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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN C1500, 5.3 ZREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 988 (SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESDTC B0071CIRCUIT/SYSTEM TESTING
2006 Chevrolet Suburban C1500, 5.3 Z

Circuit/System Testing

2006 Chevrolet Suburban C1500, 5.3 ZSECTION Circuit/System Testing
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IMPORTANT: The seat belt tension sensor is not serviced separately. The seat belt buckle replacement with the seat belt tension sensor must be serviced as a complete unit.
    IMPORTANT: When removing connectors, inspect for damage or corrosion. Damage or corrosion in the following requires repair or replacement of the affected component/connector:
    • The seat belt tension sensor
    • The PPS module
    • The seat belt tension sensor wiring harness connector
    • The PPS module wiring harness connector
  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the seat belt tension sensor connector and inspect the component and harness sides for damage or corrosion.
    • If damage or corrosion is found, repair or replace as necessary.
  2. Ignition ON, test for 4.5-5.5 volts between the voltage reference circuit terminal B and ground.
    • If less that the specified range, test the voltage reference circuit for open/high resistance or a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the PPS.
    • If greater that the specified range, test the voltage reference circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the PPS.
    3. IMPORTANT: The AIR BAG BATT Fuse must be removed to ensure the PPS module is inactive. An active PPS module may cause inaccurate resistance readings.
  3. Ignition OFF, remove the AIR BAG BATT Fuse in the underhood fuse block. Test for less than 2.0 ohm of resistance between low reference terminal A and ground.
    • If greater than specified, test the low reference circuit for open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the PPS.
  4. Ignition OFF, disconnect the PPS module connector.
  5. Test the belt tension sensor signal circuit for a short to ground, open/high resistance, or short to voltage. No short to ground, open/high resistance, or short to voltage should exist.
    • If any of the above conditions exist, make the appropriate repair.
  6. If all circuits test normal, replace the passenger seat belt buckle which includes the seat belt tension sensor.
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