Code 31, Open 36VLR To Deployment Loop: Description
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Voltage at SENSE LOW input terminal No. A6 is 41-61 percent of 36VLR output voltage when 36VLR output of DERM is functional. Should circuit open between 36VLR output and arming sensor, IGNITION 1 voltage will be supplying deployment loop. Voltage at SENSE LOW input terminal No. A6 will decrease due to decrease in supply voltage, and Code 31 will set after 700 milliseconds (if Code 42 is not set). Code 31 indicates an open in wiring between 36VLR output of DERM and arming sensor, an open diode in arming sensor or a problem with SENSE HIGH or SENSE LOW circuits.