Grand Prix V6-191 3.1L VIN M SFI (1998)
Air Bag Control Module: Customer Interest
Air Bag Light On, DTC B1015 Set
File In Section: 9 - Accessories
Bulletin No.: 83-90-10
Date: June, 1998
Subject:
Air Bag Warning Light On, Sets DTC B1015
(Replace Jumper Harness)
Models:
1997-98 Chevrolet Lumina, Monte Carlo
1997-98 Pontiac Grand Prix with the Following VIN Breakpoints:
Division
VIN Breakpoints
Chevrolet
V9193493 - W9258500 (Oshawa # 1)
V1143593 - W1126500 (Oshawa # 2)
Pontiac
Built Prior to WF293247
Condition
Some customers may comment that the air bag warning light comes on intermittently or stays on. This condition will also set a DTC B1015.
Cause
High resistance in the jumper harness connectors may set a DTC B1015 and/or illuminate the air bag warning light.
Correction
New specific wiring jumper harnesses have been released for both vehicles.
Procedure
1.
Remove the inflatable restraint instrument panel module following the procedures in the Service Manual.
2.
Replace the new jumper wiring harness that currently connects to the passenger inflator module. Previously, this wiring harness was part of the
inflator module and was not serviceable.
3.
Reinstall the inflatable restraint module following the procedures in the Service Manual.
Parts Information
P/N
Description
16759102
Wire, Lead (I/P Inflatable Restraint Module) - Chevrolet
16758256
Wire, Lead (I/P Inflatable Restraint
Module) - Pontiac
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation
Description
Labor Time
C8836
Module, Passenger
0.7 hr - Chev
Inflatable Cushion
(SIR System) - R & R
2.9 hrs - Pont.
or Replace