Conditions For Setting DTC
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2000 Pontiac Sunfire and 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
DTC sets when POSITIVE IGNITION VOLTAGE is present at SDM, SDM detects a frontal crash, up to 30 degrees off centerline of vehicle of sufficient force to warrant deployment of air bags.