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Test Description

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The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. 4:  Tests to see if the malfunction is caused by the roof rail module - left.
  2. 6:  Tests to see what DTCs are present. If DTC B0040 is present, test for a short between the roof rail module - left high and low circuits. If DTC B0041 is present, test the roof rail module - left high and low circuits for an open and for high resistance. If DTC B0045 is present, test the roof rail module - left high and low circuits for a short to ground and for a short to voltage.
DTC B0040, B0041, or B0045

Step Action Yes No
Connector End View Reference: SIR Connector End Views 
1 Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
2
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the roof rail module connector. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Roof Rail Module Replacement - Front .
  3. Inspect the component and harness sides of the connector for damage or corrosion that may cause the malfunction. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .
Does the connector exhibit any signs of damage or corrosion?
Go to Step 3  Go to Step 4 
3
  1. If the component side of the roof rail module connector is damaged, the roof rail module must be replaced. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Roof Rail Module Replacement - Front .
  2. If the wiring harness side of the roof rail module connector is damaged, replace the harness side of the connector. Refer to Connector Repairs .
Did you complete the repair?
Go to Step 9  -
  1. Connect the SA9409Z-A  SIR Driver/Passenger Load Tool to the harness side of the roof rail module connector. See Special Tools . Use PASSENGER INFLATOR connector.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. With the scan tool, request the SIR DTC display.
Does the scan tool indicate that DTC B0040, B0041, or B0045 are current?
Go to Step 5  Go to Step 7 
5
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect and remove the SA9409Z-A  . See Special Tools .
  3. Disconnect the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) connector. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.
  4. Inspect the SDM connector for damage or corrosion that may cause a malfunction in the roof rail module high and/or low circuits. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 9  Go to Step 6 
  1. If DTC B0040 is present, test for a short between the roof rail module high and low circuits.
  2. If DTC B0041 is present, test the roof rail module high and low circuits for an open and for high resistance.
  3. If DTC B0045 is present, test the roof rail module high and low circuits for a short to ground and for a short to voltage.
  4. All the above conditions refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 9  Go to Step 8 
7
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Replace the roof rail module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Roof Rail Module Replacement - Front .
Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 9  -
8
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Replace the SDM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.
Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 9  -
9
  1. Connect all SIR components.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  4. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text.
Does the DTC reset?
Go to Step 2  System OK