Seat Occupant Classification Module - Electrical Interference
Seat Occupant Classification Module - Air Bag: Technical Service Bulletins
Restraint Systems - Accessory Electrical Interference
INFORMATION
Bulletin No.: 08-09-41-007D
Date: January 28, 2011
Subject: Passenger Presence System (PPS) May Command Passenger Airbag Indicator and Seat Belt Reminder On When Electronic Devices
(Computers, MP3 Players, Cell Phones, Diagnostic Scan Tool, etc.) Are Placed on Front Passenger Seat, DTCs 5045, B0074 0F, B101D or B0081 Set
Models:
2009-2011 Buick Enclave
2009-2011 Cadillac CTS
2010-2011 Cadillac SRX
2009-2011 Chevrolet Cobalt (except SS model), HHR (except SS model), Impala, Traverse
2010-2011 Chevrolet Equinox
2009-2011 GMC Acadia
2010-2011 GMC Terrain
2009-2010 Saturn OUTLOOK
2010 Saturn VUE
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Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to add the 2011 model year. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 08-09-41-007C (Section 09 - Restraints).
Dealers should be aware that when certain electronic devices (computers, MP3 players, cell phones, Tech 2(R), etc.) are placed on the front passenger
seat, the front passenger airbag indicator may illuminate. The seat belt reminder light/chime may also be activated. This is due to the fact that some
electronic devices placed on the front passenger seat may interfere with the electric field generated by the PPS system, causing it to enable (turn ON) the
passenger airbag and turn on the safety belt reminder light and chime - even though the seat is not occupied. The electronic device does not necessarily
need to be turned on to cause this condition. DTCs 5045, B0081 0F, B0074 0F or B101D may set depending on the vehicle. If you remove the electronic
device from the front passenger seat, the DTC will go into history. If this happens, clear all SDM and PPS DTCs. If the DTC is still current, follow the
service procedure in SI for that DTC. If the DTCs do not return, no repair is needed (do not replace any parts for this condition).
Note
Never rest the diagnostic scan tool or components on the passenger front seat or touch the passenger front seat while the diagnostic scan tool is in contact
with your body. This may cause the SIR lamp to illuminate while holding the diagnostic scan tool because your body can transfer the electronic "noise"
to the sensor mat in the passenger front seat.
Please advise the customer to avoid placing the electronic device in the front passenger seat in the future.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use the table.
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