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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBUICK2016ENCORE BASE, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 11 (SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM)
2016 Buick Encore Base, AWD
Section 11 (Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System)
2016 Buick Encore Base, AWDSECTION Section 11 (Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Chevrolet Trax and 2015 Buick Encore. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Specifications
- Schematic Wiring Diagrams
- Diagnostic Information and Procedures
- DTC B0012 or B0013: Steering Wheel Air Bag Deployment Loop
- Diagnostic Instructions
- DTC Descriptors
- Diagnostic Fault Information
- Circuit/System Description
- Conditions for Running the DTC
- Conditions for Setting the DTC
- Action Taken When the DTC Sets
- Conditions for Clearing the DTC
- Diagnostic Aid
- Reference Information
- Circuit/System Verification
- Circuit/System Testing
- Repair Instructions
- DTC B0014, B0021, B0031, or B0038: Seat Side Air Bag Deployment Loop
- Diagnostic Instructions
- DTC Descriptors
- Diagnostic Fault Information
- Circuit/System Description
- Conditions for Running the DTC
- Conditions for Setting the DTC
- Action Taken When the DTC Sets
- Conditions for Clearing the DTC
- Diagnostic Aid
- Reference Information
- Circuit/System Verification
- Circuit/System Testing
- Repair Instructions
- DTC B0015, B001A, B001B, or B0022: Seat Belt Pretensioner Deployment Loop
- Diagnostic Instructions
- DTC Descriptors
- Diagnostic Fault Information
- Circuit/System Description
- Conditions for Running the DTC
- Conditions for Setting the DTC
- Action Taken When the DTC Sets
- Conditions for Clearing the DTC
- Diagnostic Aid
- Reference Information
- Circuit/System Verification
- Circuit/System Testing
- Repair Instructions
- DTC B0016, B0018, B0023, or B0025: Roof Rail Air Bag Deployment Loop
- Diagnostic Instructions
- DTC Descriptors
- Diagnostic Fault Information
- Circuit/System Description
- Conditions for Running the DTC
- Conditions for Setting the DTC
- Action Taken When the DTC Sets
- Conditions for Clearing the DTC
- Diagnostic Aid
- Reference Information
- Circuit/System Verification
- Circuit/System Testing
- Repair Instructions
- DTC B0017 or B0024: Knee Air Bag Deployment Loop
- Diagnostic Instructions
- DTC Descriptors
- Diagnostic Fault Information
- Circuit/System Description
- Conditions for Running the DTC
- Conditions for Setting the DTC
- Action Taken When the DTC Sets
- Conditions for Clearing the DTC
- Diagnostic Aid
- Reference Information
- Circuit/System Verification
- Circuit/System Testing
- Repair Instructions
- DTC B0019 or B0020:Passenger Instrument Panel Air Bag Deployment Loop Stage 1 (without AY0 or AYF)
- Diagnostic Instructions
- DTC Descriptors
- Diagnostic Fault Information
- Circuit/System Description
- Conditions for Running the DTC
- Conditions for Setting the DTC
- Action Taken When the DTC Sets
- Conditions for Clearing the DTC
- Diagnostic Aid
- Reference Information
- Circuit/System Verification
- Circuit/System Testing
- Repair Instructions
- DTC B0019 or B0020:Passenger Instrument Panel Air Bag Deployment Loop Stage 1 (with AY0 or AYF)
- Diagnostic Instructions
- DTC Descriptors
- Diagnostic Fault Information
- Circuit/System Description
- Conditions for Running the DTC
- Conditions for Setting the DTC
- Action Taken When the DTC Sets
- Conditions for Clearing the DTC
- Diagnostic Aid
- Reference Information
- Circuit/System Verification
- Circuit/System Testing
- Repair Instructions
- DTC B0052: Deployment Commanded
- DTC B0074: Passenger Presence Sensor
- DTC B0081: Passenger Presence Module (Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module)
- DTC B0081: Passenger Presence Module
- DTC B0083-B0088: Front Impact Sensor
- Diagnostic Instructions
- DTC Descriptors
- Diagnostic Fault Information
- Circuit/System Description
- Conditions for Running the DTC
- Conditions for Setting the DTC
- Action Taken When the DTC Sets
- Conditions for Clearing the DTC
- Diagnostic Aid
- Reference Information
- Circuit/System Verification
- Circuit/System Testing
- Repair Instructions
- DTC B0091: Center Front Impact Sensor
- Diagnostic Instructions
- DTC Descriptors
- Diagnostic Fault Information
- Circuit/System Description
- Conditions for Running the DTC
- Conditions for Setting the DTC
- Action Taken When the DTC Sets
- Conditions for Clearing the DTC
- Reference Information
- Circuit/System Verification
- Circuit/System Testing
- Repair Instructions
- DTC B1001: Option Configuration
- DTC B1019: System Configuration Error
- Passenger Presence System Rezeroing
- Symptoms - SIR
- Airbag Indicator Malfunction
- SIR Disabling and Enabling
- DTC B0012 or B0013: Steering Wheel Air Bag Deployment Loop
- Repair Instructions
- SIR Service Precautions
- Airbag Remote Impact Sensor Replacement (Front Side Door)
- Airbag Front End Discriminating Sensor Replacement (Encore)
- Airbag Front End Discriminating Sensor Replacement (Trax)
- Airbag Side Impact Sensor Replacement (Center Pillar, Encore)
- Airbag Side Impact Sensor Replacement (Center Pillar, Trax)
- Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module Replacement (Encore)
- Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module Replacement (Trax)
- Steering Wheel Airbag Replacement
- Steering Wheel Airbag Coil Replacement (Encore)
- Steering Wheel Airbag Coil Replacement (Trax)
- Airbag Steering Wheel Module Coil Centering
- Airbag Instrument Panel Module Replacement
- Instrument Panel Lower Airbag Replacement - Driver Side (AYF)
- Instrument Panel Lower Airbag Replacement - Passenger Side (AYF)
- Airbag Front Passenger Presence Sensor Replacement
- Front Seat Outboard Seat Back Airbag Replacement
- Rear Seat Bolster Airbag Replacement (AYF)
- Instrument Panel Airbag Arming Status Display Replacement (Trax)
- Instrument Panel Airbag Arming Status Display Replacement (Encore)
- Roof Side Rail Airbag Replacement (Encore)
- Roof Side Rail Airbag Replacement (Trax)
- Front Seat Belt Retractor Replacement (With A69)
- Front Seat Belt Anchor Plate Tensioner Replacement
- Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision
- Accident With or Without Air Bag Deployment - Component Inspections
- Accident With Frontal Air Bag Deployment - Component Replacement and Inspections
- Accident With Side Seat Air Bag Deployment - Component Replacement and Inspections
- Accident With Seat Belt Pretensioner Deployment Only - Component Replacement and Inspections
- Impact Sensor Replacement Guidelines
- Inflatable Restraint Module Handling and Scrapping
- Pretensioner Handling and Scrapping
- Description and Operation
- Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System Description and Operation
- SIR System Overview
- AIR BAG Indicator (Driver)
- Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)
- Air Bags
- Seat Belt Pretensioners (Anchor and Retractor)
- Impact Sensors
- Passenger Presence Detection System and Air Bag Indicator (Passenger)(If Equipped)
- Passenger Air Bag Disable Switch (If Equipped)
- Seat Belt Indicators
- Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System Description and Operation
- Special Tools and Equipment
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