Diagnostic Instructions
| • | Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. |
| • | Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach. |
| • | Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category. |
DTC Descriptors
DTC B0083 01: Front End Sensor 1 Short to Battery (Left)DTC B0083 02: Front End Sensor 1 Short to Ground (Left)
DTC B0083 05: Front End Sensor 1 Short to Battery or Open (Left)
DTC B0083 0F: Front End Sensor 1 Erratic (Left)
DTC B0083 39: Front End Sensor 1 Internal Electronic Failure (Left)
DTC B0083 3A: Front End Sensor 1 Incorrect Component Installed (Left)
DTC B0083 71: Front End Sensor 1 Invalid Serial Data Received (Left)
DTC B0084 01: Front End Sensor 2 Short to Battery (Right)
DTC B0084 02: Front End Sensor 2 Short to Ground (Right)
DTC B0084 05: Front End Sensor 2 Short to Battery or Open (Right)
DTC B0084 0F: Front End Sensor 2 Erratic (Right)
DTC B0084 39: Front End Sensor 2 Internal Electronic Failure (Right)
DTC B0084 3A: Front End Sensor 2 Incorrect Component Installed (Right)
DTC B0084 71: Front End Sensor 2 Invalid Serial Data Received (Right)
Diagnostic Fault Information
Circuit | Short to Ground | High Resistance | Open | Short to Voltage | Signal Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Front End Sensor 1 Signal Circuit | B0083 02 | B0083 05 | B0083 05 | B0083 01 | B0083 0F |
Front End Sensor 1 Low Reference Circuit | -- | B0083 05 | B0083 05 | B0083 01 | B0083 0F |
Front End Sensor 2 Signal Circuit | B0084 02 | B0084 05 | B0084 05 | B0084 01 | B0084 0F |
Front End Sensor 2 Low Reference Circuit | -- | B0084 05 | B0084 05 | B0084 01 | B0084 0F |
Circuit/System Description
The inflatable restraint front end sensor utilizes a unidirectional 2-wire circuit. The front end sensor modulates current on the interface to send ID, state of health, and deployment commands to the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM). The SDM serves as a power source and a ground for the front end sensor. When the ignition is turned ON and input power from the SDM is first detected, the front end sensor responds by performing internal diagnostics and sending an ID to the SDM. The SDM considers the ID to be valid if the response time is less than 5 seconds. The front end sensor continually communicates status messages to the SDM, which determines if a fault is present in the front end sensor circuit. When a fault is detected, the SDM may reset the front end sensor up to 2 times by removing and reapplying power to it. If the fault is still present, the SDM will set a DTC.
Conditions for Running the DTC
Ignition voltage is between 9-16 volts.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
All of the following conditions exist for 2.5 seconds:
B0083 01 or B0084 01
The front end sensor has been shorted to voltage.
B0083 02 or B0084 02
| • | The front end sensor has been shorted to ground. |
| • | The front end sensor current has been above 23 mA for greater than 5 milliseconds. |
B0083 05 or B0084 05
| • | The front end sensor has been shorted to voltage. |
| • | The front end sensor circuit is open. |
B0083 0F or B0084 0F
The SDM has received erratic messages from the front end sensor.
B0083 39 or B0084 39
| • | The SDM has received a NOK message from the front end sensor. |
| • | The SDM has not received a message. |
B0083 3A or B0084 3A
| • | The SDM has received an ID message from the front end sensor, which does not match the ID stored in the SDM memory. |
| • | The SDM has reset the front end sensor twice without detecting the correct ID message. |
B0083 71 or B0084 71
The SDM has received invalid serial data from the front end sensor.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The SDM commands the AIR BAG indicator ON via serial data communications. |
| • | The SIR System is disabled and no deployments are allowed. |
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
| • | The condition responsible for setting the DTC no longer exists and the scan tool Clear DTCs function is used. |
| • | A history DTC will clear once 255 malfunction-free ignition cycles have occurred. |
Diagnostic Aids
A short to voltage on the low reference circuit for either right or left front end sensor will cause the Air Bag fuse to fail/open with no DTC code set.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Connector End View Reference
Electrical Information Reference
Circuit/System Testing
- Ignition ON, if DTC B0083 is current, disconnect the front end sensor - left connector. If DTC B0084 is current, disconnect the front end sensor - right connector.
- Remove the SDM connector.
- Test the signal and voltage circuits between the SDM and front end sensor for a short to voltage, short to ground, or open/low resistance. Verify that a short to voltage, short to ground, or open/low resistance does not exist.
- Reconnect all SIR components. With the ignition ON, use the scan tool to clear the DTCs then recheck for DTCs.
Important: When removing connectors, inspect for damage or corrosion. Damage or corrosion in the following requires repair or replacement of the affected component/connector:
• The front end sensor • The SDM module • The front end sensor wiring harness connector • The SDM wiring harness connector
| ⇒ | If any of the above conditions are found, make the appropriate repair. |
| ⇒ | If DTC B0083 was current, replace the front end sensor - left. If DTC B0084 was current, replace the front end sensor - right. |
Repair Instructions
| • | Control Module References for SDM replacement, setup, and programming |
Repair Verification
Ignition ON, use the scan tool to clear the DTCs, then recheck for DTCs.
| ⇒ | If DTC B0083 or B0084 was current, replace the SDM. |
