Circuit/System Testing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 GMC Sierra and 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. 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 .
- Ignition ON, monitor the IPC. The SIR warning indicator should flash then turn OFF. Verify that the SIR warning indicator flashes and then turns OFF.
- If the SIR warning indicator continually flashes then reprogrammed the SDM.
- 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.
- If the scan tool commands the Air Bag indicator ON and OFF, replace the SDM.