Circuit/System Testing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 GMC Sierra, 2008 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2008 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- The pretensioner
- The air bag module
- The SDM module
- The air bag wiring harness connector
- The SDM wiring harness connector
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate air bag module. Refer to the appropriate air bag module replacement procedure.
- Ignition ON, test for less than 1 volt between the appropriate high control circuit terminal and ground.
- I/P Module - Stage 1 terminal A1 (with 10 series)
- I/P Module - Stage 1 terminal A (without 10 series)
- I/P Module - Stage 2 terminal B1
- Left Front Roof Rail Module terminal B (regular cab)
- Left Front Roof Rail Module terminal 1 (extended cab)
- Right Front Roof Rail Module terminal B (regular cab)
- Right Front Roof Rail Module terminal 1 (extended cab)
- Seat Belt Pretensioner - Left terminal B
- Seat Belt Pretensioner - Right terminal B
- If greater than the specified range, test the circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the SDM.
- Test for less than 1 volt between the appropriate low control circuit terminal and ground.
- I/P Module - Stage 1 terminal A2 (with 10 series)
- I/P Module - Stage 1 terminal B (without 10 series)
- I/P Module - Stage 2 terminal B2
- Left Front Roof Rail Module terminal A (regular cab)
- Left Front Roof Rail Module terminal 2 (extended cab)
- Right Front Roof Rail Module terminal A (regular cab)
- Right Front Roof Rail Module terminal 2 (extended cab)
- Seat Belt Pretensioner - Left terminal A
- Seat Belt Pretensioner - Right terminal A
- If greater than the specified range, test the circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the SDM.
- Ignition OFF, test for infinite resistance between the appropriate high control circuit terminal and ground.
- I/P Module - Stage 1 terminal A1 (with 10 series)
- I/P Module - Stage 1 terminal A (without 10 series)
- I/P Module - Stage 2 terminal B1
- Left Front Roof Rail Module terminal B (regular cab)
- Left Front Roof Rail Module terminal 1 (extended cab)
- Right Front Roof Rail Module terminal B (regular cab)
- Right Front Roof Rail Module terminal 1 (extended cab)
- Seat Belt Pretensioner - Left terminal B
- Seat Belt Pretensioner - Right terminal B
- If not the specified value, test the circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the SDM.
- Test for infinite resistance between the appropriate low control circuit terminal and ground.
- I/P Module - Stage 1 terminal A2 (with 10 series)
- I/P Module - Stage 1 terminal B (without 10 series)
- I/P Module - Stage 2 terminal B2
- Left Front Roof Rail Module terminal A (regular cab)
- Left Front Roof Rail Module terminal 2 (extended cab)
- Right Front Roof Rail Module terminal A (regular cab)
- Right Front Roof Rail Module terminal 2 (extended cab)
- Seat Belt Pretensioner - Left terminal A
- Seat Belt Pretensioner - Right terminal A
- If not the specified value, test the circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the SDM.
- With the appropriate adaptor, connect J 38715-A in place of the air bag module.
- Ignition ON, verify the DTC is set as current.
- If DTC is not set or is set as history, replace the appropriate air bag module.
- Ignition OFF, disconnect J 38715-A and the appropriate adaptor.
- Disconnect the harness connector at the SDM.
- Test for less then 1 ohm between the following high control circuit terminals.
- I/P Module - Stage 1 terminal A1 and SDM terminal 10 (with 10 series)
- I/P Module - Stage 1 terminal A and SDM terminal 10 (without 10 series)
- I/P Module - Stage 2 terminal B1 and SDM terminal 6
- Left Front Roof Rail Module terminal B and SDM terminal 13 (regular cab)
- Left Front Roof Rail Module terminal 1 and SDM terminal 13 (extended cab)
- Right Front Roof Rail Module terminal B and SDM terminal 14 (regular cab)
- Right Front Roof Rail Module terminal 1 and SDM terminal 14 (extended cab)
- Seat Belt Pretensioner - Left terminal B and SDM terminal 16
- Seat Belt Pretensioner - Right terminal B and SDM terminal 19
- If not within the specified range, test the circuit for an open/high resistance.
- Test for less then 1 ohm between the following low control circuit terminals.
- I/P Module - Stage 1 terminal A2 and SDM terminal 11 (with 10 series)
- I/P Module - Stage 1 terminal B and SDM terminal 11 (without 10 series)
- I/P Module - Stage 2 terminal B2 and SDM terminal 7
- Left Front Roof Rail Module terminal A and SDM terminal 12 (regular cab)
- Left Front Roof Rail Module terminal 2 and SDM terminal 12 (extended cab)
- Right Front Roof Rail Module terminal A and SDM terminal 15 (regular cab)
- Right Front Roof Rail Module terminal 2 and SDM terminal 15 (extended cab)
- Seat Belt Pretensioner - Left terminal A and SDM terminal 17
- Seat Belt Pretensioner - Right terminal A and SDM terminal 18
- If not within the specified range, test the circuit for an open/high resistance.
- If all circuits test normal, replace the SDM.
IMPORTANT:
When removing connectors inspect for damage or corrosion. Damage or corrosion in the following requires repair or replacement of the affected component/connector.