For 1990-2009 cars

### Diagnostic Instructions

• | Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.

• | Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.

• | Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category

### DTC Descriptors

DTC B1016 00: Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Not Programmed

### Circuit/System Description

This code indicates that the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) has received an invalid vehicle identification number (VIN) from the body control module (BCM).

### Conditions for Running DTC

• | System voltage is between 9-16 volts.

• | Ignition switch is in the ON position.

### Conditions for Setting the DTC

• | VIN is not programmed in the SDM.

• | Communication is lost between the SDM and BCM.

### Conditions for Clearing the DTC

• | VIN number is reprogrammed.

• | A valid VIN is received from the BCM.

### Reference Information

#### Schematic Reference

SIR Schematics

#### Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

#### Electrical Information Reference

• | Circuit Testing

• | Connector Repairs

• | Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

• | Wiring Repairs

#### DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions

#### Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

### Circuit/System Verification

Important: When removing connectors inspect for damage or corrosion. Damage or corrosion in the following requires repair or replacement of the affected.

• | SDM

• | SDM wiring harness

1. Ignition ON, verify the correct VIN is programmed in the SDM.

⇒ | If the VIN is incorrect, reprogram the VIN to the SDM.

2. If the DTC resets, replace the SDM.

### Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Control Module References for SDM replacement, setup, and programming