ignition OPEL FRONTERA 1998 Workshop Manual

RESTRAINT CONTROL SYSTEM 9J1–40
DTC 61 Warning Lamp Circuit Failure
StepActionYe sNo
1Was the “SRS Diagnostic System Check” performed?
Go to Step 2
Go to the “SRS
Diagnostic
System Check”
21. Malfunctions within the “AIR BAG” warning lamp circuitry will
set this diagnostic trouble code.
2. These malfunctions are addressed in the “SRS Diagnostic
System Check” via Chart B and Chart C.
3. Failure to properly perform the “SRS Diagnostic System
Check” may result in misdiagnosis.
4. Ignition switch “ON.”
5. Clear SRS diagnostic trouble codes.
IS DTC 61 set?
Ignition switch
“OFF”
Go to Chart ARepeat the “SRS
Diagnostic
System Check”

9J1–41
RESTRAINT CONTROL SYSTEM
DTC 71 Internal SDM Fault
D09RW014
Circuit Description:
DTC 71 is an indication of a potential internal SDM
malfunction and will set if any of the following conditions
are detected:
1) Deployment or microprocessor energy reserve failure.
2) EEPROM failure.
3) ROM failure.
4) RAM failure.
5) Calibration check sum failure.
6) Deployment switch faults.
7) Accelerometer fault.
8) Arming sensor fault.
9) Diagnostic current faults.
10) DTC 19
11 ) D T C 2 5
12) DTC 51
13) DTC 53
DTC Will Set When:
Any of the above indicated malfunctions are detected by
the SDM. The malfunctions described above are tested
mainly during “Continuous Monitoring” and some ones
run each ignition cycle.
Action Taken:
SDM turns “ON” the “AIR BAG” warning lamp and sets a
diagnostic trouble code.
DTC Will Clear When:
A scan tool “Clear Codes” commanded is received by the
SDM. Some of the indicated malfunctions will only allow
the “AIR BAG” warning lamp to go out.
But when DTC 19, 25, 51, 53 are also set, SDM is
replaced.

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DTC 71 Internal SDM Fault
WARNING: DURING SERVICE PROCEDURES. BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN HANDLING A SENSING AND
DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM). NEVER STRIKE OR JAR THE SDM. NEVER POWER UP THE SRS WHEN THE
SDM IS NOT RIGIDLY ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE. ALL SDM AND MOUNTING BRACKET FASTENERS MUST
BE CAREFULLY TORQUED AND THE ARROW MUST BE POINTING TOWARD THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE
TO ENSURE PROPER OPERATION OF THE SRS. THE SDM COULD BE ACTIVATED WHEN POWERED WHILE
NOT RIGIDLY ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD CAUSE DEPLOYMENT AND RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY.
CAUTION: When DTC 19 or 25 has been set, it is necessary to replace the SDM. Setting DTC 19 and 25 or 51
or 53 will also cause DTC 71 to set. When a scan tool “CLEAR CODES” command is issued and the
malfunction is no longer present, DTC 51 or 53 and DTC 71 will remain current. Ensure that the short to voltage
condition DTC 19, 25 is repaired prior to installing a replacement SDM to avoid damaging the SDM.
Step
ActionYe sNo
1Was the “SRS Diagnostic System Check” performed?
Go to Step 2
Go to the “SRS
Diagnostic
System Check”
2Note SRS “Diagnostic System Check.”
IS DTC 19 OR 25 OR 51 OR 53 ALSO SET (CURRENT OR
HISTORY)? (REFER TO NOTICE ABOVE.)Go to DTC 19 if
DTC 19 is set
Go to DTC 25 if
DTC 25 is set
Go to DTC 51 if
DTC 51 is set
Go to DTC 53 if
DTC 53 is set
Ignition switch
“OFF”
Replace SDM
Repeat the “SRS
Diagnostic
System Check”

9J1–43
RESTRAINT CONTROL SYSTEM
DTC 29 Passenger Pretensioner Loop Short To Ground
D09RW014
Circuit Description:
When the ignition switch is turned “ON”, the SDM will
perform tests to diagnose critical malfunctions within
itself. Upon passing these tests, “Ignition 1”, and
pretensioner loop voltages are measured to ensure they
are within their respective normal voltage ranges.
The SDM monitors the voltages at “Driver Belt Low”
terminal “10” and “Passenger Belt Low” terminal “22” to
detect short to ground in the pretensioner assembly
circuits.
DTC Will Set When:
Neither of the air bag and the pretensioner belt are open.
“Ignition 1” is within the normal operating voltage range.
Once these conditions are met and the voltage at
“Passenger Belt Low” is below a specified value, DTC 29
will set. This test is run once each ignition cycle and
“Continuous Monitoring”.
Action Taken:
SDM turns “ON” the “AIR BAG” warning lamp and sets a
diagnostic trouble code.
DTC Will Clear When:
This malfunction is no longer occurring and the ignition
switch is turned “OFF”.
DTC Chart Test Description:
Number(s) below refer to circled number(s) on the
diagnostic chart.
2. This test determines whether the SDM is
malfunctioning.
3. This test isolates the malfunction to one side of the
passenger pretensioner assembly yellow 2–pin
connector at the base of the passenger seat.
4. This test determines whether the malfunction is in
IB15–BLU/BLK.
5. This test determines whether the malfunction is in
IB16–BLU/ORG.
Diagnostic Aids:
An intermittent condition is likely to be caused by a short
to ground in the passenger pretensioner assembly circuit.
Inspect IB15–BLU/BLK and IB16–BLU/ORG carefully for
cutting or chafing. If the wiring pigtail of the passenger
pretensioner assembly is damaged, the component must
be replaced.

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DTC 29 Passenger Pretensioner Loop Short To Ground
StepActionYe sNo
1Was the “SRS Diagnostic System Check” performed?
Go to Step 2
Go to the “SRS
Diagnostic
System Check”
21. When measurements are requested in this chart use
5–8840–0285–0 DVM with correct terminal adapter from
5–8840–0385–0.
2. Ignition switch “OFF.”
3. Connect scan tool data link connector. follow directions as
given in the scan tool operator’s MANUAL.
4. Ignition switch “ON.”
5. Read passenger sense LO.
Is passenger sense LO less than 1.5 volts?
Go to Step 3Go to Chart A
31. Ignition switch “OFF.”
2. Disconnect passenger pretensioner assembly yellow 2–pin
connector at the base of the passenger seat.
3. Leave driver pretensioner assembly connected.
4. Connect SRS driver / passenger load tool 5–8840–2421–0
and appropriate adapter to passenger pretensioner assembly
harness connector.
5. Ignition switch “ON.”
Is DTC 29 current?
Go to Step 4
Ignition switch
“OFF”
Replace
passenger
pretensioner
assembly
Go to Step 6
41. Ignition switch “OFF”.
2. Disconnect SRS driver / passenger load tool
3. Measure resistance on SDM harness connector from terminal
“9” to terminal “6” (ground).
Does 5–8840–0285–0 display “OL” (Infinite)?
Go to Step 5
Replace SRS
harness or repair
chassis harness
Go to Step 6
5Measure resistance on SDM harness connector from terminal
“10” to terminal “6” (ground).
Does 5–8840–0285–0 display “OL” (Infinite)?
Go to Chart A
Replace SRS
harness or repair
chassis harness
Go to Step 6
61. Reconnect all components and ensure all component are
properly mounted.
2. Clear diagnostic trouble codes.
Was this step finished?
Go to the “SRS
Diagnostic
system Check”
Go to Step 6

9J1–45
RESTRAINT CONTROL SYSTEM
DTC 31 Passenger Pretensioner Loop Resistance High
D09RW014
Circuit Description:
When the ignition switch is turned “ON”, the SDM will
perform tests to diagnose critical malfunctions within
itself. Upon passing these tests “Ignition 1”, and
deployment loop voltages are measured to ensure they
are within their respective normal voltage ranges. The
SDM then proceeds with the “Resistance Measurement
Test”. “Passenger Belt Low” terminal “10” is grounded
through a resister and the passenger current source
connected to “Passenger Belt High” terminal “9” allows a
known amount of current to flow. By monitoring the
voltage difference between “Passenger Belt High” and
“Passenger Belt Low” the SDM calculates the combined
resistance of the passenger air bag assembly, harness
wiring IB15–BLU/BLK and IB16–BLU/ORG connector
terminal contact.
DTC Will Set When:
The combined resistance of the passenger pretensioner
assembly, harness wiring IB15–BLU/BLK and
IB16–BLU/ORG, and connector terminal contact is
above a specified value. This test is run once each
ignition cycle during the “Resistance Measurement Test”
when:
1. No “higher priority faults” are detected during
“Turn–ON”,
2. “Ignition 1” voltage is in the specified value.
Action Taken:
SDM turns “ON” the “AIR BAG” warning lamp and sets a
diagnostic trouble code.
DTC Will Clear When:
The ignition switch is turned “OFF.”
DTC Chart Test Description:
Number(s) below refer to step number(s) on the
diagnostic chart:
2. This test determines whether the malfunction is in
the SDM.
3. This test verifies proper connection of the yellow
2–pin connector.
4. This test checks for proper contact and/or corrosion
of the yellow 2–pin connector terminals.
5. The test checks for a malfunctioning passenger
pretensioner assembly.
6. This test determines whether the malfunction is due
to high resistance in the wiring.
Diagnostic Aids:
An intermittent condition is likely to be caused by a poor
connection at the passenger air bag assembly harness
connector terminals “1” and “2”, SDM terminal “9” and
“10”, or a poor wire to terminal connection in
IB15–BLU/BLK and IB16–BLU/ORG. This test for this
diagnostic trouble code is only run while the “AIR BAG”

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warning lamp is performing the bulb check. When a scan
tool “Clear Codes” command is issued and themalfunction is still present, the DTC will not reappear until
the next ignition cycle.
DTC 31 Passenger Pretensioner loop Resistance High
StepActionYe sNo
1Was the “SRS Diagnostic System Check” Performed?
Go to Step 2
Go to The “SRS
Diagnostic
System Check”
21. When measurements are requested in this chart use
5–8840–0285–0 DVM with correct terminal adapter from
5–8840–0385–0.
2. Use scan tool data list function, read and record the passenger
pretensioner loop resistance.
Is passenger resist. more than 3.7 ohms?
Go to Step 3Go to Chart A
31. Ignition switch “Off.”
2. Make sure the passenger pretensioner assembly yellow 2–pin
connector located at the base of the passenger seat.
Is the yellow 2–pin connector connected properly?
Go to Step 4
Seat passenger
pretensioner
assembly yellow
2–pin connector
properly
Go to Step 7
41. Disconnect and inspect the passenger pretensioner assembly
yellow 2–pin connector located at the base of the passenger
seat.
2. If ok, reconnect the passenger pretensioner assembly 2–pin
connector.
3. Ignition switch “ON.”
Is DTC 31 current?
Go to Step 5Go to Step 7
51. Ignition switch “Off.”
2. Disconnect passenger pretensioner assembly, yellow 2–pin
connector located at the base of the passenger seat.
3. Connect 5–8840–2421–0 SRS driver / passenger load tool
and appropriate adapters to passenger pretensioner
assembly harness connectors.
4. Ignition switch “ON.”
Is DTC 31 Current?
Go to Step 6
Ignition switch
“Off”
Replace the
passenger
pretensioner
assembly
Go to Step 7
61. Ignition switch “Off.”
2. There has been an increase in the total circuit resistance of t h e
passenger loop.
3. Use the high resolution ohmmeter mode of the DVM while
checking IB15–BLU/BLK and IB16–BLU/ORG, and SDM
connector terminal “9” and “10” to locate the root cause.
Was a fault found?
Replace SRS
harness or repair
chassis harness
Go to Step 7
Go to Chart A
71. Reconnect all components ensure all component are properly
mounted.
2. Clear diagnostic trouble codes.
Was This step finished?
Repeat the “SRS
Diagnostic
System Check”
Go to Step 7

9J1–47
RESTRAINT CONTROL SYSTEM
DTC 32 Passenger Pretensioner loop Resistance Low
D09RW014
Circuit Description:
When the ignition switch is turned “ON”, the SDM will
perform tests to diagnose critical malfunctions within
itself. Upon passing these tests “Ignition 1”, and
pretensioner loop voltages are measured to ensure they
are within their respective normal voltage ranges. The
SDM then proceeds with the “Resistance Measurement
Test”. “Passenger Belt Low” terminal “10” is grounded
through a resistor and the passenger current source
connected to “Passenger Belt High” terminal “9” allows a
known amount of current to flow. By monitoring the
voltage difference between “Passenger Belt High” and
“Passenger Belt Low”, the SDM calculates the combined
resistance of the passenger air bag assembly, harness
wiring IB15–BLU/BLK and IB16–BLU/ORG connector
terminal contact.
DTC Will Set When:
The combined resistance of the passenger air bag
assembly, harness wiring IB15–BLU/BLK and
IB16–BLU/ORG, and connector terminal contact is
above a specified value. This test is run once each
ignition cycle during the “Resistance Measurement Test”
when:
1. No “higher priority faults” are detected during
“Turn–ON”,
2. “Ignition 1” voltage is in the specified value.
Action Taken:
SDM turns “ON” the “AIR BAG” warning lamp and sets a
diagnostic trouble code.
DTC Will Clear When:
The ignition switch is turned “OFF.”
DTC Chart Test Description:
Number(s) below refer to step number(s) on the
diagnostic chart:
2. This test determines whether the malfunction is in
the SDM.
3. This test verifies connection of the yellow 2–pin
connector.
4. This test cheeks for proper operation of the shorting
clip in the yellow 2–pin connector.
5. The test checks for a malfunction passenger
pretensioner assembly.
6. This test determines whether the malfunctioning is
due to shortening in the wiring.
Diagnostic Aids:
An intermittent condition is likely to be caused by a short
between IB15–BLU/BLK and IB16–BLU/ORG, or a
malfunctioning shorting clip on the passenger
pretensioner assembly which would require replacement
of the pretensioner assembly. The test for this diagnostic
trouble code is only run while “AIR BAG” warning lamp is

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performing the bulb check. When a scan tool “Clear
Codes” command is issued and the malfunction is stillpresent, the DTC will not reappear until the next ignition
cycle.
DTC 32 Passenger Pretensioner loop Resistance Low
StepActionYe sNo
1Was the “SRS Diagnostic System Check” performed?
Go to Step 2
Repeat the “SRS
Diagnostic
System Check”
21. When measurements are requested in this chart use
5–8840–0285–0 DVM with correct terminal adapter from
5–8840–0385–0.
2. Using scan tool data list function, read and record the
passenger pretensioner loop resistance.
Is passenger resist. less than 1.4 ohms?
Go to Step 3Go to Chart A
31. Ignition switch “Off.”
2. Make sure the passenger pretensioner assembly yellow 2–pin
connector located at the base of the passenger seat.
Is the yellow 2–pin connector connected properly?
Go to Step 4
Seat passenger
pretensioner
assembly yellow
2–pin connector
properly
Go to Step 7
41. Disconnect and inspect the passenger pretensioner assembly
yellow 2–pin connector located at the base of the passenger
seat.
2. If ok, reconnect the passenger pretensioner assembly 2–pin
connector.
3. Ignition switch “ON.”
Is DTC 32 Current?
Go to Step 5Go to Step 7
51. Ignition switch “Off.”
2. Disconnect passenger pretensioner assembly, yellow 2–pin
connector located at the base of the passenger seat.
3. Connect 5–8840–2421–0 SRS driver/passenger load tool and
appropriate adapters to passenger pretensioner assembly
harness connectors.
4. Ignition switch “ON.”
Is DTC 32 current?
Go to Step 6
Ignition switch
“Off”
Replace the
passenger
pretensioner
assembly
Go to Step 7
61. Ignition switch “Off.”
2. There has been a decrease in the total circuit resistance of the
passenger pretensioner loop.
3. Use the high resolution ohmmeter mode of the DVM while
checking IB15–BLU/BLK and IB16–BLU/ORG, and SDM
connector terminal “9” and “10” to locate the root cause.
Was a fault found?
Replace SRS
harness or repair
chassis harness
Go to Step 7
Go to Chart A
71. Reconnect all components, ensure all component are properly
mounted.
2. Clear diagnostic trouble codes.
Was this step finished?
Repeat the “SRS
Diagnostic
System Check”
Go to Step 7

9J1–49
RESTRAINT CONTROL SYSTEM
DTC 33 Passenger Pretensioner Loop Short To Voltage
D09RW014
Circuit Description:
When the ignition switch is turned “ON”, the SDM will
perform tests to diagnose critical malfunctions within
itself. Upon passing these tests, “Ignition 1”, and
pretensioner loop voltages are measured to ensure they
are within their respective normal voltage ranges.
The SDM monitors the voltages at “Driver Belt Low”
terminal “10” and “Passenger Belt Low” terminal “22” to
detect short to B+ in the pretensioner assembly circuits.
DTC Will Set When:
“Ignition 1” is within the normal operating voltage range.
Once these conditions are met and the voltage at
“Passenger pretensioner Low” is above a specified value,
DTC 33 will set. This test is run once each ignition cycle
and “Continuous Monitoring”.
Action Taken:
SDM turns “ON” the “AIR BAG” warning lamp and sets
DTC 33.
DTC Will Clear When:
The malfunction is no longer occurring and the ignition is
turned “OFF”.
DTC Chart Test Description:
Number(s) below refer to step number(s) on the
diagnostic chart:
2. This test determines whether the malfunction is in
the SDM.
3. This test isolates the malfunction to one side of the
passenger pretensioner assembly yellow 2–pin
connector at the base of the passenger seat.
4. This test determines whether the malfunction is in
IB15–BLU/BLK.
5. This test determines whether the malfunction is in
IB16–BLU/ORG.
Diagnostic Aids:
An intermittent condition is likely to be caused by a short
to B+ in the passenger pretensioner assembly circuit.
Inspect IB15–BLU/BLK and IB16–BLU/ORG carefully for
cutting or chafing. If the wiring pigtail of the passenger
pretensioner assembly is damaged, the component must
be replaced. A careful inspection of IB15–BLU/BLK and
IB16–BLU/ORG, including the passenger pretensioner
assembly pigtail is essential to ensure that the
replacement SDM will not be damaged.