LaCrosse V6-3.6L VIN 7 (2006)
Air Bag Control Module: Description and Operation
INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM)
The sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) is a microprocessor and the control center for the SIR system. The SDM contains internal sensors along with
several external sensors, if equipped, mounted at strategic locations on the vehicle. In the event of a collision, the SDM compares the signals from the
internal and external sensors to a value stored in memory. When the generated signals exceed the stored value, the SDM will cause current to flow
through the appropriate deployment loops to deploy the air bags. The SDM records the SIR system status when a deployment occurs and turns the AIR
BAG indicator located in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) ON. The SDM performs continuous diagnostic monitoring of the SIR system electrical
components and circuitry when the ignition is turned ON. If the SDM detects a malfunction, a DTC will be stored and the SDM will command the AIR
BAG indicator ON, notifying the driver that a malfunction exist. In the event that ignition positive voltage is lost during a collision, the SDM maintains a
23-volt loop reserve (23 VLR) for deployment of the air bags. It is important when disabling the SIR system for servicing or rescue operations to allow
the 23 VLR to dissipate, which could take up to 1 minute.
