B00D5:12 and B00D5:14: Notes

Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM for schematic and connector information.

Normal Operation and Fault Conditions

The RCM briefly activates the PAD indicator to prove-out and verify to the occupants correct functional operation of the PAD indicator.

The RCM continuously monitors the PAD indicator circuits for the following faults:

If a fault is detected, the RCM stores DTC B00D5:12 or B00D5:14 in memory and sends a message to the IPC to illuminate the airbag warning indicator.

DTC Fault Trigger Conditions

DTC	Description	Fault Trigger Conditions
B00D5:12	Restraint System Passenger Disable Indicator: Circuit Short to Battery	A fault is indicated when the RCM senses a short to voltage on the PAD indicator circuit for more than 4 seconds.
B00D5:14	Restraint System Passenger Disable Indicator: Circuit Short to Ground or Open	A fault is indicated when the RCM senses a short to ground or an open circuit on the PAD indicator circuit for more than 4 seconds. An open ignition circuit to the PAD indicator also sets this DTC.

Possible Sources

Visual Inspection and Diagnostic Pre-checks