Silverado 1500 2WD V8-4.8L VIN V (2006)
Malfunction Lamp / Indicator: Description and Operation
Air Bag Indicator
AIR BAG INDICATOR
The AIR BAG indicator, located on the instrument panel cluster (IPC) is used to notify the driver of 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 class 2 serial data 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.
