GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

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 Descriptor

DTC B1011 00: System Disabled Information Stored Invalid Serial Data Received

Circuit/System Description

The inflatable restraint vehicle rollover sensor (ROS) utilizes battery power supply and a bidirectional interface circuit. The ROS modulates current on the interface to send ID, State of Health, and deployment commands to the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM). When the ignition is turned on the ROS responds by performing internal diagnostics and sending an ID to the SDM. The ROS continually communicates status messages to the SDM, which determines if a fault is present in the ROS circuit. If the fault is present, the ROS will set a diagnostic trouble code (DTC).

Conditions for Running the DTC

Ignition voltage is between 9-16 volts.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

Scan tool CLEAR DTC command.

Diagnostic Aids

DTC B1011 does not indicate a system malfunction and will not cause any warning indicators to illuminate. When DTC B1011 sets, cycle the ignition and use the scan tool to clear the code, no further diagnosis is necessary.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

SIR Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

SIR System Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs
    •  SIR/SRS Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information.