C 2500 Truck 2WD V8-5.7L VIN R (1997)
Air Bag Control Module: Description and Operation
CAUTION: Be careful when you handle a Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM). Do not strike or jolt the SDM. Before applying power to the
SDM:
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Remove any dirt, grease, etc. from the mounting surface.
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Position the SDM horizontally on the mounting surface.
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Point the arrow on the SDM toward the front of the vehicle.
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Tighten all of the SDM fasteners and SDM bracket fasteners to the specified torque value.
Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause air bag deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.
The inflatable restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) performs the following functions in the SIR system.
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Energy Reserve - The SDM maintains 23 Volt Loop Reserve (23 VLR) energy supplies to provide deployment energy. Ignition voltage can
provide deployment energy if the 23 Volt Loop Reserves malfunction.
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Frontal Crash Detection - The SDM monitors vehicle velocity changes to detect frontal crashes that are severe enough to warrant deployment.
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Air Bag Deployment - During a frontal crash of sufficient force, the SDM will cause enough current to flow through the inflator nodules to
deploy the air bags.
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Frontal Crash Recording - The SDM records information regarding the SIR system status during a frontal crash
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Malfunction Detection - The SDM performs diagnostic monitoring of the SIR system electrical components. Upon detection of a circuit
malfunction, the SDM will set a diagnostic trouble code.
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Malfunction Diagnosis - The SDM displays SIR diagnostic trouble codes and system status information through the use of a scan tool.
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Driver Notification - The SDM warns the vehicle driver of SIR system malfunctions by controlling the AIR BAG warning lamp.
The SDM connects to the SIR wiring harness using a 12-way connector The SDM harness connector uses a shorting bar across certain terminals in the
contact area. Removal of the SDM Connector Position Assurance (CPA) or the harness connector itself will connect the AIR BAG warning lamp to
ground through the shorting bar.
The AIR BAG warning lamp will come ON steady with power applied to the SDM when either one of the following two conditions exist:
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You remove the SDM CPA.
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You disconnect the SDM harness connector
The SDM receives power whenever the ignition switch is in the RUN or START positions.
