Corvette V8-7.0L VIN E (2006)
Malfunction Lamp / Indicator: Description and Operation
AIR BAG INDICATOR
The AIR BAG indicator, located on the instrument panel cluster (IPC) is used to notify the driver of supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system
malfunctions and to verify that the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) is communicating with the IPC. When the ignition is turned ON, the SDM is
supplied with ignition 1 voltage and requests the IPC to flash the AIR BAG indicator 7 times. While flashing the indicator, the SDM conducts test on all
SIR system components and circuits. If no malfunctions are detected, the SDM will communicate with the IPC through the serial data communication
circuit and request the IPC to turn the AIR BAG indicator OFF. The SDM provides continuous monitoring of the air bag circuits by conducting a
sequence of checks. If a malfunction is detected, the SDM will store a DTC and request the IPC to turn the AIR BAG indicator ON. The presence of a
SIR system malfunction could result in non-deployment of the air bags. The AIR BAG indicator will remain ON until the malfunction has been repaired.
