DTC B1026 Driver Deployment Loop Open. Opel Sintra 1999

For 1990-2009 cars
SIR Components
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### Circuit Description

When you first turn the ignition switch to the RUN position, the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) performs tests to diagnose critical malfunctions within itself. Next the SDM measures IGNITION voltage to make sure it is within its respective normal voltage range. Then the SDM proceeds with the DEPLOYMENT LOOP CONTINUITY test. During the DEPLOYMENT LOOP CONTINUITY test, the SDM measures the voltage difference between Driver Frontal High and Driver Frontal Low.

### Conditions for Setting the DTC

• | The driver frontal air bag deployment loop resistance is more than 500 ohms.

• | The malfunction must be present for at least 500 milliseconds during one of the following tests:

- | DEPLOYMENT LOOP CONTINUITY

- | If the malfunction is detected in this test, the RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT test will not be performed.

- | CONTINUOUS MONITORING

### Action Taken When the DTC Sets

• | The SDM sets a DTC B1026.

• | The SDM turns ON the AIR BAG warning lamp.

### Conditions for Clearing the DTC

• | Current DTC

| The resistance of the driver frontal air bag deployment loop is less than 100 ohms for 500 milliseconds and the ignition switch is cycled.

• | History DTC

- | You issue a scan tool CLEAR CODES command.

- | Once 250 malfunction free ignition cycles have occurred.

### Diagnostic Aids

A poor connection can cause an intermittent condition. Check the following for a poor connection:

• | The inflatable restraint steering wheel module connector terminal A and terminal B.

• | The inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil connector terminal A and terminal B.

• | The SDM wiring harness connector terminal 1 and terminal 2.

• | An open in CKT 347.

• | An open in CKT 348.

An intermittent open in the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil could also set this DTC. To test for a bad inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil, clear the DTCs, then turn the steering wheel back and forth with the ignition switch in the RUN position. If the AIR BAG warning lamp comes ON and DTC B1026 has set again, it is likely the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil is malfunctioning.

When measurements are requested in this table, use J 39200 Digital Multimeter with the correct terminal adapter from J 35616 Connector Test Adapter Kit. When a check for proper connection is requested, refer to Intermittents and Poor Connections . When a wire, connector or terminal repair is requested, use J-38125 Terminal Repair Kit and refer to Wiring Repair .

### Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table:

1. This test checks the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil yellow 2-way wiring harness connector for corrosion or damaged terminals.

2. This step isolates the malfunction to one side of the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil yellow 2-way connector.

3. This step determines if the inflatable restraint steering wheel module or the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil is defective.

4. This step checks the SDM wiring harness connector for corrosion or damaged terminals.

5. This step checks to see if there is an open in CKT 347.

6. This step determines if there is an open in CKT 348 or if there is a malfunctioning SDM.

#### DTC B1026 Driver Frontal Air Bag Deployment Loop Open

Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
1 | Was the SIR Diagnostic System Check performed? | -- | Go to Step 2 | Go to SIR Diagnostic System Check

2

1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
2. Install the scan tool.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
4. Use the scan tool to request the SIR data list display.
5. Read and record on the repair order the driver frontal air bag deployment loop voltage difference DRIVER FRONTAL VDIF.

Has the DRIVER FRONTAL VDIF been read and recorded on the repair order?

--

Go to Step 3

--

3

1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
2. Disconnect the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil and IP module yellow 2-way connectors.
3. Check for a proper connection at terminal A and terminal B on the wiring harness side of the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil yellow 2-way connector.

Are the terminals damaged or corroded?

--

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 6

4 | Replace the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil yellow 2-way wiring harness connector. Refer to Wiring Repair . Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 5 | --
5 | Check for a proper connection at terminal A and terminal B on the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil side of the connector. Are the terminals damaged or corroded? | -- | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 23
6 | Check for a proper connection at terminal A and terminal B on the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil side of the connector. Are the terminals damaged or corroded? | -- | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 8
7 | Replace the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement . Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 23 | --

8

1. Reconnect the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil and IP module yellow 2-way connectors.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
3. Use the scan tool to request the SIR data list display.
4. Read the driver frontal air bag deployment loop voltage difference DRIVER FRONTAL VDIF.

Is DRIVER FRONTAL VDIF less than the specified value?

480 mV

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 10

9

1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
2. Replace the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil yellow 2-way wiring harness connector. Refer to Wiring Repair .

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 23

--

10

1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
2. Disconnect the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil and IP module yellow 2-way connectors.
3. Connect the J 38715-A SIR Driver/Passenger Load Tool to the wiring harness connectors.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
5. Use the scan tool to request the SIR data list display.
6. Read the driver frontal air bag deployment loop voltage difference DRIVERFRONTAL VDIF.

Is DRIVER FRONTAL VDIF less than the specified value?

480 mV

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 14

11

1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
2. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement .
3. Disconnect the J 38715-A from the driver yellow 2-way wiring harness connector.
4. Connect the driver yellow 2-way connector.
5. Connect J 38715-A to the upper inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil connector on the steering column.
6. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
7. Use the scan tool to request the SIR data list display.
8. Read the driver frontal air bag deployment loop voltage difference DRIVER FRONTAL VDIF.

Is DRIVER FRONTAL VDIF less than the specified value?

480 mV

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 13

12

1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
2. Replace the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 23

--

13

1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
2. Replace the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 23

--

14

1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
2. Disconnect the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM). Refer to Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Replacement .
3. Disconnect the J 38715-A .
4. Check for a proper connection at terminal 2 and terminal 3 of the SDM wiring harness connector.

Is the SDM wiring harness connector damaged or corroded?

--

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 17

15 | Replace the SDM wiring harness connector. Refer to Wiring Repair . Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 16 | --
16 | Check for a proper connection at terminal 1 and terminal 2 of the SDM. Are the terminals damaged or corroded? | -- | Go to Step 18 | Go to Step 23
17 | Check for a proper connection at terminal 1 and terminal 2 of the SDM. Are the terminals damaged or corroded? | -- | Go to Step 18 | Go to Step 19
18 | Replace the SDM. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Replacement . Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 23 | --

19

1. Insert the J 42113 SIR Shorting Bar Tool into the SDM wiring harness connector above terminal 1 and terminal 2.
2. Zero the J 39200 Digital Multimeter (DMM).
3. Use the J 39200 to measure the resistance between terminal 1 of the SDM wiring harness connector and terminal A of the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil yellow 2-way harness connector.

Is the measured resistance within the specified value?

0-0.5 ohms

Go to Step 21

Go to Step 20

20

1. Locate an open in CKT 347.
2. Repair the open in CKT 347.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 23

--

21 | Use the J 39200 to measure the resistance between terminal 2 of the SDM wiring harness connector and terminal B of the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil yellow 2-way harness connector. Is the measured resistance within the specified value? | 0-0.5 ohms | Go to Sensing and Diagnostic Module Integrity Check | Go to Step 22

22

1. Locate an open in CKT 348.
2. Repair the open in CKT 348.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 23

--

23 | Reconnect all the SIR system components, making sure all the components are properly mounted. Have all the SIR components been reconnected and properly mounted? | -- | Go to Step 24 | --
24 | Use the scan tool to clear all current and history SIR DTCs. Have all current and history SIR DTCs been cleared? | -- | Go to SIR Diagnostic System Check | --