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Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 2001 🢒 Intrigue 🢒 Restraints 🢒 SIR 🢒 DTC B0051

Circuit Description

The inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) contains sensing devices that convert vehicle velocity changes to electrical signals. The SDM processes the generated electrical signals and compares them to values stored in memory. When the generated signals exceed the stored values, the SDM performs additional signal processing and compares the generated signals to signals stored in memory. When two of the generated signals exceed the stored values, the SDM will cause current to flow through the inflator modules, deploying the inflator modules, and causing DTC B0051 to set.

Conditions for Running the DTC

Ignition 1 voltage is within the normal operating voltage range.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The DTC will set when the SDM detects a frontal crash, up to 30 degrees off the centerline of the vehicle, of sufficient force to warrant deployment of the inflator modules.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
    • The SDM commands the AIR BAG indicator ON via Class 2 serial data.
    • The SDM records crash data.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

DTC B0051 is a latched code. You cannot clear a latched code. Replace the SDM after following the instructions in the diagnostic table.

Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table:

  1. Tests for inflator module(s) deployment. If the inflator module(s) did not deploy, DTC B0051 may have set falsely.

    2.

  2. Tests for signs of impact or collision. If there are no signs of impact or collision, DTC B0051 may have set falsely.

Step

Action

Yes

No

1

Did you perform A Diagnostic System Check - SIR?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - SIR

2
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Inspect the vehicle for signs of inflator module(s) deployment.

Does the vehicle show any signs of inflator module(s) deployment?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 3

3

Inspect the front of the vehicle and undercarriage for signs of impact/collision.

Does the vehicle show any signs of impact/collision?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4

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

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 6

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5
  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. With a scan tool, observe the SIR DTC display.
  3. If a history DTC exists, refer to Diagnostic Aids for that specific DTC and diagnose the problem.
  4. Replace components and perform inspections as required following an accident. Refer to Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision .

Did you complete the action?

Go to Step 6

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6
  1. Reconnect all SIR components.
  2. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  3. 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