Passenger Presence System Flash Code Procedures: Introduction

When the ignition is turned ON, the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) performs tests to diagnose critical malfunctions within itself. When the SDM has completed the power-up mode the SDM will establish communication with the passenger presence system (PPS). The PPS will respond by performing diagnostic tests to check for proper circuit continuity and for shorts to ground and voltage within the PPS. If the PPS detects a malfunction, the PPS will set a DTC, communicate with the SDM that a malfunction has occurred, and request the SDM to disable the I/P module deployment loop. The SDM will respond by disabling the I/P module deployment loop, setting either DTC B0092 or B0098 and commanding the AIR BAG indicator ON. The SDM sets either DTC B0092 or B0098 to notify the driver of a PPS malfunction. The DTCs that the PPS set are non-Class 2 and have to be flashed through the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON/OFF indicators located on the inside rear view mirror. The procedures below are designed to assist in the flashing of these codes. Before you start, read these procedures carefully and completely. For further information regarding the PPS refer to SIR System Description and Operation .