DTC B0081. Chevrolet Joy 2008

For 1990-2009 cars

### Circuit Description

The sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) provides a two-wire interface for the side impact sensor (SIS). When the ignition is turned ON, SIS operation consists of 3 modes as power-up mode, ID mode and normal mode. During ID mode, the SIS sends a sequence of ID/traceability information to SDM. The power mode and ID mode must be completed within 5 seconds of the SIS being powered by SDM. If ID/traceability information is not received and verified within 5 seconds, SDM will set a DTC.

During normal mode, the SIS transmit a State Of Health (SOH) message once a second. If the SDM receives no SOH message for 5 seconds, the SDM will also set a DTC.

### DTC Descriptors

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:

DTC B0081 Incorrect Right SIS Installed

### Conditions for Running the DTC

Ignition voltage is within the normal operating voltage range.

### Conditions for Setting the DTC

A communication error occurs between the SDM and the passenger side air bag sensor.

### Action Taken When The DTC Sets

The SDM commands the AIR BAG indicator ON.

### Conditions for Clearing the DTC

The condition responsible for setting the DTC no longer exists and the scan tool Clear DTCs function is used.

Step | Action | Yes | No
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Caution: Refer to Sensing and Diagnostic Module Voltage after Ignition is Turned Off Caution in the Preface section. Caution: Refer to Sensing and Diagnostic Module Handling Caution in the Preface section. Schematic Reference: SIR Schematics Connector End View Reference: SIR Connector End Views
1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

2

1. Turn the ignition OFF.
2. Wait 1 minute for the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) charger to be discharged.
3. Visually inspect any damage for the passenger side air bag sensor wiring and connector.

Is the air bag wiring damaged?

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3 | Repair or replace the air bag wiring. Is the repair complete? | Go to Step 5 | --
4 | Replace the passenger side air bag sensor. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 5 | --

5

1. Reconnect all SIR components.
2. Verify that all components, connectors and connector position assurances (CPAs) are properly mounted.
3. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
4. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text.

Does the DTC reset?

Go to Step 2

System OK