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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 provide an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptors

DTC B0023 01 : Right Roof Rail Deployment Loop Short to Battery

DTC B0023 02: Right Roof Rail Deployment Loop Short to Ground

DTC B0023 04 : Right Roof Rail Deployment Loop Open Circuit

DTC B0023 0D : Right Roof Rail Deployment Loop Resistance Above Threshold

DTC B0023 0E : Right Roof Rail Deployment Loop Resistance Below Threshold

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

High Resistance

Open

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

Roof Rail Module - Right High Circuit

B0023 02

B0023 0D

B0023 04

B0023 01

B0023 0E

Roof Rail Module - Right Low Circuit

B0023 02

B0023 0D

B0023 04

B0023 01

B0023 0E

Circuit/System Description

During a side or frontal crash of sufficient force, the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) will allow current to flow through the deployment loop in order to deploy the roof side rail module. The SDM performs continuous diagnostic tests on the deployment loops to check for proper circuit continuity and for shorts to ground or voltage. A shorting bar used within the roof rail module connector will short together both roof rail module - right high and low circuits when the connector is disconnected; this will help to prevent unwanted deployment of the inflator module during servicing.

Conditions for Running the DTC

Ignition voltage is between 9-16 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

B0023 01

The roof rail module - right high and/or low circuit is short to voltage for 120 milliseconds.

B0023 02

The roof rail module - right high and/or low circuit is short to ground for 120 milliseconds.

B0023 04

The roof rail module - right high and/or low circuit is open for 120 milliseconds.

B0023 0D

The roof rail module - right deployment loop resistance is more than 3.9 ohms for 120 milliseconds.

B0023 0E

The roof rail module - right deployment loop resistance is less than 1.1 ohms for 120 milliseconds.

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.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

SIR Schematics

Connector End View Reference

SIR Connector End Views

Electrical Information Reference

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

Special Tools Required

    • J 38715-A Driver and Passenger SIR Load Tool
    • J 38715-30A SIR Load Tool Adapter

Circuit/System Testing

    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 roof rail module - right
       • The SDM module
       • The roof rail module - right wiring harness connector
       • The SDM wiring harness connector

  1. Ignition OFF, remove the left garnish molding - lock pillar upper and disconnect the roof rail module - right connector. Refer to Body Rear Corner Upper Garnish Molding Replacement .
  2. Use the J 38715-30A to connect the J 38715-A to the harness side of the roof rail module - right in-line connector. Use the passenger inflator connector located on the load tool.
  3. Ignition ON, use a scan tool to observe the SIR DTC display. Verify DTC B0023 is set in history.
  4. If DTC B0023 is history replace the roof rail module - right.

  5. Ignition OFF, disconnect and remove the J 38715-A .
  6. Disconnect the SDM harness connector.
  7. Test the high and low circuits between the SDM and roof rail module - right for a short to voltage, short to ground, or open/low resistance.
  8. If any of the above conditions are found make the appropriate repair.
  9. If all circuits test normal then replace the SDM.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Inflatable Restraint Roof Side Rail Module Replacement
    •  SIR/SRS Wiring Repairs
    •  Control Module References for SDM replacement, setup, and programming