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B0014



DTC B0014

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 B0014 01
- Left Front Side Deployment Loop Short to Battery

DTC B0014 02
- Left Front Side Deployment Loop Short to Ground

DTC B0014 04
- Left Front Side Deployment Loop Open Circuit

DTC B0014 0D
- Left Front Side Deployment Loop Resistance Above

DTC B0014 0E
- Left Front Side Deployment Loop Resistance Below




Diagnostic Fault Information






Circuit/System Description

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


A shorting bar used within the side impact module - LF connector which will short together both side impact module - LF high and low circuits 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

B0014 01

The LF side impact module high and/or low circuit is short to voltage for 120 milliseconds.

B0014 02

The LF side impact module high and/or low circuit is short to ground for 120 milliseconds.

B0014 04

The LF side impact module high and/or low circuit is open for 120 milliseconds.

B0014 0D

The LF side impact module deployment loop resistance is greater than 3.9 ohms for 120 milliseconds.

B0014 0E

The LF side impact module deployment loop resistance is less than 1.1 ohms for 120 milliseconds.


Action Taken When the DTC Sets

* The SDM commands the AIR BAG indicator ON.
* The SDM will store a DTC, however if an event occurs system will still attempt deployments.



Conditions for Clearing the DTC

* The DTC will be current for as long as the fault is present.
* When the fault is no longer present, the DTC will be a history DTC.
* A history DTC will clear after 50 ignition cycles.



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: Refer to SIR Service Precautions (Technician Safety Information).



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


* The front end sensor.

* The SDM module

* The front end sensor wiring harness connector.

* The SDM wiring harness connector.




1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the LF inflatable restraint side impact module.
2. With the appropriate load tool adapter, connect J 38715-A in place of the LF inflatable restraint side impact module.
3. Ignition ON, with a scan tool, verify the appropriate DTC is set as current.

• If DTC is not set or is set as history, replace the LF inflatable restraint side impact module.

4. Ignition OFF, disconnect J 38715-A and the appropriate load tool adapter.
5. Disconnect the harness connector at the SDM.
6. Ignition ON, test for less than 1 volt between the LF inflatable restraint side impact module low control circuit terminal A and ground.

• If not within the specified range, test the circuit for a short to voltage.

7. Ignition OFF, test for infinite resistance between the LF inflatable restraint side impact module high control circuit terminal B and ground.

• If not within the specified range, test the circuit for a short to ground.

8. Test for less then 1 ohm between the LF inflatable restraint side impact module high control circuit terminal B and the SDM terminal 22.

• If not within the specified range, test the circuit for an open/high resistance.

9. Test for less then 1 ohm between the LF inflatable restraint side impact module low control circuit terminal A and the SDM terminal 23.

• If not within the specified range, test the circuit for an open/high resistance

10. If all circuits test normal, replace the SDM.



Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification (Verification Tests) after completing the diagnostic procedure.

* Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Module Replacement - Front (Service and Repair)
* Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Module Wiring Harness 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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