Diagnostic Procedure
- Ensure ignition is off. Remove left kick panel and disconnect Yellow seat belt pretensioner connector. Connect STEERING WHEEL connector of Load Tool (09932-75010) to harness side of pretensioner connector. Turn ignition on. Retrieve DTCs. If DTC B1044 is current, go to next step. If DTC B1044 is not current, replace seat belt pretensioner. See SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Turn ignition off. Disconnect load tool. Disconnect SDM connector. See SENSING & DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Turn ignition on. Measure voltage between ground and SDM connector terminal No. 12 (Pink wire). See Figure. If voltage is less than one volt, substitute a known-good SDM and retest. If voltage is more than one volt, repair short to voltage in Pink wire. Reconnect all components. Clear DTCs. See DIAGNOSTICS . Repeat AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK .