Conditions For Setting DTC
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Saturn LW300, 2001 Saturn LW200, 2001 Saturn L300, 2001 Saturn L200, and 2001 Saturn L100. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
DTC sets when IGN 1 voltage is present at SDM and driver deployment loop resistance is more than 4.8 ohms. DTC will also set if circuit 347 voltage is less than 2.4 volts and resistance is more than 6 ohms. Fault must be present for 0.5 second.