Circuit/System Testing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Pontiac G5 Pursuit, 2007 Pontiac G5, and 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- The seat belt retractor pretensioner - RF
- The SDM module
- The seat belt retractor pretensioner - RF wiring harness connector
- The SDM wiring harness connector
- Ignition OFF, remove the garnish molding - center pillar lower and disconnect the seat belt retractor pretensioner - RF connector. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Garnish Molding Replacement .
- Use the J 38715-30A to connect the J 38715-A SIR Driver/Passenger Load Tool to the harness side of the seat belt retractor pretensioner - RF wiring harness connector. See Special Tools . Use the PASSENGER INFLATOR connector located on the load tool.
- Ignition ON, use a scan tool to observe the SIR DTC display. Verify DTC B0022 is set current.
- If DTC B0022 is history replace the seat belt retractor pretensioner - RF.
- With the ignition OFF, disconnect and remove both the J 38715-A and adapter. See Special Tools . Then remove the SDM connector, refer to SDM replacement in Repair Instructions for connector location.
- Test the high and low circuits between the SDM and seat belt retractor pretensioner - RF for a short to voltage, short to ground, or open/low resistance. Verify that a short to voltage, short to ground, or open/low resistance does not exist.
- If any of the above conditions are found make the appropriate repair.
- If all circuits test normal then replace the SDM.
IMPORTANT:
When removing connectors inspect for damage or corrosion. Damage or corrosion in the following requires repair or replacement of the affected component/connector.