDM sets a Diagnostic Trouble Code.
^ The SDM turns ON the AIR BAG warning lamp.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC
^ Current DTC - The malfunction has not been detected for 500 milliseconds.
^ History DTC
- You issue a scan tool CLEAR CODES command.
- Once 250 malfunction free ignition cycles have occurred.

Diagnostic Aids
When you issue a scan tool CLEAR CODES command, some of the indicated malfunctions will only allow the AIR BAG warning lamp to go out briefly then come back ON.