1998 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24, 2D Convertible, StandardFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Air Bag Restraint DTCS

AIR BAG RESTRAINT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) LIST

DTC Description
B1015 PASSENGER DEPLOYMENT LOOP RESISTANCE HIGH
B1016 PASSENGER DEPLOYMENT LOOP RESISTANCE LOW
B1017 PASSENGER DEPLOYMENT LOOP OPEN
B1018 PASSENGER DEPLOYMENT LOOP SHORT TO GROUND
B1019 PASSENGER DEPLOYMENT LOOP SHORT TO VOLTAGE
B1021 DRIVER DEPLOYMENT LOOP RESISTANCE HIGH
B1022 DRIVER DEPLOYMENT LOOP RESISTANCE LOW
B1024 DRIVER DEPLOYMENT LOOP SHORT TO GROUND
B1025 DRIVER DEPLOYMENT LOOP SHORT TO VOLTAGE
B1026 DRIVER DEPLOYMENT LOOP OPEN
B1035 DISCRIMINATING SENSOR CIRCUIT CLOSED OR SHORT TO GROUND
B1036 DISCRIMINATING SENSOR CIRCUIT OPEN OR SHORT TO VOLTAGE
B1051 DEPLOYMENT COMMANDED
B1053 DEPLOYMENT COMMANDED WITH LOOP MALFUNCTION
B1061 AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CIRCUIT FAILURE
B1071 INTERNAL SDM FAILURE
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