Circuit/System Testing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2007 Chevrolet Impala. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
IMPORTANT:
- The seat belt tension retractor sensor is not serviced separately. The seat belt retractor pretensioner replacement - right front with the seat belt tension retractor sensor must be serviced as a complete unit.
- When removing connectors, inspect for damage or corrosion. Damage or corrosion in the following requires repair or replacement of the affected component/connector:
- The seat belt retractor pretensioner - RF
- The PPS module
- The seat belt retractor pretensioner - RF wiring harness connector
- The PPS wiring harness connector
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the seat belt tension retractor sensor. Refer to SIR Identification Views for location of connector.
- Disconnect the PPS module connector.
- Test the seat belt tension retractor sensor signal circuit for a short to ground, a high resistance, or an open. Verify that a short to ground, a high resistance, or an open does not exist.
- If any of the above conditions are found, make the appropriate repair.
- Test the seat belt tension retractor sensor 5-volt reference circuit for a short to ground, a short to voltage, a high resistance, or an open. Verify that a short to ground, a short to voltage, a high resistance, or an open does not exist.
- If any of the above conditions are found, make the appropriate repair.
- Test the seat belt tension retractor sensor low reference circuit for a short to ground, a short to voltage, a high resistance, or an open. Verify that a short to ground, a short to voltage, a high resistance, or an open does not exist.
- If any of the above conditions are found, make the appropriate repair
- Ignition ON, engine OFF test the seat belt tension retractor sensor circuit with a DMM. Measure the voltage of the seat belt tension retractor sensor circuit harness side and ground. The voltage should read 0.05-4.5 volts.
- If the voltage is more than 5 volts, test the seat belt tension retractor sensor circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests good, replace the PPS.
- Reconnect all PPS components. Use the scan tool to clear all PPS DTCs. Rezero the PPS. Refer to Passenger Presence System Rezeroing . Verify DTC B0071 does not exist.
- If DTC B0071 reset, replace the PPS.