Testing - Diagnostic: Notes

1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part TimeSECTION Notes
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NOTE: Following diagnostic charts are courtesy of General Motors Corp.
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) CHART

Trouble Code Possible Cause
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 Closed Or Short To Ground
B1036  Discriminating Sensor Open Or Short To Voltage
B1051  Deployment Commanded
B1053  Deployment Commanded With Loop Malfunction
B1061  SIR Warning Light Malfunction
B1071  Internal SDM Malfunction
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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