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Air Bag Restraint Systems DTCS

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) LIST

DTC Description Retrieved From Perform Test
Continuous lamp The Air Bag Indicator is Illuminated Continuously (RCM Disconnected or Inoperative, Loss of Battery Feed or Loss of Signal Ground) RCM Go to Pinpoint Test A .
B229A Occupant Classification System Contamination OCS module
NOTE: If no on-demand or continuous DTC is present in the RCM and DTC B229A is only present in the OCS module continuous, CLEAR all OCS module DTCs and PROVE OUT the system.
Go to Pinpoint Test W .
B229B Occupant Classification System Obstruction OCS module
NOTE: If no on-demand or continuous DTC is present in the RCM and DTC B229B is only present in the OCS module continuous, CLEAR all OCS module DTCs and PROVE OUT the system.
Go to Pinpoint Test X .
B1085 Restraint System - Seatbelt Load Limiter Status RCM Go to Pinpoint Test B .
B1118 Passenger Front Crash Sensor Mount/Communication Fault RCM Go to Pinpoint Test C .
B1135 Passenger Front Crash Sensor Internal Fault RCM INSTALL a new RH front impact severity sensor. REFER to Front Impact Severity Sensor .
B1231 Event Threshold Exceeded (Crash Data Memory Full) RCM INSTALL a new RCM and impact sensors. REFER to Inspection and Repair After a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Deployment .
B1231 Event Threshold Exceeded (Crash Data Memory Full) OCS module INSTALL new OCS rails and CLEAR all OCS module and RCM DTCs. REFER to Occupant Classification Sensor and Inspection and Repair After a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Deployment .
B1317 Battery Voltage High RCM CHECK battery voltage; to be below 18 volts. REFER to CHARGING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
B1317 Battery Voltage High OCS module
NOTE: If no on-demand or continuous DTC is present in the RCM and DTC B1317 is only present in the OCS module continuous, CLEAR all OCS module DTCs and PROVE OUT the system.
CHECK battery voltage; to be below 18 volts. REFER to CHARGING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
B1318 Battery Voltage Low RCM CHECK battery voltage; to be above 8 volts. REFER to CHARGING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
B1318 Battery Voltage Low OCS module
NOTE: If no on-demand or continuous DTC is present in the RCM and DTC B1318 is only present in the OCS module continuous, CLEAR all OCS module DTCs and PROVE OUT the system.
CHECK battery voltage; to be above 8 volts. REFER to CHARGING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
B1342 ECU (RCM) is Faulted RCM INSTALL a new RCM. REFER to Restraints Control Module (RCM) .
B1342 ECU (OCS module) is Faulted OCS module CARRY OUT Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) System Reset. REFER to Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) System Reset . DO NOT carry out the Zero Seat Weight Test at this time. CLEAR the DTCs and REPEAT the self-test.
If the DTC is no longer present, CARRY OUT the Zero Weight Test to complete the repair. REFER to Pinpoint Tests - Air Bag and Safety Belt Pretensioner Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) .
If the DTC is still present, INSTALL a new OCS module. REFER to Occupant Classification Module .
B1884 PAD Warning Lamp Circuit Failure RCM Go to Pinpoint Test D .
B1890 PAD Warning Lamp Circuit Short to Battery RCM Go to Pinpoint Test E .
B2290 Occupant Classification System Fault RCM
NOTE: If no on-demand or continuous DTC is present in the OCS module and DTC B2290 is only present in the RCM as a continuous DTC, CLEAR all RCM DTCs and PROVE OUT the system.
The OCS module reported a fault message to the RCM. CARRY OUT on-demand self test of the OCS module and RETRIEVE continuous DTCs.
B2290 Occupant Classification System Fault OCS module
NOTE: If no on-demand or continuous DTC is present in the OCS module and DTC B2290 is only present in the RCM as a continuous DTC, CLEAR all RCM DTCs and PROVE OUT the system.
Go to Pinpoint Test F .
B2292 Restraint System - Seatbelt Pretensioner Fault RCM Go to Pinpoint Test G .
B2293 Restraint System - Air Bag Fault RCM Go to Pinpoint Test H .
B2294 Restraint System - Curtain Fault RCM Go to Pinpoint Test I .
B2295 Restraint System - Side Air Bag Fault RCM Go to Pinpoint Test J .
B2296 Restraint System - Impact Sensor Fault RCM Go to Pinpoint Test K .
B2434 Drivers Seat Belt Buckle Switch Circuit Short to Ground RCM Go to Pinpoint Test L .
B2435 Drivers Seat Belt Buckle Switch Resistance Out of Range RCM Go to Pinpoint Test M .
B2438 Passenger Seat Belt Buckle Switch Short to Ground RCM Go to Pinpoint Test N .
B2439 Passenger Seat Belt Buckle Switch Resistance Out of Range RCM Go to Pinpoint Test O .
B2477 Module Configuration Failure RCM
CAUTION: When installing a new RCM on vehicles built 7/31/06 or after, it is necessary to carry out programmable module installation (PMI). Refer to MODULE CONFIGURATION .
NOTE: When installing a new RCM, always make sure the correct RCM is being installed. If an incorrect RCM is installed, erroneous DTCs will result.
For vehicles built 7/31/06 or after, CARRY OUT programmable module installation (PMI). REFER to MODULE CONFIGURATION .For vehicles built before 7/31/06, INSTALL a new RCM. REFER to Restraints Control Module (RCM) .
B2477 Module Configuration Failure OCS module INSTALL a new OCS module. REFER to Occupant Classification Module .
B2607 Harness/Configuration Mismatch RCM
CAUTION: When installing a new RCM on vehicles built 7/31/06 or after, it is necessary to carry out programmable module installation (PMI). Refer to MODULE CONFIGURATION .
NOTE: When installing a new RCM, always make sure the correct RCM is being installed. If an incorrect RCM is installed, erroneous DTCs will result.
For vehicles built 7/31/06 or after, CARRY OUT programmable module installation (PMI). REFER to MODULE CONFIGURATION .For vehicles built before 7/31/06, INSTALL a new RCM. REFER to Restraints Control Module (RCM) .
B2691 Seat Belt Buckle Switch Circuit Fault, Front Driver's Side RCM Go to Pinpoint Test P .
B2692 Front Passenger's Seat Belt Buckle Switch Circuit Fault RCM Go to Pinpoint Test Q .
B2792 Cross Link Between Firing Loops RCM Go to Pinpoint Test R .
B2984 Deployable Steering Column Circuit Open RCM Go to Pinpoint Test S .
B2985 Deployable Steering Column Circuit Short to Battery RCM Go to Pinpoint Test T .
B2986 Deployable Steering Column Circuit Short to Ground RCM Go to Pinpoint Test U .
B2987 Deployable Steering Column Circuit Resistance Low on Squib RCM Go to Pinpoint Test V .
C1414 Incorrect Module Design Level (Incorrect Vehicle Application) RCM
CAUTION: When installing a new RCM on vehicles built 7/31/06 or after, it is necessary to carry out programmable module installation (PMI). Refer to MODULE CONFIGURATION .
NOTE: When installing a new RCM, always make sure the correct RCM is being installed. If an incorrect RCM is installed, erroneous DTCs will result.
For vehicles built 7/31/06 or after, CARRY OUT programmable module installation (PMI). REFER to MODULE CONFIGURATION .For vehicles built before 7/31/06, INSTALL a new RCM. REFER to Restraints Control Module (RCM) .
C1941 Zero Seat Weight Test Failure OCS module Can only be reported when carrying out Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) System Zero Seat Weight Test. REFER to Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) System Zero Seat Weight Test .
C1946 Front Driver's Seat Track Position Switch Circuit Open RCM Go to Pinpoint Test Y .
C1947 Front Driver's Seat Track Position Switch Circuit Short to Ground RCM Go to Pinpoint Test Z .
C1948 Front Driver's Seat Track Position Switch Circuit Resistance Out of Range RCM Go to Pinpoint Test AA .
C1981 Front Driver's Seat Track Position Switch Circuit Fault RCM Go to Pinpoint Test AB .
U0300 Internal Control Module Software Incompatibility RCM
CAUTION: When installing a new RCM on vehicles built 7/31/06 or after, it is necessary to carry out programmable module installation (PMI). Refer to MODULE CONFIGURATION .
NOTE: When installing a new RCM, always make sure the correct RCM is being installed. If an incorrect RCM is installed, erroneous DTCs will result.
For vehicles built 7/31/06 or after, CARRY OUT programmable module installation (PMI). REFER to MODULE CONFIGURATION .For vehicles built before 7/31/06, INSTALL a new RCM. REFER to Restraints Control Module (RCM) .
U1900 CAN Communication Bus Fault - Receive Error RCM Go to Pinpoint Test AC .
U1900 CAN Communication Bus Fault - Receive Error OCS module
NOTE: If no on-demand or continuous DTC is present in the RCM and DTC U1900 is only present in the OCS module continuous, CLEAR all OCS module DTCs and PROVE OUT the system.
Go to Pinpoint Test AD .
U2050 No Application Present RCM
CAUTION: When installing a new RCM on vehicles built 7/31/06 or after, it is necessary to carry out programmable module installation (PMI). Refer to MODULE CONFIGURATION .
NOTE: When installing a new RCM, always make sure the correct RCM is being installed. If an incorrect RCM is installed, erroneous DTCs will result.
For vehicles built 7/31/06 or after, CARRY OUT programmable module installation (PMI). REFER to MODULE CONFIGURATION .For vehicles built before 7/31/06, INSTALL a new RCM. REFER to Restraints Control Module (RCM) .
U2050 No Application Present OCS module
NOTE: If no on-demand or continuous DTC is present in the RCM and DTC U2050 is only present in the OCS module continuous, CLEAR all OCS module DTCs and PROVE OUT the system.
INSTALL a new OCS module. REFER to Occupant Classification Module .
U2051 One or More Calibration Files Missing/Corrupt RCM
CAUTION: When installing a new RCM on vehicles built 7/31/06 or after, it is necessary to carry out programmable module installation (PMI). Refer to MODULE CONFIGURATION .
NOTE: When installing a new RCM, always make sure the correct RCM is being installed. If an incorrect RCM is installed, erroneous DTCs will result.
For vehicles built 7/31/06 or after, CARRY OUT programmable module installation (PMI). REFER to MODULE CONFIGURATION .For vehicles built before 7/31/06, INSTALL a new RCM. REFER to Restraints Control Module (RCM) .
U2051 One or More Calibration Files Missing/Corrupt OCS module INSTALL a new OCS module. REFER to Occupant Classification Module .