Circuit Description
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
When ignition is turned on, SDM performs tests to diagnose critical internal malfunctions. SDM monitors passenger head impact air bag high-side and low-side circuit voltage difference. SDM uses voltage difference to calculate circuit resistance. A low deployment loop resistance indicates a short between passenger head impact air bag module high-side and low-side circuits.