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Circuit Description

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When ignition is turned on, SDM performs tests to diagnose critical internal malfunctions. SDM monitors driver head impact air bag high-side and low-side circuit voltage difference. SDM uses voltage difference to calculate circuit resistance. A low loop resistance indicates an circuits are shorted together.