Circuit/System Testing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Buick LaCrosse and 2006 Buick Allure. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Ignition ON, use the scan tool to request the SIR data list display. Observe the Battery Voltage Parameter. The battery voltage on the scan tool should read 9-16 volts.
- If the voltage is less than 9 volts refer to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle .
- Using the scan tool go to Body and Accessories, then go onward to Special Functions to Instrument Panel Cluster and then go to Display Test. In the Display Test mode you can turn ON or OFF all the instrument panel indicators when commanded ON. Commanded the IPC indicators ON. The Air Bag indicator should turn ON.
- If the Air Bag indicator does not turn ON replace the IPC.
Note: The AIR BAG warning indicator is not serviceable separately. The IPC must be serviced/replaced as a complete unit.
- If the Air Bag indicator does not turn ON replace the IPC.
- Replace the SDM. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Replacement in Repair Instructions.