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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2002 🢒 Express 🢒 Restraints 🢒 SIR 🢒 DTC B1000

Circuit Description

DTC B1000 is an indication of a potential internal inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) malfunction.

Conditions for Running the DTC

Ignition 1 voltage is within the normal operating voltage range.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The SDM commands ON the AIR BAG indicator.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC
    • The condition responsible for setting the DTC no longer exists.
    • You issue a scan tool CLEAR DTCs command.
    • A history DTC will clear once 255 malfunction free ignition cycles have occurred.

Diagnostic Aids
    • DTC B1000 may be stored as a history DTC without affecting the operation of the SDM. If DTC B1000 is stored as a history DTC only and has not been retrieved as a current DTC, do not replace the SDM.
    • If DTC B1000 is retrieved as both a current and history DTC, replace the SDM.

Step

Action

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: SIR Schematics

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - SIR?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - SIR

2
  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. With a scan tool, request the SIR DTC display.

Does the scan tool indicate that DTC B1000 is stored as both a current and history DTC?

Go to Step 3

Go to Diagnostic Aids

3

Replace the SDM. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 4

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4
  1. Reconnect all SIR system components.
  2. Verify that all components, connectors and CPAs are properly mounted.
  3. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  4. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text.

Does the DTC reset?

Go to Step 2

System OK